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Head-to-head · Game Sprite Editors

Pixelorama vs GameTools

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Pixelorama #4 in Game Sprite Editors 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pixelorama
GameTools #7 in Game Sprite Editors 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit GameTools

Pixelorama leads on 0 checks, GameTools on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePixelorama · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGameTools · 2 of 4

Pixelorama scores higher on our rubric for game sprite editors: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Pixelorama is the better fit for artists wanting a free, extensible editor. GameTools is the better fit for web users needing sprites, maps, and game assets.

  • Pixelorama fits best

    Artists wanting a free, extensible editor

  • GameTools fits best

    Web users needing sprites, maps, and game assets

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Side by side

Feature Pixelorama 7.9/10 Visit ↗ GameTools 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.6
Ranking #4 in Game Sprite Editors #7 in Game Sprite Editors
Best for Artists wanting a free, extensible editor Web users needing sprites, maps, and game assets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $9.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Pixelorama 0/4 · GameTools 2/4
Onion skinning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sprite-sheet tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tilemap tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Layer support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Max animation frames Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet web
Export formats Not checked yet PNG, JPEG, WebP, TexturePacker JSON, Starling XML, Cocos2d Plist, Phaser/PixiJS JSON, Unity META, Godot TRES, Spine Atlas, GameMaker JSON, Aseprite JSON, Piskel, Tiled TMX, Tiled JSON, LDtk, Ogmo
Our review
Pros
  • Animation includes layers, frames, onion skinning and audio synchronization
  • Supports rectangular, isometric and hexagonal tilemap layers
  • MIT-licensed workflow includes extensions and command-line export
  • Free plan covers sprites, atlases, hitboxes, maps, audio, and shaders
  • Exports to Unity, Godot, Phaser, GameMaker, Tiled, LDtk, and more
  • Browser tools include terrain auto-tiling, onion skinning, and animation preview
Cons
  • Android support is experimental and intended for tablets
  • Community and documentation are the listed support channels
  • The free version’s ecosystem centers on pixel art, not broader design work
  • Runs only in modern web browsers
  • Edit persistence and timeline features require Premium
  • Advanced workflows depend on local browser file handling
Our verdict

Pixelorama is a free, open-source pixel art editor and sprite animation tool from Orama Interactive. It suits artists who want to create pixel graphics, animate sprites and build tilemaps without an upfront software cost. The drawing…

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GameTools is a browser-based toolkit for pixel artists and indie game developers working on 2D assets. Its workspace combines frame-based sprite-sheet editing, texture atlas packing, hitbox and collision polygons, tile-map design, audio…

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  1. PixeloramaGame Sprite Editors 7.9Free plan
  2. GameToolsGame Sprite Editors 7.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pixelorama — where it wins

    • Animation includes layers, frames, onion skinning and audio synchronization
    • Supports rectangular, isometric and hexagonal tilemap layers
    • MIT-licensed workflow includes extensions and command-line export

    Where it doesn't

    • Android support is experimental and intended for tablets
    • Community and documentation are the listed support channels
    • The free version’s ecosystem centers on pixel art, not broader design work

  • GameTools — where it wins

    • Free plan covers sprites, atlases, hitboxes, maps, audio, and shaders
    • Exports to Unity, Godot, Phaser, GameMaker, Tiled, LDtk, and more
    • Browser tools include terrain auto-tiling, onion skinning, and animation preview

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs only in modern web browsers
    • Edit persistence and timeline features require Premium
    • Advanced workflows depend on local browser file handling

Pixelorama vs GameTools: questions

Which is better for game sprite editors, Pixelorama or GameTools?

Pixelorama scores higher on our rubric for game sprite editors: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

How do Pixelorama and GameTools compare?

All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.

Do Pixelorama and GameTools have a free plan?

Pixelorama: Yes. GameTools: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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