Pixelorama vs LibreSprite

Pixelorama7.9Visit LibreSprite7.7Visit

Higher score Pixelorama #4 in Game Sprite Editors 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pixelorama

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LibreSprite #6 in Game Sprite Editors 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit LibreSprite

• Pixelorama fits best

  Artists wanting a free, extensible editor

• LibreSprite fits best

  Free sprite editing across desktop and Android

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Side by side

Feature	Pixelorama 7.9/10 Visit ↗	LibreSprite 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.7
Ranking	#4 in Game Sprite Editors	#6 in Game Sprite Editors
Best for	Artists wanting a free, extensible editor	Free sprite editing across desktop and Android
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Pixelorama 0/4 · LibreSprite 0/4
Onion skinning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sprite-sheet tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Tilemap tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Layer support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max animation frames	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Export formats	Not checked yet	PNG, GIF, JPEG, BMP, PCX, TGA, ICO, FLI/FLC, WebP, ASE
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	Animation previews, onion skinning, and frame- and layer-based editing Tiled drawing, palettes, and pixel-precise tools for 2D sprites Sprite-sheet import and export, scripting, and command-line automation
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	The latest release page points to a version released in 2021 No listed integrations for connecting to other tools Support is through community and documentation
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… Read the review →	LibreSprite is a free, open-source pixel-art and animated sprite editor for independent artists and developers making 2D game assets. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, covering desktop and mobile workflows. Its frame- and… Read the review →

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

• LibreSprite — where it wins

  • Animation previews, onion skinning, and frame- and layer-based editing
  • Tiled drawing, palettes, and pixel-precise tools for 2D sprites
  • Sprite-sheet import and export, scripting, and command-line automation

  Where it doesn't

  • The latest release page points to a version released in 2021
  • No listed integrations for connecting to other tools
  • Support is through community and documentation

• Pixelorama7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, extensible pixel editor with animation, tilemaps and automated export.

  Visit PixeloramaFull verdict →
• LibreSprite7.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source editor for pixel-art sprites, animation, and sprite sheets.

  Visit LibreSpriteFull verdict →