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Head-to-head · Pixel Art Software

Pixelorama vs Manabit

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Pixelorama #1 in Pixel Art Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Pixelorama
Manabit #13 in Pixel Art Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Manabit

Pixelorama leads on 0 checks, Manabit on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePixelorama · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPixelorama · 5 of 5

Pixelorama scores higher on our rubric for pixel art software: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #13.

Pixelorama is the better fit for free, open-source pixel art across many platforms. Manabit is the better fit for cross-device sprite and map work.

  • Pixelorama fits best

    Free, open-source pixel art across many platforms

  • Manabit fits best

    Cross-device sprite and map work

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Side by side

Feature Pixelorama 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Manabit 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 7.9
Ranking #1 in Pixel Art Software #13 in Pixel Art Software
Best for Free, open-source pixel art across many platforms Cross-device sprite and map work
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $19.99 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Pixelorama 5/5 · Manabit 4/5
Animation timeline ✓ ✓
Indexed color tools ✓ ✓
Sprite-sheet export ✓ ✓
Onion skinning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tilemap tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Web web, windows, ios, android
Export formats PNG, animated PNG, spritesheets, GIF, video PNG, JPG, GIF, animation strip
Our review
Pros
  • Free and open-source across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and web
  • Animation, tilemap, palette, onion-skinning, and indexed-color tools
  • Non-destructive effects, clipping masks, video export, and CLI automation
  • Free plan includes animation, maps, palettes, and export tools
  • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android
  • Integrates with Unity, Godot, GameMaker, and Phaser
Cons
  • The Steam edition is limited to Windows and Linux
  • Steam Cloud, Achievements, and automatic updates require the Steam edition
  • Paid Steam access adds platform benefits rather than listed editing features
  • Free plan limits users to one local and one cloud project
  • Free cloud storage is limited to 25 MB
  • Support is centered on community resources and documentation
Our verdict

Pixelorama is an open-source pixel art editor for creating sprites, tiles, and frame-based animations. It is suited to artists, game developers, and hobbyists who want a free workflow across desktop, browser, and Android platforms. Its…

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Manabit is a pixel art editor for artists, indie game developers, and game-jam teams. It combines sprite drawing, tile-map and level creation, animation, palette editing, vector paths, and image import/export in a browser-based application…

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  1. PixeloramaPixel Art Software 9.4Free plan
  2. ManabitPixel Art Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pixelorama — where it wins

    • Free and open-source across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and web
    • Animation, tilemap, palette, onion-skinning, and indexed-color tools
    • Non-destructive effects, clipping masks, video export, and CLI automation

    Where it doesn't

    • The Steam edition is limited to Windows and Linux
    • Steam Cloud, Achievements, and automatic updates require the Steam edition
    • Paid Steam access adds platform benefits rather than listed editing features

  • Manabit — where it wins

    • Free plan includes animation, maps, palettes, and export tools
    • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android
    • Integrates with Unity, Godot, GameMaker, and Phaser

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits users to one local and one cloud project
    • Free cloud storage is limited to 25 MB
    • Support is centered on community resources and documentation

Pixelorama vs Manabit: questions

Which is better for pixel art software, Pixelorama or Manabit?

Pixelorama scores higher on our rubric for pixel art software: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #13.

How do Pixelorama and Manabit compare?

All 6 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.

Do Pixelorama and Manabit have a free plan?

Pixelorama: Yes. Manabit: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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