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Head-to-head · Game Sprite Editors

Pro Motion NG vs Besprited

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Pro Motion NG #2 in Game Sprite Editors 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Pro Motion NG
Besprited #5 in Game Sprite Editors 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Besprited

Pro Motion NG leads on 0 checks, Besprited on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePro Motion NG · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresBesprited · 3 of 4

Pro Motion NG scores higher on our rubric for game sprite editors: 8.7 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Pro Motion NG is the better fit for artists who need tilemaps and indexed-color tools. Besprited is the better fit for aseprite users seeking a free desktop alternative.

  • Pro Motion NG fits best

    Artists who need tilemaps and indexed-color tools

  • Besprited fits best

    Aseprite users seeking a free desktop alternative

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Side by side

Feature Pro Motion NG 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Besprited 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.8
Ranking #2 in Game Sprite Editors #5 in Game Sprite Editors
Best for Artists who need tilemaps and indexed-color tools Aseprite users seeking a free desktop alternative
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $19 one-time Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Pro Motion NG 2/4 · Besprited 3/4
Onion skinning ✓ ✓
Sprite-sheet tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Tilemap tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Layer support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Max animation frames Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Windows, macOS via Wine, Linux via Wine Windows, macOS, Linux
Export formats BMP, PNG, JPEG, TGA, GIF GIF, PNG sequences, sprite sheets with JSON data, WebP, QOI, BMP, TGA, PCX, ICO, FLI/FLC
Our review
Pros
  • Tile-map and tile-set editing alongside sprite-sheet loading and saving
  • Indexed-color palette editing, onion skinning, and frame animation
  • Full version costs $19 once and includes free updates
  • Aseprite .ase and .aseprite project file support
  • Frame animation with onion skinning and real-time preview
  • Exports sprite sheets with JSON data, GIF, PNG, WebP, and more
Cons
  • The Free Edition has limited features
  • Native download is for Windows; macOS and Linux use Wine
  • Wine compatibility has documented limitations
  • Desktop deployment excludes browser and mobile workflows
  • Support is provided through the community
  • Focused on 2D sprite creation rather than full game production
Our verdict

Pro Motion NG is desktop software for creating pixel-art images, animations, sprites, tile sets and level maps. Its audience includes pixel artists, game developers, educators and studios making graphics for games, handheld systems and web…

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Besprited is a free, open-source desktop editor for creating and animating 2D game sprites. It suits solo developers and small teams who want a pixel-art workspace across Windows, macOS, or Linux, especially those moving from Aseprite or…

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  1. Pro Motion NGGame Sprite Editors 8.7Free plan
  2. BespritedGame Sprite Editors 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pro Motion NG — where it wins

    • Tile-map and tile-set editing alongside sprite-sheet loading and saving
    • Indexed-color palette editing, onion skinning, and frame animation
    • Full version costs $19 once and includes free updates

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free Edition has limited features
    • Native download is for Windows; macOS and Linux use Wine
    • Wine compatibility has documented limitations

  • Besprited — where it wins

    • Aseprite .ase and .aseprite project file support
    • Frame animation with onion skinning and real-time preview
    • Exports sprite sheets with JSON data, GIF, PNG, WebP, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop deployment excludes browser and mobile workflows
    • Support is provided through the community
    • Focused on 2D sprite creation rather than full game production

Pro Motion NG vs Besprited: questions

Which is better for game sprite editors, Pro Motion NG or Besprited?

Pro Motion NG scores higher on our rubric for game sprite editors: 8.7 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

How do Pro Motion NG and Besprited compare?

All 5 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.

Do Pro Motion NG and Besprited have a free plan?

Pro Motion NG: Yes. Besprited: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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