Head-to-head · Game Sprite Editors
Pro Motion NG vs Nerulio Sprite Editor
Pro Motion NG leads on 0 checks, Nerulio Sprite Editor 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 featuresNerulio Sprite Editor · 4 of 4
Pro Motion NG scores higher on our rubric for game sprite editors: 8.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Pro Motion NG is the better fit for artists who need tilemaps and indexed-color tools. Nerulio Sprite Editor is the better fit for web artists exporting directly to game engines.
- Pro Motion NG fits best
Artists who need tilemaps and indexed-color tools
- Nerulio Sprite Editor fits best
Web artists exporting directly to game engines
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Side by side
| Feature | Pro Motion NG 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Nerulio Sprite Editor 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Game Sprite Editors | #8 in Game Sprite Editors |
| Best for | Artists who need tilemaps and indexed-color tools | Web artists exporting directly to game engines |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $19 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Pro Motion NG 2/4 · Nerulio Sprite Editor 4/4 | ||
| Onion skinning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sprite-sheet tools | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Tilemap tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | web |
| Export formats | BMP, PNG, JPEG, TGA, GIF | PNG, GIF, APNG, Aseprite (.aseprite), Aseprite JSON, Godot 4, Unity 6, Phaser 3/4, PixiJS 8, Spine/libGDX, Starling/Sparrow XML, LÖVE, Defold, CSS sprites |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Nerulio Sprite Editor is a browser-based workspace for preparing game sprites and related assets. It suits solo and small-team web artists who need to draw pixel art, assemble animations, define collision data, build atlases, and export… Read the review → |
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
Nerulio Sprite Editor — where it wins
- Free access includes drawing, layers, animation, tiles, atlases, and exports
- Exports bundles for Godot, Unity, Phaser, PixiJS, Spine, and more
- Per-frame pivots, hitboxes, hurtboxes, and collision polygons support game prep
Where it doesn't
- Browser-only cloud deployment may not suit native desktop workflows
- GameMaker export is marked unverified by the vendor
- Projects are stored in the browser rather than a shared team workspace
- Pro Motion NG8.7/10 · Free plan
A sprite-focused desktop editor with tilemap and indexed-color tools, plus a free edition.
Visit Pro Motion NGFull verdict → - Nerulio Sprite Editor7.5/10 · Free plan
A free browser editor covering pixel art, animation, collisions, tiles, atlases, and engine exports.
Visit NerulioFull verdict →
Pro Motion NG vs Nerulio Sprite Editor: questions
Which is better for game sprite editors, Pro Motion NG or Nerulio Sprite Editor?
Pro Motion NG scores higher on our rubric for game sprite editors: 8.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
How do Pro Motion NG and Nerulio Sprite Editor compare?
All 5 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Pro Motion NG and Nerulio Sprite Editor have a free plan?
Pro Motion NG: Yes. Nerulio Sprite Editor: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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