Head-to-head · Pixel Art Software
Pro Motion NG vs Pixquare
Pro Motion NG leads on 1 check, Pixquare on 0, and 5 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 scorePro Motion NG · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Pro Motion NG
Pro Motion NG scores higher on our rubric for pixel art software: 8.7 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #14.
Pro Motion NG offers free plan; Pixquare doesn't.
Pro Motion NG is the better fit for pixel artists needing palette and tilemap depth. Pixquare is the better fit for apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art.
- Pro Motion NG fits best
Pixel artists needing palette and tilemap depth
- Pixquare fits best
Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art
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Side by side
| Feature | Pro Motion NG 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Pixquare 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #7 in Pixel Art Software | #14 in Pixel Art Software |
| Best for | Pixel artists needing palette and tilemap depth | Apple users needing tilemap-capable pixel art |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19 one-time | $7.99 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Pro Motion NG 5/5 · Pixquare 5/5 | ||
| Animation timeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indexed color tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sprite-sheet export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onion skinning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilemap tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS via Wine, Linux via Wine | iOS, macOS |
| Export formats | BMP, PNG, JPEG, TGA, GIF | PNG, BMP, JPEG, GIF, MOV, sprite sheet, ASEPRITE, PSD, timelapse |
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| Our verdict | Pro Motion NG is desktop software for creating pixel-art images, animations, sprites, tilesets and level maps. It is aimed at pixel artists, game developers, educators and studios producing graphics for games, handheld systems and web… Read the review → |
Pixquare is a pixel art editor for iPhone, iPad, and compatible Mac computers. It is designed for pixel artists, animators, and game-asset creators who need more than basic drawing tools. The feature set covers frame-based animation, onion… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pro Motion NG — where it wins
- Indexed palettes, tilemaps, tilesets and bitmap font tools
- Animation timeline with key frames, delays and onion skinning
- Commercial-use free edition and a $19 one-time full license
Where it doesn't
- The Free Edition has limited features
- macOS and Linux run the Windows application through Wine
- Wine compatibility limitations may affect non-Windows setups
Pixquare — where it wins
- Tilemap, tileset, and sprite-sheet tools support game-asset workflows
- Indexed color, palettes, layers, linked cels, and reference layers
- Animation timeline, onion skinning, and timelapse recording included
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS and macOS only
- Requires a paid license with no free plan
- The broad feature set may exceed simple pixel-editing needs
- Pro Motion NG8.7/10 · Free plan
A deep pixel-art toolkit with a free edition and a low-cost one-time full license.
Visit Pro Motion NGFull verdict → - Pixquare7.8/10 · Paid
A capable Apple-focused pixel art editor for animated game assets and tilemaps.
Visit PixquareFull verdict →
Pro Motion NG vs Pixquare: questions
Which is better for pixel art software, Pro Motion NG or Pixquare?
Pro Motion NG scores higher on our rubric for pixel art software: 8.7 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #14.
How do Pro Motion NG and Pixquare compare?
Of the 6 checks we put side by side, Pro Motion NG leads on 1, Pixquare on none, and 5 are level. Free plan only on Pro Motion NG.
Do Pro Motion NG and Pixquare have a free plan?
Pro Motion NG: Yes. Pixquare: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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