Head-to-head · Sprite Sheet Maker Software
SpriteBat vs Restrike
SpriteBat leads on 2 checks, Restrike on 0, and 4 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
- Free planonly SpriteBat
- Most featuresRestrike · 2 of 5
SpriteBat and Restrike score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for sprite sheet maker software; SpriteBat sits at #6 and Restrike at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
SpriteBat offers free plan; Restrike doesn't. SpriteBat offers animation support; Restrike doesn't.
SpriteBat is the better fit for combining and editing existing sprite sheets. Restrike is the better fit for solo developers packing one atlas at a time.
- SpriteBat fits best
Combining and editing existing sprite sheets
- Restrike fits best
Solo developers packing one atlas at a time
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Side by side
| Feature | SpriteBat 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Restrike 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Sprite Sheet Maker Software | #7 in Sprite Sheet Maker Software |
| Best for | Combining and editing existing sprite sheets | Solo developers packing one atlas at a time |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $19/user one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Browser extension | Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features SpriteBat 1/5 · Restrike 2/5 | ||
| Sprite trimming | Not checked yet | — |
| Rotation packing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Multiple atlas output | Not checked yet | — |
| Animation support | ✓ (best) | — |
| Metadata export | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum atlas size | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | SpriteBat is a browser-based compositor for 2D game artists working with modular character animations. It is built around combining and editing existing sprite sheets: users can layer multiple sheets, adjust each layer's position, opacity,… Read the review → |
Restrike is a downloadable HTML texture atlas packer that runs in a desktop browser, including offline. It is aimed at game developers who want to arrange PNG images into a single atlas with manual control over packing settings. Its focus… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SpriteBat — where it wins
- Layers sheets with position, opacity, and HSL color controls
- Extracts regions and previews forward, reverse, or ping-pong animation
- Exports PNG sheets, frame ZIPs, and animated GIFs
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on combining existing sheets rather than packing loose images into atlases
- Designed for 2D game artists working with modular character animations
- Its asset library organizes sprites with tags and search, not atlas packing
Restrike — where it wins
- MaxRects packing with adjustable padding, extrusion, and optional rotation
- Exports atlas PNG and metadata for five game-engine formats
- Deterministic output with a SHA-256 verification report
Where it doesn't
- Does not trim transparent margins or create multiple atlas pages
- No animation timeline support
- Costs $19 one-time, with a one-person licence
- SpriteBat7.9/10 · Free plan
A focused, free compositor for editing sheets and previewing sprite animations.
Visit SpriteBatFull verdict → - Restrike7.9/10 · Paid
A focused, one-time purchase for packing PNGs into a single atlas with engine metadata.
Visit RestrikeFull verdict →
SpriteBat vs Restrike: questions
Which is better for sprite sheet maker software, SpriteBat or Restrike?
SpriteBat and Restrike score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for sprite sheet maker software; SpriteBat sits at #6 and Restrike at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
How do SpriteBat and Restrike compare?
Of the 6 checks we put side by side, SpriteBat leads on 2, Restrike on none, and 4 are level. Free plan only on SpriteBat.
Do SpriteBat and Restrike have a free plan?
SpriteBat: Yes. Restrike: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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