Pix8 vs Pixen
| Pix8 | Pixen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, iOS |
| Animation timeline | Yes | Yes |
| Indexed color tools | Yes | Yes |
| Sprite-sheet export | Yes | Yes |
| Onion skinning | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, iOS |
| Export formats | Pix8, BMP, PCX, PNG, GIF, SPX, ICO, PAL | PNG, JPEG, GIF, ICO, BMP, TIFF, SVG, PSD, APNG, MP4, MOV, sprite sheets |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Pixel Art Software. On The Geeks Club, Pix8 scores higher on our published basis.