Free Aseprite AlternativesTop Image Editors and other similar apps like Aseprite

The best free alternative to Aseprite is Pixelorama, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Aseprite and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Aseprite are PixiEditor, LibreSprite, Piskel and GraphicsGale.

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  1. Pixelorama icon

    Pixelorama

     58 likes

    Pixelorama is a free and open source sprite editor, ideal for pixel art. In this page you'll be learning about the latest added features, as well as its features in general. It's made with Godot Engine, using GDScript.

    49 Pixelorama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • itch.io
    • Android
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    JT42JT42
    Positive
    0

    its foss and is linux compatible me as a godot creator i am surprised how they did it.

    DemonKingOdio
    Positive
    0

    Better gif support than Libresprite

    Pixelorama icon
    Pixelorama icon
    • Pixelorama is Free and Open SourceAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixelorama is Privacy focusedAseprite is not according to our users
  2. PixiEditor icon

    PixiEditor

     18 likes

    PixiEditor is a free and open-source universal 2D editor. Create clean pixel-perfect sprites, paint with raster tools, or design crisp vector graphics — all on one canvas. Animate frame-by-frame or use the powerful Node Graph to build fully non-destructive visuals and custom...

    37 PixiEditor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. LibreSprite icon

    LibreSprite

     39 likes

    LibreSprite is a free and open source program for creating and animating your sprites.

    27 LibreSprite alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about LibreSprite as an Alternative to Aseprite
    JT42JT42
    Positive
    0

    it works exatcly (edit: not anymore) like aseprite but i would still recomend cracking aseprite with github by compositing it but if you want no legal fees this is fine.

    skeddtemp
    Positive
    -2

    It's like Aseprite but outdated and bad. Just buy Aseprite.

    LibreSprite icon
    LibreSprite icon
    • LibreSprite is Free and Open SourceAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Tilf

     11 likes

    Tilf (Tiny Elf) is a simple yet powerful pixel art editor built with PySide6. It’s designed for creating sprites, icons, and small 2D assets with essential drawing tools, live preview, undo/redo, and export options.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. Grafx2 icon

    Grafx2

     40 likes

    GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program inspired by the Amiga programs Deluxe Paint and Brilliance. Specialized in 256-color drawing, it includes a very large number of tools and effects that make it particularly suitable for pixel art, game graphics, and generally any detailed...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Pixen icon

    Pixen

     18 likes

    Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  11. Pixel Studio for pixel art icon

    Pixel Studio for pixel art

     3 likes

    Create amazing pixel art anywhere and anytime! There are layers support, animation and useful tools - all you need to create cool projects.

    41 Pixel Studio for pixel art alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    Comments about Pixel Studio for pixel art as an Alternative to Aseprite
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Pixel Studio is a good alternative to Aseprite, because it has all important features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Pixel Studio for pixel art icon
    Pixel Studio for pixel art icon
    • Pixel Studio for pixel art is Freemium and ProprietaryAseprite is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. PikoPixel icon

    PikoPixel

     5 likes

    PikoPixel is a free, open-source Mac application for drawing & editing pixel-art images. PikoPixel also runs on other Unix-like platforms (Linux, BSD), using the GNUstep framework.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    PixilArt

     7 likes

    Draw, explore, and share pixel art.

    30 PixilArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about PixilArt as an Alternative to Aseprite
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I use it and you can see other peopls things and you can get followers

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    PixilArt icon
    PixilArt icon
    • PixilArt is Free and ProprietaryAseprite is Freemium and Proprietary
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