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PikoPixel vs PixiEditor

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PikoPixel

6.5
Media & Design

Pixel-art editor

PixiEditor

8.0
Media & Design

Open Source Universal 2D Graphics Editor

Metric PikoPixel PixiEditor
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 3 17
90-day Installs 9 43
365-day Installs 32 454
Version 1.0-b10 2.1.0.23
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 7.2K
GitHub Forks 280
Open Issues 177
License LGPL-3.0
Language C#
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 5, 2025

Reviews

PikoPixel

PikoPixel is a pixel-art editor offering simplicity and intuitive tools, ideal for artists and creators working on pixel art for games or personal projects.

PikoPixel allows users to create and edit pixel art with various tools and features.

Pros

  • + Intuitive interface
  • + Variety of tools
  • + Niche focus

Cons

  • - Beta status
  • - No auto-updates

PixiEditor

PixiEditor is a versatile open-source 2D graphics editor built with modern technologies like Vulkan and Skia. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for design and development, appealing to both casual users and professionals seeking a customizable solution.

PixiEditor provides a universal platform for creating and editing 2D graphics with support for various file formats and advanced features.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a large, active community
  • + Modern technology stack including Vulkan and Skia
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - No automatic updates
  • - Some UI issues on Windows (resolved)