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Piskel vs ct.js

Side-by-side comparison of two listed Games — real listing data only, no paid placement.

On record, they differ in: unique tags (Piskel 4: #pixel-art #sprite-editor #animation +1 more vs ct.js 3: #game-engine #2d #javascript); category rank (Piskel #10 vs ct.js #23). Same pricing model (Free) and category (Games). Listing facts only — not a recommendation.

Free online sprite editor for pixel art and animations

Free #pixel-art#sprite-editor#animation#gif#open-source

Piskel is a free, open-source web-based tool for creating pixel art, game sprites, and animated GIFs. It allows users to design characters, animations, and tiles directly in the browser, with real-time preview and adjustable frame delay. The tool supports exporting to GIF, PNG, and spritesheet formats, and offers offline desktop versions for Windows, OSX, and Linux. A child-friendly version, Piskel for Kids, is also available for safe, distraction-free use.

Published 2026-08-08 · Links checked 2026-09-18

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Free 2D game engine based on web technologies with visual tools

Free #game-engine#2d#javascript#open-source

ct.js is a free 2D game engine built on web technologies that aims to make learning programming fun and game development easy. It combines visual tools, documentation and a flexible modular library, with several coding language options and localized versions.

Published 2026-08-13 · Links checked 2026-09-06

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Piskel vs ct.js at a glance

Piskelct.js
PricingFreeFree
CategoryGamesGames
Rank in GamesPosition #10 of 74Position #23 of 74
Alternatives listed4 →12 →
Shared tags#open-source
Unique tags#pixel-art #sprite-editor #animation #gif#game-engine #2d #javascript
PlatformsNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)Windows
Source codegithub.com/piskelapp/piskelgithub.com/ct-js/ct-js
DocumentationNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)docs.ctjs.rocks/
In their own wordsPiskel, free online sprite editor. A simple web-based tool for Spriting and Pixel art. Create pixel art, game sprites and animated GIFs. Free and open-source.— official site (homepage description), checked —
Official channels—X (Twitter)declared on ctjs.rocks via homepage link with a matching handle
Official websitewww.piskelapp.comctjs.rocks
Site previewPiskel official site previewct.js official site preview

Rank = neutral rotation by listing ID, not a quality score · how it works

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Listing metadata (published, links checked, site check, fact sources)
Piskelct.js
Published2026-08-082026-08-13
Links checked2026-09-182026-09-06
Official site checkOnline when last checked (2026-09-18)Online when last checked (2026-09-06)
Facts sourceofficial site · Facts verified 2026-09-18official site · Facts verified 2026-09-20

Piskel is Free; ct.js is Free. Both are listed in Games on ToolDock.

What they have in common: #open-source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Piskel or ct.js free?

Piskel is listed as free; ct.js is listed as free. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see each official website for current details.

What do Piskel and ct.js have in common?

Both are Games listed on ToolDock, and they share the tag open-source.

What are alternatives to Piskel and ct.js?

ToolDock keeps a tag-matched alternatives list for each: see Piskel alternatives and ct.js alternatives.