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Piskel vs Newgrounds

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 #gif +1 more vs Newgrounds 2: #indie-games #community); category rank (Piskel #10 vs Newgrounds #50). 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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Piskel vs Newgrounds at a glance

PiskelNewgrounds
PricingFreeFree
CategoryGamesGames
Rank in GamesPosition #10 of 74Position #50 of 74
Alternatives listed4 →4 →
Shared tags#animation
Unique tags#pixel-art #sprite-editor #gif #open-source#indie-games #community
Source codegithub.com/piskelapp/piskelNot detected on official site (checked 2026-09-18)
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 A community of artists, game developers, musicians, voice actors and writers who create and share some of the best stuff on the web!— official site (homepage description), checked
Official websitewww.piskelapp.comwww.newgrounds.com
Site previewPiskel official site previewNewgrounds official site preview

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

Listing metadata (published, links checked, site check, fact sources)
PiskelNewgrounds
Published2026-08-082026-08-06
Links checked2026-09-182026-09-17
Official site checkOnline when last checked (2026-09-18)Online when last checked (2026-09-17)
Facts sourceofficial site · Facts verified 2026-09-18official site · Facts verified 2026-09-18

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

What they have in common: #animation

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Frequently asked questions

Is Piskel or Newgrounds free?

Piskel is listed as free; Newgrounds 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 Newgrounds have in common?

Both are Games listed on ToolDock, and they share the tag animation.

What are alternatives to Piskel and Newgrounds?

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