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Aseprite vs Krita
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Aseprite | Krita |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | None detected | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 41k | 11k |
| Latest | v1.3.18.6 | v6.0.4.1 |
| Last push | 2026-11-10 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No licence detected | none |
How they relate
Both replace Photoshop. Alternatives to Photoshop →
PartialAsepriteSprite editor with animation timelines and palettes, covering pixel art only.
PartialKritaBuilt for digital painting rather than photo retouching.
Aseprite
unsigned The latest release, v1.3.18.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Krita
unsigned The latest release, v6.0.4.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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