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LibreSprite vs Piskel
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| Fact | LibreSprite | Piskel |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 8.5k | 13k |
| Latest | v1.3 | v0.15.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 747 days between releases | about 111 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Aseprite. Alternatives to Aseprite →
Full replacementLibreSpriteContinues the last GPL-licensed version of Aseprite, without the features added since.
PartialPiskelBrowser-based sprite editor with frames and onion skinning, with a smaller tool set.
LibreSprite
- v1.32026-10-02Change duplicate keybind
- v1.22025-03-02More scripting API functionspre-release
- v1.12023-12-031.1
- v1.02021-11-161.0
- continuous2021-06-04Continuous build
LibreSprite
unsigned The latest release, v1.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Piskel
unsigned The latest release, v0.15.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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