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Novaboard vs DesignLayer

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Novaboard compared with DesignLayer
DetailNovaboard logo NovaboardDesignLayer logo DesignLayer
What it doesBrowser-based pixel art studio for creating sprites, animations, and game art Motion React components and launch videos in one place
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inBR Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingWeb version: Free. Desktop app: $14.99 one-time purchase for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Free: $0, browse and preview unlimited components, copy 3 times per day, watch and submit videos free, 1 video prompt copy per day. Plus: $9/month USD, unlimited component copies on site and over MCP, unlimited video prompt copies, connect Cursor and Claude Code via MCP, monthly auto-renew.
Key features
  • Animation timeline with onion skinning and tweening
  • Layer support with blend modes and layer groups
  • Multi-file workspace with embedded drawings
  • Import 30+ file formats including Aseprite, PSD, ORA
  • Export to PNG, GIF, MP4, WebM, spritesheets and more
  • Pixel-perfect drawing tools and shape tools
  • Selection tools with marquee, lasso, and magic wand
  • Visual history with branches
  • Symmetry drawing with multiple axes
  • Custom brushes and adjustment layers
  • 73 motion components
  • Launch video library and submission
  • Cursor and Claude integration
  • MCP agent handoff
  • React, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS built
  • Free browsing and previewing
  • Copyable TSX code
  • Unlimited copies on Plus
What makes it different
  • Free web-based editor with no account required
  • Works offline as a Progressive Web App
  • Data stays local in browser storage with no AI training
  • Supports nearly 30 import and 30+ export formats
  • Desktop app available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Launch screens and videos in one place for service makers
  • Copy code directly to Cursor or Claude without leaving the browser
  • MCP integration for seamless agent workflow
  • Free daily usage with no card required to browse
  • Use copied code in unlimited personal and commercial projects
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +13 (up) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)23
Citation Flow (Majestic)2327
Referring domains (Majestic)6815

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