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Novaboard vs Deta Studio

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Novaboard compared with Deta Studio
DetailNovaboard logo NovaboardDeta Studio logo Deta Studio
What it doesBrowser-based pixel art studio for creating sprites, animations, and game art Drawing review and markup platform for architecture, engineering and construction teams
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inBR US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingWeb version: Free. Desktop app: $14.99 one-time purchase for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Desktop license: $89 one-time permanent license for Mac and Windows, includes 1 year of new desktop features. Cloud Free: free tier with 1 workspace, 3 members, 5 documents, 50 AI credits per month. Cloud Pro: $12.50 per user per month (billed annually) with unlimited workspaces, 3 members per works
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
  • Desktop app for Mac and Windows with local PDF markup tools
  • Cloud-based collaboration with real-time cursor visibility
  • Calibrated measurement tools for metric and imperial scales
  • Version history and version control across drawing revisions
  • Dropbox and Google Drive integration
  • Collaborative whiteboards for sketching and design exploration
  • RFI and punch list tracking with file attachments
  • Support for large multipage construction drawing sets up to 200 MB
  • Revision bubbles and hatch fills for clear markup annotation
  • Works on Mac, Windows, iPad and mobile devices in browser
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
  • Built specifically for AEC teams with purpose-built markup and measurement tools
  • Connects to file storage teams already use without requiring file migration
  • Collaboration without requiring accounts from contractors and clients
  • Markup permanently tied to drawings and preserved across revisions
  • One-time desktop license with no subscription required for local PDF tools
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +13 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)2312
Referring domains (Majestic)682

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