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Novaboard vs Matita

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Novaboard compared with Matita
DetailNovaboard logo NovaboardMatita logo Matita
What it doesBrowser-based pixel art studio for creating sprites, animations, and game art Pencil-style icons for the web, drawn by code
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inBR Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingWeb version: Free. Desktop app: $14.99 one-time purchase for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Not given
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
  • React components with customizable size, color, and stroke width
  • Pencil variant with adjustable grain texture from 0 to 1
  • Small bundle sizes: 0.5 KB gzipped per icon, 67 KB for all by name
  • Consistent rendering across server and client with no hydration mismatch
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
  • Same name always draws identically everywhere for consistency
  • Authentic pencil-style imperfections while maintaining legibility at small sizes
  • MIT licensed and free for personal and commercial use
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +13 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)24
Citation Flow (Majestic)2315
Referring domains (Majestic)689

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