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Novaboard vs Mermaid Viewer

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Novaboard compared with Mermaid Viewer
DetailNovaboard logo NovaboardMermaid Viewer logo Mermaid Viewer
What it doesBrowser-based pixel art studio for creating sprites, animations, and game art Free online Mermaid diagram viewer and editor with live preview, AI generation, and exports
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingWeb version: Free. Desktop app: $14.99 one-time purchase for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Free: unlimited editor and preview, 3 saved diagrams, 5 AI uses total, PNG export 1× with watermark. Starter: $6.99/month or $69.90/year; 30 saved diagrams, 500 AI conversations per month, PNG export up to 4× without watermark. Pro: $11.99/month or $119.90/year; unlimited diagrams, unlimited AI, PNG
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
  • Live preview of Mermaid code as you type
  • AI diagram generator, editor and syntax fixer
  • PNG export on every plan; JPG, SVG and PDF on Pro
  • All 22+ Mermaid diagram types supported
  • Share diagrams via public links and embeds
  • Save diagrams to cloud with folders and version history
  • Keyboard shortcuts and autocomplete
  • Mobile-responsive editor with pan and pinch-zoom
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
  • No account or sign-up required to start editing diagrams
  • Affordable pricing: Starter at $6.99/month, Pro at $11.99/month
  • Diagrams render in your browser; nothing stored unless you choose to save
  • Fast editor with instant rendering and clear error messages
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +13 (up) since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)23
Citation Flow (Majestic)2323
Referring domains (Majestic)6812

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