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Onlook vs PixiEditor

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Onlook compared with PixiEditor
DetailOnlook logo OnlookPixiEditor logo PixiEditor
What it doesA free, local-first visual editor for designers to craft code in real React codebases Free pixel editor and 2D graphics software for vectors, photo editing, graphics design, pixel art and animation
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS PL
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree self-hosted version available on GitHub. For Teams: Custom pricing tailored to your team's needs. Contact us or book a demo. Free. Optional supporter tiers available: Silver ($5/month), Gold ($10/month), Diamond ($25/month), or one-time donations.
Key features
  • Real-time visual editing of React components
  • Infinite canvas design interface
  • Real-time collaboration on code
  • Works with existing React projects and Storybook
  • Pixel art editing with dedicated toolset and palette management
  • Node Graph workflow for procedural and non-destructible graphics
  • Vector design with snapping and curve tools
  • Node-based Brush Engine for custom brush creation
  • Frame-by-frame animation tools
  • Image editing with selection, deletion, clipping and resizing
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Offline functionality without internet requirement
  • Extension Browser and customizable extensions system
  • No AI features in the application
What makes it different
  • Code is the source of truth—no design drift from implementation
  • Works directly in real codebases with existing design systems
  • AI-assisted design generation that understands React architecture
  • Open-source and transparent to the development community
  • Free and open source with no cost to use
  • Universal tool combining pixel art, vector, animation and image editing in one application
  • Innovative Node Graph workflow enabling non-destructible graphics creation
  • Community-driven development with open roadmap and user voting on features
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)59 no change since last check47 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1715
Citation Flow (Majestic)3636
Referring domains (Majestic)799439

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