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Head to head · 2026

Palette.fm vs Pixelicious

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Palette.fm

Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result

4.1$6/mo

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Pixelicious

Converts any image into pixel art with adjustable grids and custom palettes

3.5Free

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Pixelicious does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Palette.fm

    4.1 against 3.5

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Image Generation tools

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Compared onPalette.fmPixelicious
Our rating4.1Better3.5
Starts at$6/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryImage GenerationImage Generation
PlansFrom $6/moFree
Key features
  • 21 colour filters as starting points
  • Keyword adjustment of individual colours
  • Batch upload for whole collections
  • Output up to 5000 by 5000 pixels
  • Unlimited free previews before paying
  • Image to pixel art conversion with adjustable grid resolution
  • Custom colour palettes for consistent asset sets
  • Suited to game sprites, tiles and retro design
  • Instant conversion with no setup
  • Free to try
Pros
  • Unlimited previews let you judge results before paying
  • Keyword control instead of a single fixed output
  • Pay-once option alongside the subscription
  • Grid and palette control is what actually makes pixel art work
  • Consistent palettes keep an asset set coherent
  • Fast and free to try for a narrow, real need
Cons
  • Free downloads are watermarked and capped at 500 pixels
  • Colourisation invents plausible colour, it does not restore the real colour
  • Credit-metered, so cost scales with the size of an archive
  • Output is a starting point; sprites usually need hand-editing
  • Single-purpose with no broader design capability
CompanyPalette FM, Unipessoal LDA

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Palette.fm better than Pixelicious?

In our reviews Palette.fm scores 4.1 and Pixelicious scores 3.5. The better pick depends on the job. Palette.fm: Colourises black-and-white photographs, with keyword control over the result. Pixelicious: Converts any image into pixel art with adjustable grids and custom palettes.

Which is cheaper, Palette.fm or Pixelicious?

Palette.fm: from $6/mo. Pixelicious: free.

Do Palette.fm and Pixelicious have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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