When comparing PikoPixel vs Pixla, the Slant community recommends PikoPixel for most people. In the question“What are the best pixel art / sprite editors?” PikoPixel is ranked 19th while Pixla is ranked 36th. The most important reason people chose PikoPixel is:
You can change the canvas background to a different texture and color, while you can also adjust the texture size.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Customizable canvas background
You can change the canvas background to a different texture and color, while you can also adjust the texture size.
Pro "Free"
Considering what you get and in comparison with some competitors, you have to say that this is a pretty inexpensive piece of software. If you use it, you are free to make a donation. Otherwise Pixla is "free".
Pro Easy to use
Clean, uncluttered interface which is a must for a tool like this.
Cons
Con Not available on Windows
PikoPixel is only available for Mac and Linux.
Con GUI
The style of the GUI might seem a little outdated, but that is a matter of personal taste more than anything.