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Beadify vs Aircad

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Beadify compared with Aircad
DetailBeadify logo BeadifyAircad logo Aircad
What it doesTurn photos into printable fuse bead patterns with editable designs and bead counts Precision 2D drafting and 3D modeling with multiplayer editing and AI
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 3 shared exports per day, up to 16 used colors, Standard 1280px images, 3 project folders, 50 image assets, 5 welcome AI credits. Annual Pro: $79/year (billed annually, regular price $99), includes unlimited exports, up to 32x32 patterns with 17+ colors, 2K or 4K images, unlimited folders, 500 Free: $0 forever, includes 3 personal files, 3 DWG/DXF conversions monthly, 30 days version history, and 200 AI credits. Pro: $19/month or $190/year (Founder's Club pricing for new accounts until January 31, 2027; standard $29/month or $290/year), includes unlimited files, full version history, and
Key features
  • Photo to pattern conversion with editable results
  • Compare mode to prepare and preview source images
  • Pattern editing with individual bead refinement
  • Crafting mode to track placement progress
  • Support for Perler, Hama, Artkal, and Nabbi palettes
  • Multiple export formats: Image, PDF, SVG, XLSX, JSON
  • Inventory tracking and stash-based color filtering
  • Project organization with folders and cloud sync
  • Bead count and material requirement calculations
  • AI-powered image enhancement and palette generation
  • 2D drafting with familiar tools (trim, extend, fillet, offset, hatches, blocks, layers)
  • 3D solid modeling (booleans, fillets, lofts, sweeps, push/pull)
  • Real-time multiplayer editing with live cursors
  • Complete version history with change tracking and restore
  • DWG and DXF import/export with layouts, blocks, dimensions
  • AI agent that drafts, models, renders based on plain language
  • Collaborative commenting and review pinned to drawings
  • GD&T and geometric dimensioning annotations
  • Layouts with viewports, print preview, PDF export
  • JavaScript scripting API for custom commands
What makes it different
  • Built specifically for post-conversion editing with individual bead control
  • Integrated Compare, Pattern, and Crafting modes for complete workflow
  • Exact bead counts and inventory-aware color palette generation
  • Five export format options including printable PDFs
  • Cloud sync and project organization for returning to work
  • Native browser-based CAD with no installation required, always on latest version
  • Unified 2D and 3D workspace with familiar AutoCAD commands and shortcuts
  • AI agent that understands design intent and applies changes as drafts for approval
  • Handles large models with 250,000+ entities while maintaining performance
  • Free viewers and reviewers with paid team model scaling by editors only
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +1 (up) since last check10 +8 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)2214
Referring domains (Majestic)2010

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