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Illos compared with PixelBeads
DetailIllos logo IllosPixelBeads logo PixelBeads
What it doesAnimated illustrations for product sites that your coding agent can extend in the same style Convert photos into printable bead patterns, pixel art grids, and Minecraft block plans
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 30 small illustrations, no account needed. Individual Pro: $49 one time (save $40 at launch, regular price $89). Team: $249 one payment, covers up to 10 people. Pro includes 55 additional illustrations, toolkit, skills, and 1 year of updates. Not given
Key features
  • 30 free spot illustrations with no account required
  • Three animation themes: Shader, HUD, and Isometric
  • React component or plain SVG export formats
  • Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and other coding agents
  • Supports light and dark mode
  • Respects reduced motion preferences
  • Toolkit and skills for agent-generated illustrations
  • 55 additional Pro illustrations for sections and heroes
  • New themes released during update year at no extra cost
  • License tied to email with no subscription required
  • Photo to bead pattern conversion with color optimization
  • Customizable grid sizes from 20×20 to 128×128
  • Multiple bead palettes: MARD and COCO
  • Pattern Editor for replacing colors and painting cells
  • Exact bead counts in downloadable patterns
  • Cloud save with optional Google or email sign-in
  • Pixel art grid converter and editor
  • Minecraft block plan converter
  • Community pattern gallery with moderation
  • Printable PNG and PDF exports
What makes it different
  • Agents draw new illustrations in your chosen style to prevent style drift
  • One-time payment model with all purchased content kept forever
  • Designed specifically for product pages: features, empty states, and docs
  • Usable in client work without resale restrictions
  • Three distinct visual themes for consistent branding
  • No sign-up required to start converting patterns instantly
  • Beginner-friendly with easy mode and extensive guides
  • Images processed only for conversion and not permanently stored
  • Support for multiple bead brands and palettes
  • Comprehensive tutorials and ironing guides for crafters
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 +1 (up) since last check39 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)65
Citation Flow (Majestic)2028
Referring domains (Majestic)12130

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