ImageToBeads vs Aircad

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ImageToBeads compared with Aircad
Detail	ImageToBeads	Aircad
What it does	Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns	Precision 2D drafting and 3D modeling with multiplayer editing and AI
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	US
Pricing model	Free	Freemium
Pricing	Not given	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	Upload photos and illustrations in JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and HEIC formats Support for multiple bead brands including Perler, Hama, MARD, Artkal, and Nabbi Crop and select specific parts of images Merge rare colors and clean isolated cells Local draft auto-save with one recoverable draft per device Export complete PNG with grid, color legend, and bead quantities Optional color codes in exported patterns Manual editing tools and undo functionality No account required for core functionality Mobile-friendly workspace	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	Maps images to actual bead palettes rather than just reducing resolution Automatic bead counting and material quantification Uses real bead color references from manufacturers All image processing happens locally in the browser with no upload Practical pattern creation with editing tools for buildability	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 votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	8 +1 (up) since last check	14 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	10	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	22	14
Referring domains (Majestic)	18	10

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