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Scissor vs Stitchmate

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Scissor compared with Stitchmate
DetailScissor logo ScissorStitchmate logo Stitchmate
What it doesFree vector and pixel design editor that runs in your browser Free online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2025
Based inNot given AM
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: Create and edit patterns, PNG exports. Unlock packs: $7.99 for 1 pattern, $12 for 5 patterns, $20 for 10 patterns (never expire). Personal Pass: $14.99 for 30 days, $59 for 1 year, $99 lifetime. Plus Pass: $24.99 for 30 days, $99 for 1 year, $149 lifetime.
Key features
  • Pen, curvature, pencil and shape tools with editable Bézier paths and live shapes
  • Type on a point, in an area and on a path with OpenType features and glyphs panel
  • Layers, groups, masks and clipping support
  • Fill with solid colours, gradients, meshes and patterns, and recolour artwork
  • Live non-destructive effects including shadows, glows, blur, distort, warp and 3D
  • Image trace to convert raster images into editable vector paths
  • Pixel layers for painting and raster work alongside vector art
  • Multiple grid types including orthogonal, isometric, hexagonal and perspective
  • Free Transform tool for scaling, rotating and distorting selections
  • Open SVG, PDF, EPS, .ai and PSD files; export to SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG and WebP
  • Convert photos to cross stitch patterns with real-time preview
  • FLOW Score to measure pattern stitchability
  • Support for 60+ embroidery floss brands including DMC, Anchor, Cosmo and Madeira
  • Text tool with 48 stitch-friendly fonts
  • One-click confetti cleanup to reduce scattered single stitches
  • Printable PDF export with symbols, thread legend and stitch counts
  • Full, half, quarter and backstitch support with French knots and beads
  • Multi-layer non-destructive editing with unlimited undo/redo
  • Progress tracker to mark stitches as you work
  • Desktop app for Mac and Windows with offline support
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in browser with no install, account or upload required
  • All work stays on your device with complete privacy—no server uploads
  • Works offline and can be installed as a Progressive Web App
  • Available in 15 languages
  • Full-featured vector editor with Bézier paths, effects and image tracing
  • 79% fewer confetti stitches than competing converters at default settings
  • Runs in browser on any device with no download required
  • One-time payments with no auto-renewing subscriptions
  • Made by one independent developer, not a company
  • Fair pricing adjusted by country using purchasing power parity
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check18 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)3224
Referring domains (Majestic)10119

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