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SimpleDiagrams vs ImageToBeads

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SimpleDiagrams compared with ImageToBeads
DetailSimpleDiagrams logo SimpleDiagramsImageToBeads logo ImageToBeads
What it doesSimple, sketch-style diagrams on your Mac Free Perler bead pattern maker that converts photos into editable bead patterns
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inAU Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingDesktop: one-time purchase via Mac App Store. Cloud (coming soon): Beginner $19/month (5 diagrams, 1 author seat, 10,000 updates/month), Pro $90/month (50 diagrams, 5 author seats, 500,000 updates/month), Enterprise $250/month (250 diagrams, 25 author seats, 5,000,000 updates/month). All Cloud plans Not given
Key features
  • Hand-drawn sketch style for flowcharts and diagrams
  • Free shape libraries for AWS, Google Cloud, networks, energy and more
  • Offline-first desktop app with one-time purchase
  • AI agent integration for automatic diagram generation
  • AWS Networking & Content Delivery shapes (22 shapes)
  • Google Cloud shape library (42 shapes)
  • Energy shapes library (batteries, solar panels, power plants)
  • 7-day free trial
  • 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
What makes it different
  • Hand-drawn aesthetic that looks intentional, not generic
  • Works offline with one-time purchase, no subscription required
  • Free, open-source AI skills for automatic diagram generation
  • Specialized shape libraries for cloud architecture, networks and domain-specific work
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 no change since last check8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1410
Citation Flow (Majestic)3322
Referring domains (Majestic)17718

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