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Stencil Maker vs DesignLayer

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Stencil Maker compared with DesignLayer
DetailStencil Maker logo Stencil MakerDesignLayer logo DesignLayer
What it doesTurn any photo into a clean, cut-ready stencil in seconds Motion React components and launch videos in one place
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree plan with full editing and up to 3 layers per download. Pro: $10/month, $90/year, or $99 lifetime. Lifetime includes all Pro features with no subscription renewal. Free: $0, browse and preview unlimited components, copy 3 times per day, watch and submit videos free, 1 video prompt copy per day. Plus: $9/month USD, unlimited component copies on site and over MCP, unlimited video prompt copies, connect Cursor and Claude Code via MCP, monthly auto-renew.
Key features
  • Multi-layer stencil separation into tonal or colour layers
  • Smart bridging tools to connect loose pieces
  • Touch-up layers to separate fine details
  • Pattern fills with hatch, crosshatch or dot options
  • Text layers with font selection and bridge tools
  • Full editor in mobile browser without app installation
  • Wall-sized stencil printing with registration marks
  • SVG, DXF and Cricut export for cutting machines
  • Island detection and loose piece identification
  • Keyboard shortcuts for undo, redo, save and tool switching
  • 73 motion components
  • Launch video library and submission
  • Cursor and Claude integration
  • MCP agent handoff
  • React, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS built
  • Free browsing and previewing
  • Copyable TSX code
  • Unlimited copies on Plus
What makes it different
  • No watermark on any downloads
  • Edit and download first stencil without signup or card
  • Supports up to 24 layers in a single project
  • Works for Cricut, laser cutting, screen printing and tattoo stencils
  • Keep It Perfect feature moves loose pieces to a separate layer
  • Launch screens and videos in one place for service makers
  • Copy code directly to Cursor or Claude without leaving the browser
  • MCP integration for seamless agent workflow
  • Free daily usage with no card required to browse
  • Use copied code in unlimited personal and commercial projects
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 −1 (down) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)93
Citation Flow (Majestic)2327
Referring domains (Majestic)3515

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