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StitchCraft vs HandFonty

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StitchCraft compared with HandFonty
DetailStitchCraft logo StitchCraftHandFonty logo HandFonty
What it doesFree cross stitch pattern maker that converts photos into printable DMC charts Transform your handwriting and calligraphy into fully functional vector fonts
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingNot given Free: create one handwriting font forever with no card required. Pro Font: $5.99 per font once to unlock full character set and commercial licence. Font packs: Pro Font ×3 for $14.99 ($5.00 per font), Pro Font ×5 for $19.99 ($4.00 per font). Studio: $8.99 per month for unlimited Pro font unlocks, or
Key features
  • Photo-to-pattern conversion with unlimited free use
  • Authentic DMC thread color matching
  • Customizable stitch grid and Aida fabric sizes
  • Stitch preview before starting
  • PDF and PNG export with symbol chart and DMC legend
  • AI image generation and editing with credits
  • Private mode to keep patterns off public display
  • Commercial license included in all tiers
  • Draw letters with mouse, finger or stylus with pressure and palm rejection support
  • Adjustable pen, marker and fountain-nib brushes for different lettering styles
  • Tune spacing before and after each character plus global letter spacing
  • Real vector OTF and TTF export files
  • Save up to three versions of each letter with automatic randomization
  • Create custom ligatures and built-in ligatures
  • Smoothing to clean up shaky strokes without a tablet
  • Cloud sync and version history on Studio plan
  • Cross-device progress saving and syncing
  • Preview fonts with custom text and see missing characters
What makes it different
  • Fixed 8 credits per AI run with transparent pricing
  • Combines photo conversion and AI generation in one tool
  • Complete ownership of fonts you create with no borrowed outlines or templates
  • Works with mouse, trackpad or stylus thanks to adjustable smoothing
  • Free forever option for personal use with no credit card required
  • Commercial licence included with Pro fonts and Studio
  • Download draft fonts before completing all 52 letters
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 +1 (up) since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)80
Citation Flow (Majestic)290
Referring domains (Majestic)700

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