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Stitchmate vs Box Blanks

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Stitchmate compared with Box Blanks
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmateBox Blanks logo Box Blanks
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Free parametric packaging dieline generator for FEFCO and ECMA box styles
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inAM Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 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. Not given
Key features
  • 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
  • Live 2D preview and 3D fold visualization
  • Real-time dimension updates
  • Three dimension entry options (inside, outside, crease-to-crease)
  • 244 FEFCO corrugated box codes
  • 206 ECMA folding carton codes
  • Plate-checked badge system for template accuracy
  • Adjustable parameters for board caliper, slot widths and corner clearances
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Parametric generation redraws correctly when dimensions change, not stretching a picture
  • No signup required and no per-download charges
  • Browser-based with no uploads or stored files
  • Files suitable for commercial manufacturing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check3 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2415
Referring domains (Majestic)1919

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