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Stitchmate vs CADCraft

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Stitchmate compared with CADCraft
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmateCADCraft logo CADCraft
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Free online CAD in your browser with no account or installation required
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
  • 2D drafting with lines, circles, polylines and arcs
  • DXF and DWG file support
  • Layers, dimensions, blocks and hatching
  • Object snaps and coordinate input
  • Local file storage and download
  • Private cloud save with optional account
  • Runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari
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
  • Completely free with no subscription or account requirement
  • Open-source licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0
  • No download or installation needed
  • Runs locally in your browser
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check11 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)36
Citation Flow (Majestic)2419
Referring domains (Majestic)199

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