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Stitchmate vs CatalogKite

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Stitchmate compared with CatalogKite
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmateCatalogKite logo CatalogKite
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Product catalog and line sheet maker
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inAM IN
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
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. Free: $0/month with up to 25 products per catalog, 3 saved catalogs, 1 online catalog link and PDF downloads with badge. Pro: $9/month or $90/year (billed monthly as $9/month, yearly as $7.50/month) with up to 500 products per catalog, 25 saved catalogs, 10 online catalog links, Excel order forms an
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
  • Six layout templates: catalog, line sheet, price list, order form, lookbook and modern catalog
  • Print-ready PDF output in A4 or Letter, portrait or landscape
  • Online catalog link that buyers can search and filter
  • WhatsApp and email orders with quantities and totals
  • Import products from CSV, XLSX, Excel or Google Sheets with automatic column mapping
  • Brand customization: logo, colors, six typefaces, cover page and terms block
  • Works on phones and tablets with offline editing capability
  • No signup required for basic PDF creation; work saved in browser
  • Password protection for published catalogs on Business plan
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
  • Free plan includes all six templates and PDF export with no time limit
  • Single source for all sales documents: one product list generates catalogs, line sheets, price lists and order forms
  • Preview and PDF generated from the same layout engine so they match exactly page for page
  • Buyers order by WhatsApp and email directly without needing a checkout or payment processing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 −2 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2421
Referring domains (Majestic)197

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