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Stitchmate vs IconStash

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Stitchmate compared with IconStash
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmateIconStash logo IconStash
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Instant browser-based search engine for 134,701 open-source SVG and PNG icons across 28 libraries
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
  • Search 134,701 icons across 28 libraries simultaneously
  • Real-time color and stroke-width customization
  • Export to SVG, PNG, React JSX, Vue, CSS, HTML, and SVG sprites
  • Compare the same icon across multiple libraries
  • No login or API key required
  • 100% client-side processing with no server communication
  • Works offline after first load
  • Support for 28 open-source icon families
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
  • Complete privacy with 100% client-side processing
  • Instant zero-latency search and customization
  • 94.5% of icons require zero attribution
  • Export to multiple code formats with one click
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check16 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)35
Citation Flow (Majestic)2422
Referring domains (Majestic)1931

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