Stitchmate vs Image2Layer

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Stitchmate compared with Image2Layer
Detail	Stitchmate	Image2Layer
What it does	Free online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads	AI tool to separate images into editable layers for PSD, PNG and ZIP export
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	2025	Not given
Based in	AM	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free: 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: 50 welcome credits. Starter: €7.99/month with 1,000 credits (about 125 layers). Creator: €16.99/month with 2,400 credits (about 300 layers). Studio: €44.99/month with 6,400 credits (about 800 layers). Yearly plans available with 2 months free. Credit packs: €3.99 for 400 credits, €7.99 for 900
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	Semantic layer separation into subjects, objects, text, shadows and backgrounds Background reconstruction behind removed objects Export as layered PSD, transparent PNG or ZIP Process in 60 to 120 seconds Support for JPG, PNG and WebP up to 24 MB Layer output at original image resolution up to 4 megapixels Targeted Layer tool to extract single elements Background Splitter for subject and background separation Commercial use allowed without watermark on any plan Failed jobs never charged, automatic credit return
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	Background reconstruction that rebuilds hidden areas, unlike basic background removal that leaves gaps Works with raster layers at original image resolution Results stay accessible for 30 days for re-download without extra cost
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	18 +1 (up) since last check	27 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	3	7
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	26
Referring domains (Majestic)	19	87

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