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Stitchmate compared with Kite
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmateKite logo Kite
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Design canvas where AI agents and humans work together
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inAM Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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: unlimited editors and viewers, 1 workspace with 3 files, 200 agent actions a day. Pro: $20 per editor per month (billed monthly) or $16 per editor per month (billed yearly), includes unlimited files and workspaces, unlimited agent actions, version history. Team: $35 per editor per month (bille
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
  • Real HTML and CSS designs that agents can edit directly
  • Auto layout, components with variants, and variables with modes
  • Figma import and export capability
  • Design system integration with skills and guardrails
  • Comment-based task assignment for agents
  • MCP server with 59 tools for reading, drawing and editing
  • Real-time live collaboration with team and agents
  • Version history and restore functionality
  • Copy frames as HTML, React or Tailwind code
  • Mac app with local MCP server for offline agent work
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
  • Agents work in real HTML and CSS, not converted designs
  • No separate AI credits to pay for agent usage
  • Design system enforcement so agents follow brand guidelines automatically
  • Works with any MCP client including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)31
Citation Flow (Majestic)2421
Referring domains (Majestic)194

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