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Stitchmate vs Pixco

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Stitchmate compared with Pixco
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmatePixco logo Pixco
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Framer components, templates and resources
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. Components range from free to pay-what-you-want. All Access subscription: $149 (discounted from $323).
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
  • Light and dark theme toggle
  • Remembers visitor theme preference
  • Code override for components
  • Customizable icon colors
  • Adjustable icon size
  • System theme detection
  • Multiple instance support
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
  • No setup required - works immediately when dropped into a Framer project
  • Variant naming convention covers components that color styles cannot reach
  • Works with Framer's built-in light and dark color styles
  • Free and pay-what-you-want pricing
  • Persists user preference across sessions
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check34 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)33
Citation Flow (Majestic)2429
Referring domains (Majestic)1969

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