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Stitchmate vs PixelColor

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Stitchmate compared with PixelColor
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmatePixelColor logo PixelColor
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Professional Color Picker for macOS
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inAM Not given
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. 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
  • Eyedropper tool for picking colors from anywhere on screen
  • Support for multiple color modes including RGB, HSB, and HSL
  • Color library with save and organization functionality
  • Powerful search functionality to find colors by name or value
  • Menu bar quick access with one-click copy
  • Multiple export formats for color values
  • Global hotkey for instant color picking
  • Color history tracking and management
  • Customizable global hotkeys and color format preferences
  • Automatic dark mode adaptation
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
  • Secure local data storage with no privacy concerns
  • Real-time preview and precise color adjustment
  • All data stored securely on your device
  • Menu bar integration for instant access
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)31
Citation Flow (Majestic)2415
Referring domains (Majestic)198

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