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Stitchmate vs StampZen

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Stitchmate compared with StampZen
DetailStitchmate logo StitchmateStampZen logo StampZen
What it doesFree online cross stitch design tool — convert photos or design charts for cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, crochet and fuse beads Free online stamp maker for custom stamps and seals
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 design edits and 480px watermarked JPG download. Paid: High-res PNG $2.50, PNG + SVG $2.90, All formats (PNG + SVG + PDF) $3.50. No subscription, one-time payment only.
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
  • 26 stamp template categories including company seals, notary, date, and deposit stamps
  • Round, square, or rectangular stamp shapes sized in real millimeters
  • Live preview rendering as you edit
  • Free watermarked JPG download to test layout
  • High-resolution PNG export at 6000px with transparent background
  • Vector SVG export with text converted to outlines for stamp makers
  • Print-ready PDF at true physical size
  • Mobile-responsive web app with no installation required
  • Customizable fonts including Oswald, Archivo, PT Serif, Courier Prime, and Noto Sans CJK
  • Adjustable ink color, opacity, aging effect, and border styles
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 account creation or signup required to design and download free preview
  • Pay once per design, no subscription billing
  • Server-side rendering ensures preview matches final export exactly
  • Designed specifically for real documents with print-ready output at true size
  • Seven-day email download link for file re-downloads after payment
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check11 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)36
Citation Flow (Majestic)2422
Referring domains (Majestic)1910

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