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Threaded vs CADCraft

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Threaded compared with CADCraft
DetailThreaded logo ThreadedCADCraft logo CADCraft
What it doesTurn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns Free online CAD in your browser with no account or installation required
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan includes full editor, photo-to-pattern conversion, DMC and Anchor thread matching, and one saved design up to 100 x 100 stitches. Pro: $15/month billed monthly or $10/month billed yearly ($120/year). Not given
Key features
  • Photo-to-pattern conversion that creates gridded cross stitch charts
  • Color matching across 49 real thread libraries including DMC, Anchor, Madeira, and Cosmo
  • Exact stitch and skein counts for every color
  • Print-ready PDF charts with named-thread legend and symbol grids
  • Hand-editing tools including magic wand select, text, shapes, and fill
  • Supports both cross stitch and needlepoint on various fabric counts and canvas meshes
  • Works in web browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and iPad with no installation
  • Skeins calculator and progress tracking in Pro plan
  • 2D drafting with lines, circles, polylines and arcs
  • DXF and DWG file support
  • Layers, dimensions, blocks and hatching
  • Object snaps and coordinate input
  • Local file storage and download
  • Private cloud save with optional account
  • Runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari
What makes it different
  • Color-matched to 49 real thread brands you can actually buy
  • Exact stitch counts prevent running out of thread mid-project
  • Print-ready PDF charts made for the armchair, not the screen
  • Completely free with no subscription or account requirement
  • Open-source licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0
  • No download or installation needed
  • Runs locally in your browser
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check11 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)16
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