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Threaded vs CatalogKite

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Threaded compared with CatalogKite
DetailThreaded logo ThreadedCatalogKite logo CatalogKite
What it doesTurn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns Product catalog and line sheet maker
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Based inUS IN
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
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). Free: $0/month with up to 25 products per catalog, 3 saved catalogs, 1 online catalog link and PDF downloads with badge. Pro: $9/month or $90/year (billed monthly as $9/month, yearly as $7.50/month) with up to 500 products per catalog, 25 saved catalogs, 10 online catalog links, Excel order forms an
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
  • Six layout templates: catalog, line sheet, price list, order form, lookbook and modern catalog
  • Print-ready PDF output in A4 or Letter, portrait or landscape
  • Online catalog link that buyers can search and filter
  • WhatsApp and email orders with quantities and totals
  • Import products from CSV, XLSX, Excel or Google Sheets with automatic column mapping
  • Brand customization: logo, colors, six typefaces, cover page and terms block
  • Works on phones and tablets with offline editing capability
  • No signup required for basic PDF creation; work saved in browser
  • Password protection for published catalogs on Business plan
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
  • Free plan includes all six templates and PDF export with no time limit
  • Single source for all sales documents: one product list generates catalogs, line sheets, price lists and order forms
  • Preview and PDF generated from the same layout engine so they match exactly page for page
  • Buyers order by WhatsApp and email directly without needing a checkout or payment processing
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