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Threaded vs Onlook

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Threaded compared with Onlook
DetailThreaded logo ThreadedOnlook logo Onlook
What it doesTurn photos into stitchable cross stitch and needlepoint patterns A free, local-first visual editor for designers to craft code in real React codebases
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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 self-hosted version available on GitHub. For Teams: Custom pricing tailored to your team's needs. Contact us or book a demo.
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
  • Real-time visual editing of React components
  • Infinite canvas design interface
  • Real-time collaboration on code
  • Works with existing React projects and Storybook
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
  • Code is the source of truth—no design drift from implementation
  • Works directly in real codebases with existing design systems
  • AI-assisted design generation that understands React architecture
  • Open-source and transparent to the development community
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check59 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)117
Citation Flow (Majestic)1636
Referring domains (Majestic)5799

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