BasePac
5.8#22 in embroidery design softwareWindows
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Ink/Stitch
7.5#3 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | BasePac | Ink/Stitch |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | ASP Manager links incoming orders to an embroidery business, and barcode print sheets can be used to load patterns from a network with a barcode scanner. | Ink/Stitch is an Inkscape extension and requires Inkscape version 1.0.2 or higher. |
| Lettering | It includes 100 preinstalled fonts, supports TrueType font conversion, and can process name lists into text templates. | The lettering tool supports keyboard text entry, pre-digitized fonts, custom fonts and font filtering by category, size and glyph coverage. |
| License | The full version can be downloaded and reinstalled, but use requires a corresponding license. | Ink/Stitch is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.0 or later and the page says it will always be free to use, share, and contribute to. |
| Purpose | BasePac 10 creates, edits, and manages embroidery files for industrial embroidery, including classic and technical embroidery. | Ink/Stitch is an open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape and SVG. |
| Support | ZSK offers online training, individual or group seminars at its site or the customer's site, plus FAQs and software update information. | Support is provided through an Inkscape forum, chat channel, GitHub bug reports, videos and Facebook groups. |
BasePac plans
- BasePac BasePriced on request
- BasePac PremiumPriced on request
- BasePac ProfessionalPriced on request
- BasePac TechnologyPriced on request
Ink/Stitch plans
- FreeFree
- Ink/StitchFree
Pick BasePac if…
BasePac suits industrial embroidery businesses creating, editing, or managing machine-ready files, including technical embroidery work. It may also suit users who need lettering, vector-based digitizing, or network pattern transfer.
Pick Ink/Stitch if…
Ink/Stitch suits hobbyists and professional digitizers who want embroidery design tools within Inkscape. It may also appeal to users who need lettering, stitch previews, thread palettes, and machine-file export options.