Boldbobbin
8.0#1 in embroidery design softwareFrom $21 a monthFree planiOSWebLinuxmacOS
VisitBoldbobbin vs Embrowser
What both publish
| Fact | Boldbobbin | Embrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial use | The Pro commercial-use licence permits selling embroidered physical goods and exported machine files; the native .vemb project file cannot be resold as a standalone product. | The maker says original designs created in Embrowser may be used for personal or commercial projects, subject to its Terms of Service. |
| Machine compatibility | The site lists compatibility references including Brother, Bernina, Janome, Elna, Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, BAI, Tajima, Ricoma and Baby Lock. | The maker says it works with machines that read PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP, or U01 files, covering most home and commercial machines. |
Boldbobbin plans
- PersonalFree
- 500-credit pack$10, paid once
- Pro$21 a month
- 1,500-credit pack$25, paid once
- 3,500-credit pack$50, paid once
- Business$83.33 a month
Embrowser plans
- FreeFree
- Hobby (monthly)$9.99 a month
- Hobby (yearly)$99.90 a year
Pick Boldbobbin if…
Boldbobbin suits independent makers, Etsy sellers, and professional embroidery shops creating or editing designs. The free Personal plan is for non-commercial work; commercial users can consider the Pro licence.
Pick Embrowser if…
Embrowser suits people who want to create or adapt embroidery designs in a browser, including users who need image tracing or a 3D stitch preview. It is better suited to desktop and laptop editing than phone use.