Boldbobbin
8.0#1 in embroidery design softwareFrom $21 a monthFree planiOSWebLinuxmacOS
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Hatch Embroidery
6.2#12 in embroidery design softwareFrom $99 a monthmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Boldbobbin | Hatch Embroidery |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-digitizing | The software can turn images into editable embroidery stitches automatically. | Composer and higher levels can auto-digitize photos and artwork into embroidery. |
| Digitizing | Auto-digitizing turns images into editable embroidery designs, and the product also offers photostitch and a pixel art editor. | The software includes manual digitizing tools for creating designs from scratch and controlling stitches. |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Switzerland | Sydney, Australia |
| Machine formats | Exports include DST, PES, PEC, JEF, EXP, VP3, XXX and U01 machine formats plus SVG and PNG previews. | It exports designs to over 35 file formats and is described as compatible with popular embroidery 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
Hatch Embroidery plans
- Composer FlexPay$99 a month
- Digitizer FlexPay$99 a month
- Organizer$199, paid once
- Personalizer$299, paid once
- Composer$699, paid once
- Digitizer$1,199, paid once
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 Hatch Embroidery if…
Hatch Embroidery suits hobbyists and home embroiderers who want tools for digitizing, editing, and exporting designs. The available tools and plans vary by edition, from library organization to manual digitizing and photo conversion.