Boldbobbin
8.0#1 in embroidery design softwareFrom $21 a monthFree planiOSWebLinuxmacOS
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mySewnet Embroidery
8.0#2 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Boldbobbin | mySewnet Embroidery |
|---|---|---|
| API and SDK | The public documentation describes the editor and file formats but does not publish a developer API or SDK. | No public API, SDK or developer documentation is identified on the vendor’s public product, support or download pages. |
| Company size | The maker's About page lists a one-person team. | LinkedIn lists SVP Worldwide as having 1,001–5,000 employees. |
| Digitizing | Auto-digitizing turns images into editable embroidery designs, and the product also offers photostitch and a pixel art editor. | Platinum includes wizard-guided digitizing tools for creating embroidery designs. |
| Documentation | Documentation covers installation, tutorials, core concepts, reference tables, how-to guides and troubleshooting, but warns that some pages await human review. | The vendor publishes embroidery help guides, quick-start material, reference guides and FAQs. |
| Lettering | Boldbobbin includes six digitized fonts, supports importing personal typefaces and provides a lettering editor. | The software offers text lettering with 35 shape templates and adjustable stitch properties. |
| Licence | The terms identify Boldbobbin software code, interface design and technology as Boldbobbin GmbH property; no open-source licence is stated. | The terms describe the software and service as SVP proprietary intellectual property and prohibit copying or resale outside permitted use. |
| Machine compatibility | The site lists compatibility references including Brother, Bernina, Janome, Elna, Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, BAI, Tajima, Ricoma and Baby Lock. | The embroidery software is advertised as working with any embroidery-machine brand. |
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
mySewnet Embroidery plans
- BasicFree
- Silver$9.99 a month
- Gold$19.99 a month
- Platinum$39.99 a month
- Essential$99.99 a year
- Extra$199.99 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 mySewnet Embroidery if…
It suits people who want embroidery design tools, ready-made designs, and project guidance across desktop and mobile devices. Premium designs are intended for users with a mySewnet-enabled or CREATIVATE-enabled machine.