Boldbobbin
8.0#1 in embroidery design softwareFrom $21 a monthFree planiOSWebLinuxmacOS
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Stitch Era
5.6#26 in embroidery design softwareWindows
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| Fact | Boldbobbin | Stitch Era |
|---|---|---|
| Digitizing | Auto-digitizing turns images into editable embroidery designs, and the product also offers photostitch and a pixel art editor. | It can digitize raster or vector artwork automatically or manually and export designs in commercial machine formats. |
| Headquarters | Zürich, Switzerland | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Integrations | The documented machine compatibility list includes Brother, Bernina, Janome, Elna, Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, Baby Lock, Tajima, Ricoma and BAI. | The product page says Stitch Era may integrate with the maker’s Hotfix Era software for rhinestone or sequin decoration. |
| Lettering | Boldbobbin includes six digitized fonts, supports importing personal typefaces and provides a lettering editor. | Its lettering tools support pre-digitized fonts and TrueType fonts installed on the computer. |
| Machine compatibility | The site lists compatibility references including Brother, Bernina, Janome, Elna, Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, BAI, Tajima, Ricoma and Baby Lock. | The maker says the software supports most embroidery machine brands and models and lists formats including DST, PES, JEF, and HUS. |
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
Stitch Era plans
- Stitch Era Liberty perpetual license—
- Stitch Era Liberty subscription—
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 Stitch Era if…
Stitch Era may suit small apparel decoration businesses and home embroiderers looking for digitizing, stitch editing, and lettering tools. Windows users should check the required configuration and formats against their setup.