Embird vs Ink/Stitch
| Embird | Ink/Stitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | extension, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 149 one-time | — |
| Auto-digitizing | Yes | No |
| Stitch simulation | Yes | Yes |
| Appliqué tools | Yes | Yes |
| Vector import | Yes | Yes |
| Machine file formats | 9MM, ART, BRO, CSD, DAT, DSB, DST, DSZ, ECF, EMB, EOF, EXP, EXY, FXY, GT, HUS, INB, JEF, JEF+, JPX, KSM, M1/M2/M3, MAX, MIT, NEW, PCD, PCS, PCM, PCQ, PEC, PES, PHB, PHC, PLT, PSF, PTN, PUM, SEW, SHV, SPX | DST, EXP, G-CODE, JEF, PEC, PES, TBF, U01, VP3, XXX, 100, 10o, BRO, DAT, DSB, DSZ, EMD, EXY, FXY, GT, HUS, INB, JPX, KSM, MAX, MIT, NEW, PCD, PCM, PCQ, PCS, PHB, PHC, SEW, SHV, SPX, STC, STX, TAP, ZHS |
| Supported platforms | both | both |
| Maximum hoop size | 297 x 604 mm (Brother ScanNCut Square) | — |
Both are listed in Best Embroidery Design Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Ink/Stitch scores higher on our published basis.