Embird
6.9#5 in embroidery design software$15 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitEmbird vs PEmbroider
PEmbroider
7.1#4 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planAPImacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Embird | PEmbroider |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The maker publishes FAQ pages, task tutorials, module manuals and a 348-page Studio Next user guide. | The project supplies a cheat sheet, full API, examples, FAQ, installation instructions and a tutorial video. |
| Founded | 1997 | 2020 |
| Purpose | Embird is modular software for machine embroidery digitizing, quilting, and customization. | PEmbroider is a Java library for generating computational embroidery designs in Processing. |
Embird plans
- Pre-digitized Alphabets$15, paid once
- Iconizer$20, paid once
- Cross Stitch$75, paid once
- Sfumato Stitch$90, paid once
- Font Engine$145, paid once
- Embird Basic$149, paid once
PEmbroider plans
- FreeFree
- PEmbroiderFree
Pick Embird if…
Embird is for embroidery users who need design editing and conversion, or who want to add specialized functions through plug-ins. Mac users would need to use the maker's stated Wine or Parallels option for the Windows software.
Pick PEmbroider if…
PEmbroider suits artists, makers, educators, craftspersons, and schools using Processing to create embroidery designs. It is also relevant to users preparing output for supported embroidery machines or other 2D devices.