Embrilliance StitchArtist
6.0#16 in embroidery design software$169 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitEmbrilliance StitchArtist vs Ink/Stitch
Ink/Stitch
7.5#3 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Embrilliance StitchArtist | Ink/Stitch |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | StitchArtist runs within the Embrilliance Platform and can share one interface with other Embrilliance programs when users own multiple titles. | Ink/Stitch is an Inkscape extension and requires Inkscape version 1.0.2 or higher. |
| Purpose | StitchArtist creates machine embroidery designs from scratch by letting users draw shapes, assign stitch types and properties, and generate stitches. | Ink/Stitch is an open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape and SVG. |
| Support | The maker answers inquiries through a support ticket system and says responses may be delayed at night in the US or on weekends. | Support is provided through an Inkscape forum, chat channel, GitHub bug reports, videos and Facebook groups. |
Embrilliance StitchArtist plans
- StitchArtist Level 1$169, paid once
- StitchArtist Level 2$369, paid once
- StitchArtist Level 3$649, paid once
Ink/Stitch plans
- FreeFree
- Ink/StitchFree
Pick Embrilliance StitchArtist if…
It suits embroiderers who want to draw and build machine designs themselves, with tools suited to different levels of project complexity. It is not intended for automatic photo conversion or editing existing designs.
Pick Ink/Stitch if…
Ink/Stitch suits hobbyists and professional digitizers who want embroidery design tools within Inkscape. It may also appeal to users who need lettering, stitch previews, thread palettes, and machine-file export options.