Embrowser
6.6#8 in embroidery design softwareFrom $99.90 a yearFree planWeb
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Ink/Stitch
7.5#3 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Embrowser | Ink/Stitch |
|---|---|---|
| File formats | It supports embroidery files PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP, and U01, plus SVG and image imports, and exports to the six listed embroidery formats. | It imports and exports embroidery files in formats including DST, EXP, JEF, PEC, PES, VP3, and XXX, and can also export a detailed PDF view. |
| Purpose | Embrowser turns photos, logos, and text into machine embroidery in a web browser. | Ink/Stitch is an open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape and SVG. |
| Security | The privacy policy says design files are stored in Cloudflare R2 with provider-managed encryption at rest and TLS in transit, and browser-to-service traffic uses HTTPS. | The Windows download page says free code signing is provided by SignPath.io with a certificate from SignPath Foundation and links to a code signing policy. |
| Support | Users can contact support by email or in-app help resources, and Hobby users receive priority support. | Support is provided through an Inkscape forum, chat channel, GitHub bug reports, videos and Facebook groups. |
Embrowser plans
- FreeFree
- Hobby (monthly)$9.99 a month
- Hobby (yearly)$99.90 a year
Ink/Stitch plans
- FreeFree
- Ink/StitchFree
Pick Embrowser if…
Embrowser suits people who want to create or adapt embroidery designs in a browser, including users who need image tracing or a 3D stitch preview. It is better suited to desktop and laptop editing than phone use.
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.