Ink/Stitch
7.5#3 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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Octostitch
6.2#13 in embroidery design software£40 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Ink/Stitch | Octostitch |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | The project provides releases for Linux, Windows, and macOS; its macOS download page supports Monterey (12) and later. | The native desktop app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux; the download page lists Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS Apple Silicon M1+, and Linux x86-64 packages. |
| Purpose | Ink/Stitch is an open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape and SVG. | Octostitch is desktop embroidery digitising software for craft businesses and hobbyists. |
| Stitch types | Available stitch options include running, bean, ripple, satin, E-stitch, S-stitch, zig-zag satin, fill, contour, guided, gradient, meander and tartan stitches. | Supported stitch types include satin with automatic underlay, tatami and guided fills, appliqué, bean stitch and cut lines. |
| Support | Support is provided through an Inkscape forum, chat channel, GitHub bug reports, videos and Facebook groups. | Support is available by email at [email protected] or through Instagram. |
Ink/Stitch plans
- FreeFree
- Ink/StitchFree
Octostitch plans
- Octostitch£40, paid once
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.
Pick Octostitch if…
Octostitch suits hobbyists and craft businesses that need desktop embroidery digitising tools across Linux, macOS, or Windows. It may also fit commercial users who want machine-format export and reusable custom libraries.