Ink/Stitch
7.5#3 in embroidery design softwareFree planFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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Stitch Era
5.6#26 in embroidery design softwareWindows
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| Fact | Ink/Stitch | Stitch Era |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Ink/Stitch is an Inkscape extension and requires Inkscape version 1.0.2 or higher. | The product page says Stitch Era may integrate with the maker’s Hotfix Era software for rhinestone or sequin decoration. |
| Lettering | The lettering tool supports keyboard text entry, pre-digitized fonts, custom fonts and font filtering by category, size and glyph coverage. | Its lettering tools support pre-digitized fonts and TrueType fonts installed on the computer. |
| Purpose | Ink/Stitch is an open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape and SVG. | Stitch Era is embroidery design software aimed at small apparel decoration shops and home embroiderers. |
| Support | Support is provided through an Inkscape forum, chat channel, GitHub bug reports, videos and Facebook groups. | Users can contact Sierra Software technical support in English or Spanish, and the maker warns that response may be slower than support through a dealer. |
Ink/Stitch plans
- FreeFree
- Ink/StitchFree
Stitch Era plans
- Stitch Era Liberty perpetual license—
- Stitch Era Liberty subscription—
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 Stitch Era if…
Stitch Era may suit small apparel decoration businesses and home embroiderers looking for digitizing, stitch editing, and lettering tools. Windows users should check the required configuration and formats against their setup.