PEmbroider vs Stitch Era
| PEmbroider | Stitch Era | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Stitch simulation | Yes | Yes |
| Vector import | Yes | Yes |
| Machine file formats | DST, EXP, JEF, PEC, PES, VP3, XXX | JEF, DST, PES, PHB, PHC, PEC, SEW, HUS, VIP, PCM, PCS, EXP, 10O, U01, FDR, FMC, ZSK, TAP, INB, SST, KSM, Juki AMS, 100 |
| Supported platforms | both | windows |
| Auto-digitizing | — | Yes |
| Appliqué tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Embroidery Design Software. On Everything Xiaomi, PEmbroider scores higher on our published basis.