Artlandia SymmetryWorks vs Raspberry AI Prints & Patterns

Artlandia SymmetryWorks is an Adobe Illustrator plug-in for building repeat patterns on Windows and macOS. Editing a motif updates its linked pattern immediately. Pattern tools include one-click creation, interactive editing, replicas, multi-replicas, repeat systems, and templates. It works with Illustrator symbols, compound shapes, blends, and raster images, and patterns can be saved as Illustrator swatches. Version 6 adds counterchange symmetry operations and editable color reversal. The LP edition adds LivePresets, which update objects filled with SymmetryWorks patterns. Supported repeat styles include shift, drop, brick, half-drop, rotational, spiral, mosaic, check, and kaleidoscope among others. Version 6.5 supports Illustrator CS6 through CC 2025; the store lists 6.5 for CC 2023 and later, with versions 6 and 5 for older releases. Prices range from $124.50, paid once for the student download to $399, paid once for the LP shipped version.

Raspberry AI Prints & Patterns turns text prompts and optional reference images into seamless textile prints. It can make one-way directional or two-way non-directional repeats, with repeat types also including 2-way and half-drop. Users can preview designs on garments, textiles, or accessories before production, and adjust variations, color, and size or extract a print from a garment photo. Up to three reference images can be supplied, with a weight assigned to each. The Limited Color Palette setting limits designs to 12 colors, which can reduce detail in complex motifs. Exports include PNG, JPEG, and SVG; SVG uses one credit. Connections listed include Pantone Connect, Browzwear, Miro, Adobe Creative Cloud, SharePoint, OneDrive, Cloudinary, Shopify, and BigCommerce. The Free plan provides 50 one-time credits. Individual costs $49 a month, Basic $198 a month, and Professional $298 a month. A seven-day trial provides full product access, with no card charge until day eight. Web and API are listed platforms.