BasePac vs Hatch Embroidery
BasePac
zsk.de
Hatch Embroidery
hatchembroidery.comSide by side
| Figure | BasePac | Hatch Embroidery |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Embroidery Design Software | 8.0 (#9) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Digitizing | Features include automatic generation of stitch data from images or vector files, stitch effects, and vector-file optimization. | The software includes manual digitizing tools for creating designs from scratch and controlling stitches. |
| Headquarters | Krefeld, Germany | Sydney, Australia |
| Purpose | BasePac 10 creates, edits, and manages embroidery files for industrial embroidery, including classic and technical embroidery. | Hatch Embroidery is machine embroidery software designed for hobbyists and home embroiderers. |
| Support | ZSK offers online training, individual or group seminars at its site or the customer's site, plus FAQs and software update information. | The maker says its expert support team typically replies within one business day. |
Plans
BasePac
- BasePac BasePriced on request
- BasePac PremiumPriced on request
- BasePac ProfessionalPriced on request
- BasePac TechnologyPriced on request
Hatch Embroidery
- Composer FlexPay$99 a month
- Digitizer FlexPay$99 a month
- Organizer$199, paid once
- Personalizer$299, paid once
- Composer$699, paid once
- Digitizer$1,199, paid once
In their own words
Hatch Embroidery
Hatch Embroidery is machine embroidery software for hobbyists and home embroiderers. It provides manual digitizing tools to build designs from scratch and control stitches, then exports work to more than 35 embroidery machine formats. Composer and higher levels can auto-digitize photos and artwork; Composer also includes multi-hooping and CorelDRAW integration. Digitizer adds manual digitizing, Color PhotoStitch and advanced appliqué. Hatch 4 supports native DXF import without CorelDRAW and wireless transfer to supported Brother machines. Stitch simulation and appliqué tools are included. The software runs on Windows 11 64-bit; paid licenses can run on Mac using Parallels. Internet is needed for sign-in and license checks, though offline use can continue for up to 30 days before reconnecting. Purchases include Hatch Academy access, with over 500 lessons described. Organizer costs $199, paid once, Personalizer $299, paid once, Composer $699, paid once and Digitizer $1,199, paid once. Composer FlexPay and Digitizer FlexPay each cost $99 a month. A 30-day trial and 30-day money-back guarantee for direct purchases are listed.