BasePac vs SewArt
BasePac
zsk.deSewArt
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| Figure | BasePac | SewArt |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Embroidery Design Software | 8.0 (#9) | 7.7 (#17) |
| Headquarters | Krefeld, Germany | Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States |
| Purpose | BasePac 10 creates, edits, and manages embroidery files for industrial embroidery, including classic and technical embroidery. | SewArt converts raster and vector images into embroidery file formats for machine sewing. |
| 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 provides product support by email, phone, or remote session, and the SewArt support group offers user help and tips. |
Plans
BasePac
- BasePac BasePriced on request
- BasePac PremiumPriced on request
- BasePac ProfessionalPriced on request
- BasePac TechnologyPriced on request
In their own words
SewArt
SewArt converts raster and vector images into embroidery file formats for machine sewing. It accepts BMP, PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, WMF and EMF files, and can produce PES, DST, JEF, EXP, HUS, VIP, VP3 and XXX files. Digitizing tools include automatic and manual methods, pattern fills, stitch-angle choices and a manual satin-fill stitch tool. Artwork preparation options include color reduction, smoothing, color merging and speckle removal. The free 30-day demo is for evaluation, but saved converted files are limited to at most three colors. A SewArt license costs $75 as a one-time purchase, with no additional update fees; the CD option costs $93, paid once and ships only in the US. Windows downloads are offered in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. A Mac download is available but requires Windows emulation software. The maker says output can be converted by SewWhat-Pro or other embroidery editors into additional formats compatible with most home and commercial machines.