Brother PE-DESIGN 11 vs SewArt
Brother PE-DESIGN 11
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| Figure | Brother PE-DESIGN 11 | SewArt |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Embroidery Design Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.7 (#17) |
| Headquarters | Nagoya, Japan | Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States |
| Internet requirement | Internet access is required to download the installer, upgrade the PE-DESIGN Software Key, and update PE-DESIGN. | The maker says the demo needs no internet, while the retail version needs internet to register and temporarily for registration checks during initial use; afterward it can run offline. |
| Purpose | PE-DESIGN 11 is personal embroidery and sewing digitizing software for casual hobbyists and home-based business entrepreneurs. | SewArt converts raster and vector images into embroidery file formats for machine sewing. |
| Support | Brother's product page directs users to its Support Center for drivers, manuals, and troubleshooting and offers access to its Support Team. | The maker provides product support by email, phone, or remote session, and the SewArt support group offers user help and tips. |
Plans
Brother PE-DESIGN 11
- PE-DESIGN 11$1,450, paid once
- PE-DESIGN 11 official purchasePriced on request
In their own words
Brother PE-DESIGN 11
Brother PE-DESIGN 11 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.