Embrilliance StitchArtist vs Ink/Stitch
Embrilliance StitchArtist
embrilliance.comInk/Stitch
inkstitch.orgSide by side
| Figure | Embrilliance StitchArtist | Ink/Stitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Embroidery Design Software | 7.9 (#11) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Integrations | StitchArtist runs within the Embrilliance Platform and can share one interface with other Embrilliance programs when users own multiple titles. | Ink/Stitch is an Inkscape extension and requires Inkscape version 1.0.2 or higher. |
| Purpose | StitchArtist creates machine embroidery designs from scratch by letting users draw shapes, assign stitch types and properties, and generate stitches. | Ink/Stitch is an open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape and SVG. |
| Support | The maker answers inquiries through a support ticket system and says responses may be delayed at night in the US or on weekends. | Support is provided through an Inkscape forum, chat channel, GitHub bug reports, videos and Facebook groups. |
Plans
Embrilliance StitchArtist
- StitchArtist Level 1$169, paid once
- StitchArtist Level 2$369, paid once
- StitchArtist Level 3$649, paid once
In their own words
Embrilliance StitchArtist
Embrilliance StitchArtist has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Ink/Stitch
Ink/Stitch is a machine embroidery design platform built around Inkscape and SVG, available as an extension for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It requires Inkscape 1.0.2 or higher and is free to use under GNU GPL version 3.0 or later. Designs can use running, bean, ripple, satin, fill, cutwork, redwork, and tartan stitches, with manual stitch placement also available. Lettering tools support typing with pre-digitized fonts or creating custom fonts. Users can preview an animated stitch-out or a stitch plan, then make a PDF with realistic rendering or line-drawing mode. Thread tools allow installation of palettes from more than 60 manufacturers, creation of custom palettes, and matching design colors to a selected palette. Ink/Stitch imports and exports embroidery formats including DST, EXP, JEF, PEC, PES, VP3, and XXX, and can export a detailed PDF view. It offers appliqué tools, vector import, and stitch simulation, but not auto-digitizing. Brother PEC and PES files cannot save more than 255 color changes.