Embrilliance StitchArtist vs TurtleStitch
Embrilliance StitchArtist
embrilliance.comTurtleStitch
turtlestitch.orgSide by side
| Figure | Embrilliance StitchArtist | TurtleStitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Embroidery Design Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.6 (#20) |
| Integrations | StitchArtist runs within the Embrilliance Platform and can share one interface with other Embrilliance programs when users own multiple titles. | TurtleStitch is based on Snap!, and its FAQ identifies Ink/Stitch as software that may convert designs for machines using other formats. |
| Purpose | StitchArtist creates machine embroidery designs from scratch by letting users draw shapes, assign stitch types and properties, and generate stitches. | TurtleStitch lets users create, share, and remix embroidery patterns through code. |
| Support | The maker answers inquiries through a support ticket system and says responses may be delayed at night in the US or on weekends. | The site directs users to its community forum for questions and feedback and to GitHub for technical issues. |
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.
TurtleStitch
TurtleStitch lets people create embroidery patterns by writing programs with visual blocks, then share or remix those designs. It is built on Snap! and runs in a browser, connecting block-based programming with textile craft. Density Warning flags possible stitch-density problems, and X-Ray View helps locate overlaps. Designs can be exported for embroidery machines that use DST or EXP files; Ink/Stitch is identified as a possible way to convert designs for other machine formats.
Online work requires internet access and a modern browser such as Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. For offline work, users can download a release and open index.html in a browser; projects are saved as XML files on the computer and can be reopened, but cloud access is unavailable. Cloud saving requires an account and email, and saved projects are public by default, with an Unshare option. Programming does not require personally identifiable information. TurtleStitch is free, and its described settings include schools, workshops, maker spaces, art projects, and community use.