Embrowser vs Melco DesignShop 12
Embrowser
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| Figure | Embrowser | Melco DesignShop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.32/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Embroidery Design Software | 8.1 (#8) | 7.3 (#22) |
| File formats | It supports embroidery files PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP, and U01, plus SVG and image imports, and exports to the six listed embroidery formats. | It supports DST, EXP, EXP+, EPS, ART8, PES, EMB, and Melco’s OFM format; ART8 and EMB are marked import or open only. |
| Purpose | Embrowser turns photos, logos, and text into machine embroidery in a web browser. | DesignShop 12 is embroidery digitizing software with design capabilities and tools for creating embroidery designs. |
| Support | Users can contact support by email or in-app help resources, and Hobby users receive priority support. | Melco offers technical support by phone and email, along with an online knowledge base and FAQs. |
Plans
Melco DesignShop 12
- Lettering$590, paid once
- Editor$890, paid once
- Vector$1,990, paid once
- Professional$2,890, paid once
In their own words
Embrowser
Embrowser is a browser-based editor for turning photos, logos, and text into machine embroidery designs. Its drawing tools cover paths, nodes, freehand work, shape operations, and a knife tool; text can follow curved paths. Image tracing converts photos into editable paths and stitches, and a 3D preview lets you inspect a design before stitching. The Free plan includes two image auto-traces per week. Embrowser imports SVG and image files, and exports PES, DST, JEF, VP3, EXP, and U01 embroidery files. The maker says it works with machines that read those formats, covering most home and commercial machines. It runs in a browser without installation but needs an internet connection; the maker says it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and tablets. Desktop and laptop browsers suit editing best, tablets suit viewing and simple changes, and phones are too small for the editor. Free costs nothing; Hobby costs $9.99 a month or $99.90 a year.
Melco DesignShop 12
Melco DesignShop 12 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.