Embrowser vs Ricoma Chroma
Embrowser
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| Figure | Embrowser | Ricoma Chroma |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.32/mo | $66.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Embroidery Design Software | 8.1 (#8) | 7.6 (#19) |
| Auto digitizing | Image tracing can convert photos into editable paths and stitches; the Free plan includes 2 image auto-traces per week. | Auto digitizing converts vector files, PNGs, or JPEGs into embroidery files. |
| 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. | Chroma accepts AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, and JPG input and exports multiple embroidery formats plus PDF, JPG, and PNG. |
| Purpose | Embrowser turns photos, logos, and text into machine embroidery in a web browser. | Chroma is digitizing software for creating embroidery designs. |
| Security | The privacy policy says design files are stored in Cloudflare R2 with provider-managed encryption at rest and TLS in transit, and browser-to-service traffic uses HTTPS. | Ricoma says payment information is processed securely and that it does not store or have access to credit card details. |
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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.
Ricoma Chroma
Ricoma Chroma has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.