Xstitchify
Cross Stitch Software Compared
Honest, side-by-side comparisons of the most popular cross stitch pattern design tools. We highlight strengths and limitations of each - including our own.
Xstitchify vs PCStitch
PCStitch is a long-established Windows desktop application for cross stitch pattern design. First released in the 1990s, it has been the industry standard for decades …
Xstitchify vs WinStitch
WinStitch (and its Mac counterpart MacStitch) is professional-grade cross stitch design software from Ursa Software. It offers advanced colour reduction, dithering, and support for various …
Xstitchify vs Stitch Fiddle
Stitch Fiddle is a web-based cross stitch pattern design tool with a focus on creating patterns from scratch. It offers image import and a grid-based …
Xstitchify vs KG-Chart
KG-Chart is a free Windows application for designing cross stitch patterns. The LE (Limited Edition) version is free and popular among hobbyists who prefer to …
Quick Comparison
| Xstitchify | PCStitch | WinStitch | Stitch Fiddle | KG-Chart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (any device) | Windows | Windows, Mac | Web (any device) | Windows |
| Price | Free / £7.99/mo | $49.95 | From $59 | Free / $3.99/mo | Free / $35 |
| Image to pattern | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text patterns | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | - |
| QR code patterns | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Works on iPad/mobile | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | - |
| Backstitch | Soon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thread conversion | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Free tier | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |