Comparison
Compare Cross-Stitch Pattern Tools
See how Brodette stacks up against eight cross-stitch pattern tools — side by side, same photo, feature by feature.
| Feature | Brodette | Pic2Pat | Stitch Fiddle | Stitchmate | FlossCross | Knytstudio | Pixel-Stitch | PCStitch | DMC Stitch Your Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color matching | CIEDE2000 perceptual matching | Basic RGB color reduction | Basic RGB color reduction | Algorithmic DMC/Anchor/Cosmo matching | Photographed DMC swatch matching | Multi-brand auto-match | Basic color reduction | Manual color picking | DMC-only matching |
| Background removal | Built-in, browser-based | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Platform | Any web browser | Web browser | Web browser | Web browser | Web browser | Web browser, cloud sync | Web browser | Windows desktop only | Web browser, email delivery |
| Max colors | Full DMC palette (400+) | Up to 60 colors | Limited on free tier | DMC, Anchor, Cosmo palettes | 498 DMC colors | Multiple thread brand palettes | DMC, Anchor, Sulky palettes | Unlimited (manual) | DMC palette only |
| PDF output | Symbol chart + legend + shopping list | Basic symbol chart | Symbol chart + color key (paid) | $3.99 per pattern | Full PDF export, free | Free tier limited to 3 patterns | Free PDF export | Requires PDF printer | PDF emailed, no live preview |
| Confetti reduction | Built-in | None | None | Built-in | Not available | Built-in with adjustable levels | None | None | None |
| Price | Free / $3 per export | Free | Freemium | Free to use, $3.99 per PDF | Free | Free (3 patterns), then paid monthly | Free, no registration | $49.95 one-time | ~$9.99 per pattern |
| Active development | Actively maintained (2026) | Minimal updates | Active | Active (2026) | Active (2025) | Active with AI features (2026) | Minimal -- no visible changelog | Last updated ~2016 | Maintained by DMC |
Brodette vs Pic2Pat
Both tools convert photos to cross-stitch patterns for free. Here's what the same photo looks like through each.
See full comparisonBrodette vs Stitch Fiddle
Stitch Fiddle supports multiple craft types. Here's how its cross-stitch photo conversion compares to a dedicated tool.
See full comparisonBrodette vs Stitchmate
Both are modern web-based pattern tools with confetti reduction. Here's how they compare on the same photo.
See full comparisonBrodette vs FlossCross
Both tools are free with no registration required. Here's what the same photo looks like through each.
See full comparisonBrodette vs Knytstudio
Knytstudio adds AI generation and community features to pattern making. Here's how its photo conversion compares.
See full comparisonBrodette vs Pixel-Stitch
Pixel-Stitch is a fast, free converter with no sign-up. Here's what the same photo looks like through each tool.
See full comparisonBrodette vs PCStitch
PCStitch has been the go-to desktop app for decades. Here's how a modern web-based tool compares.
See full comparisonBrodette vs DMC Stitch Your Photo
DMC's official tool converts photos using their thread catalog. Here's how the results compare to a dedicated pattern tool.
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