VS Comparison
Brodette vs Pic2Pat
Both tools convert photos to cross-stitch patterns for free. Here's what the same photo looks like through each.
Brodette
Pic2PatColor matching
Brodette
CIEDE2000 perceptual matching
Competitor
Basic RGB color reduction
Background removal
Brodette
Built-in, browser-based
Competitor
Not available
Platform
Brodette
Any web browser
Competitor
Web browser
Max colors
Brodette
Full DMC palette (400+ colors)
Competitor
Up to 60 colors
PDF output
Brodette
Symbol chart + legend + shopping list with skein counts
Competitor
Basic symbol chart
Confetti reduction
Brodette
Built-in confetti reduction
Competitor
No confetti reduction
Price
Brodette
Free / $3 per export
Competitor
Free
Active development
Brodette
Actively maintained (2026)
Competitor
Minimal updates
Verdict
The difference is in the details.
Pic2Pat is a fine starting point for simple images, but its basic RGB color reduction shows in the results. Brodette's CIEDE2000 color matching produces patterns that are noticeably truer to the original photo — especially for skin tones and subtle gradients. Add built-in background removal and a full PDF shopping list, and the gap widens quickly.
Pic2Pat