Best Embroidery Design Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Boldbobbin is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of mySewnet Embroidery and StitchConsole. The best-ranked option with a free plan is mySewnet Embroidery. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Boldbobbin at $1.75/mo.
Embroidery design software supports creating or adapting designs for stitching. Compare auto-digitizing and appliqué tools with stitch simulation to assess the design capabilities on offer. Machine file formats and maximum hoop size help you check compatibility with your equipment and project needs; vector import and supported platforms add workflow considerations. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing are useful cost details to weigh. Boldbobbin, mySewnet Embroidery and StitchConsole are among the options, as are Ink/Stitch and TurtleStitch. Use the listed features to consider how each program might fit the way you prepare designs, the machine you use and the platform you prefer.
28 embroidery design software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
4 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BoldbobbinWeb · Windows · Mac · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $1.75/mo | 6.7 | |
| 2 | mySewnet EmbroideryWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $8.33/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | StitchConsoleWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $19/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | Ink/StitchWindows · Mac · Linux · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | TurtleStitchWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 6 | PEmbroiderWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 7 | Tajima DGWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 8 | Tajima Embroidery i2Windows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 9 | ApS-EthosNo platforms listed | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 10 | EmbrowserWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 11 | Stitch EraWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 12 | DRAWings PRO XIIWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 13 | EmbirdWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 14 | Hatch EmbroideryWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $99/mo | 5.1 |
| 15 | SewArtWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 16 | Brother PE-DESIGN 11Windows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 17 | OctostitchWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 18 | BERNINA Embroidery Software 9Windows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 19 | Embrilliance StitchArtistWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 20 | Janome Artistic DigitizerWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 21 | Melco DesignShop 12Windows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 22 | Perfect Embroidery ProWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 23 | Ricoma ChromaWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 24 | BasePacWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 25 | Embroidery Legacy Digitizing SoftwareWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which embroidery design software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Boldbobbin is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 6.7. mySewnet Embroidery is second and StitchConsole third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Boldbobbin has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.75/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.