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Artlandia SymmetryWorks vs Loocie Design
Both stand on pattern design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose SymmetryWorks if you create repeat patterns in Illustrator and want linked edits, varied repeat styles, and swatch export. Consider another option if you do not use Illustrator or need a free plan.
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Loocie Design brings motif extraction, repeat layout, and seam checking into one browser-based Studio. It may suit pattern makers who have artwork ready, but it does not replace a drawing tool.
Visit Loocie DesignThe facts
| Artlandia SymmetryWorks | Loocie Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | SymmetryWorks 6.5 Student Version (Download only): $124.50, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | artlandia.com | loociedesign.com |
| On pattern design software | #11 of 21 | #2 of 21 |
Artlandia SymmetryWorks: what it does well
- Linked patterns update immediately when their motif changes.
- Includes templates, replicas, and interactive pattern editing.
- Works with symbols, compound shapes, blends, and raster images.
- Exports patterns as Illustrator swatches, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or GIF.
- Offers many repeat styles, including brick, mosaic, and kaleidoscope.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- It requires Adobe Illustrator as its host application.
- The student version has restrictions and costs 124.50 USD once.
Loocie Design: what it does well
- Free plan during beta
- Five repeat types
- Preview checks joins in four directions
- PNG, JPG, WEBP, and SVG input
- Works on desktop, tablet, and phone
What to know first
- Not a drawing app
- Make Tile allows up to four motif layers
- Sprite Clean is experimental and may be rough
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