Side by side
BasePac vs StitchConsole
Both stand on embroidery design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
BasePac offers tools spanning embroidery design, machine settings, lettering, and production handoff. Buyers should note its Windows-only support, license requirement, and the separate contact-based demo process.
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StitchConsole combines stitch editing, image conversion, and previews in a browser app. Its free plan provides core tools, while Pro adds lettering, appliqué, and other advanced functions.
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| BasePac | StitchConsole | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | zsk.de | stitchconsole.com |
| On embroidery design software | #9 of 31 | #5 of 31 |
BasePac: what it does well
- Supports classic and technical embroidery.
- Includes 100 preinstalled fonts and TrueType conversion.
- Generates stitch data from image or vector files.
- Supports network transfer and multiple stitch formats.
What to know first
- No free plan; full use requires a license.
- Supports Microsoft Windows only.
- 32-bit version will no longer be developed.
- Trial requires contacting ZSK or a local representative.
StitchConsole: what it does well
- Free plan includes run, satin, and fill stitches
- First ten image conversions are free
- Images are processed in the browser
- Exports ten listed embroidery formats
- Runs without an installer or plugin
What to know first
- Free cloud sync is limited to ten designs at a time
- Free plan includes ten image conversions
- Gradients and photographs do not convert well
- Resizing converted designs by over about ten percent calls for redigitizing
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