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Melco DesignShop 12 vs SewWhat-Pro
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.
Paid Windows
DesignShop 12 offers digitizing, checking, automation, and machine-file support in a Windows product with tiered one-time licenses. Check the format and tier details against the intended embroidery workflow.
Visit Melco DesignShop 12 Paid MacWindows
Visit SewWhat-Pro The facts
| Melco DesignShop 12 | SewWhat-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Lettering: $590, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | melco.com | sandscomputing.com |
| On embroidery design software | #26 of 31 | #30 of 31 |
Melco DesignShop 12: what it does well
- Automates several embroidery preparation tasks
- Design Checker flags common design issues
- Includes multiple built-in thread charts
- Supports DST, EXP, PES, and OFM formats
- Phone and email technical support available
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- ART8 and EMB are import or open only
- New licenses start at $590, paid once
SewWhat-Pro: what it does well
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