ArtPatt vs FlossCross
Both make cross stitch charts in the browser. FlossCross is free, has no account, and is strongest as a hand-drawing editor with OXS import and export. ArtPatt is photo-first: it draws backstitch automatically, controls confetti, and makes patterns for 16 crafts, with the printable PDF at $2.99 per pattern.
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Side by side
- Price
- FlossCross: Free, no registration
- ArtPatt: Free to make and preview one pattern a week, no sign-up. Printable PDF $2.99 per pattern, or Pro $6.99/month or $39.99/year
- Crafts
- FlossCross: Cross stitch
- ArtPatt: 16 crafts: cross stitch, diamond painting, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, embroidery and more
- Photo to chart
- FlossCross: Yes
- ArtPatt: Yes, with settings tuned for each craft
- Thread colours
- FlossCross: DMC floss
- ArtPatt: 489 solid DMC colours with perceptual matching
- Backstitch
- FlossCross: Drawn by hand with line and pen tools
- ArtPatt: Placed automatically along faces, text and edges, editable
- Half and petite stitches
- FlossCross: Yes
- ArtPatt: Partial stitches, optional
- Where charts are kept
- FlossCross: Only in your browser on that device
- ArtPatt: In your account library, on any device (1 saved free, 50 with Pro)
- Files
- FlossCross: PDF, OXS import and export
- ArtPatt: PDF, PNG, Pattern Keeper-compatible PDF; PES, DST, JEF and EXP for machine embroidery
- Largest chart
- FlossCross: Not stated on its site
- ArtPatt: 2,000 × 2,000 stitches
- Languages
- FlossCross: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
- ArtPatt: English
| Feature | FlossCross | ArtPatt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no registration | Free to make and preview one pattern a week, no sign-up. Printable PDF $2.99 per pattern, or Pro $6.99/month or $39.99/year |
| Crafts | Cross stitch | 16 crafts: cross stitch, diamond painting, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, embroidery and more |
| Photo to chart | Yes | Yes, with settings tuned for each craft |
| Thread colours | DMC floss | 489 solid DMC colours with perceptual matching |
| Backstitch | Drawn by hand with line and pen tools | Placed automatically along faces, text and edges, editable |
| Half and petite stitches | Yes | Partial stitches, optional |
| Where charts are kept | Only in your browser on that device | In your account library, on any device (1 saved free, 50 with Pro) |
| Files | PDF, OXS import and export | PDF, PNG, Pattern Keeper-compatible PDF; PES, DST, JEF and EXP for machine embroidery |
| Largest chart | Not stated on its site | 2,000 × 2,000 stitches |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian | English |
FlossCross details checked on flosscross.com on 11 October 2026. See the ArtPatt pricing for what each plan includes.
Which one to pick
FlossCross suits you when you design charts stitch by stitch, want everything free, and work with OXS files from WinStitch or MacStitch. It is a capable editor for designers who already know what they want to draw.
ArtPatt suits you when you start from a photo, a pet, a portrait, a holiday picture, and want a chart that stitches well without hours of cleanup. You also get the same photo as a diamond painting, a crochet graph or a needlepoint canvas, and the photo never leaves your device during conversion.
ArtPatt vs FlossCross FAQ
What is the best cross stitch pattern maker software?
It depends on how you work. WinStitch/MacStitch and PCStitch are paid desktop programs for designers. FlossCross is a free browser editor for drawing charts. Stitchmate and Stitch Fiddle are browser editors with paid downloads. ArtPatt is the pick when you start from a photo and want backstitch and confetti handled for you, or need patterns for other crafts such as diamond painting and crochet.
How to turn a pet photo into a cross stitch chart with DMC colors?
Upload the pet photo to the ArtPatt cross stitch generator. It matches every stitch to the closest of 489 DMC floss colours using perceptual colour matching, outlines eyes and whiskers with backstitch, and lists how many skeins of each DMC number you need. A 100-stitch-wide chart is about 7 inches on 14-count Aida.
Is FlossCross better than ArtPatt?
For drawing a chart by hand at no cost, yes, FlossCross is free and simple. For turning a photo into a chart that needs little cleanup, ArtPatt does more of the work. Try the same photo in both: neither asks you to pay before you see the chart.