Comparison
A Beadographer alternative: BeadDot
Beadographer is a browser-based bead pattern tool with a wide choice of layouts. Its free version has no ads and needs no account; saving designs, PDF export and inventory need a $14.99 a year membership. In BeadDot those are free. Here is how the two compare.
Beadographer vs BeadDot
| Feature | Beadographer | BeadDot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free version; membership $14.99 a year | Free, no ads |
| Saving designs | With membership | Free, in your account |
| PDF and word chart | With membership | Free PDF with color list and row list |
| Inventory | With membership | Free; matched against pattern colors |
| Row-by-row tracking | Yes (beading mode) | Yes (follow mode) |
| Photo to pattern | Yes | Yes: loom, peyote, brick and fuse beads |
| Stitches | 17 layouts: loom, peyote, brick, herringbone, right angle weave, fringe earrings, triangles, stars, medallions and more | Peyote (even, odd, diagonal), brick stitch, loom, herringbone |
| Devices | Developed for Windows, Mac and iPad; Chrome recommended | Any browser, phones included |
Checked against the sources below on October 21, 2026. Prices are in US dollars, taken from each tool’s own site or US store, and may vary by region.
Sources: beadographer.com · beadographer.com/about
When Beadographer is the better fit
- You design special layouts such as right angle weave, fringe earrings, peyote triangles or medallions.
- You want many ready-made layouts to choose from.
When BeadDot is the better fit
- You do not want to pay to save patterns, export PDFs or track your inventory.
- You want to follow a pattern row by row on your phone while you bead.
- You want an interface in Turkish.
FAQ
Is Beadographer free?
Beadographer has a free version with no ads that you can use without an account. Saving designs, PDF export and inventory come with a $14.99 a year membership. In BeadDot all of those are free.
Can I move my Beadographer patterns to BeadDot?
BeadDot cannot open Beadographer files directly. Upload a screenshot of the pattern to the image to pattern converter, or redraw it in the editor with its color codes.
Does BeadDot charge for PDF export?
No. You can download your pattern as a PDF with its color list and row list for free; there is no membership or subscription.
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