Design, Video & Audio·Standings
Compare DIY Maker Software
DIY maker tools help you plan or create projects; choose by the project features you need and the platforms you use.
The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code, and a free tier. Compare those alongside project templates, customization, export formats, commercial use, and team collaboration.
- 23 platforms
- 2 with a public API on this page
- 19 with a free tier
- Checked 7 Oct 2026
- 1 AI
Arduino IDEarduino.ccFree, open-source software with a modern editor, code navigation, and a live debugger for Arduino.
- 2 MA
MIT App Inventorappinventor.mit.eduA free, open-source browser tool for designing apps and programming them with visual blocks.
- 3 S
SelfCADselfcad.comA 3D modeling tool with sculpting and animation, available on the web and desktop; free plan, paid from $11.99/month.
- 4 3S3D Slash3dslash.net
A 3D modeling tool with sculpting, available on the web, Linux, macOS, and Windows; free plan, paid from $2/month.
- 5 VValentinasmart-pattern.com.ua
Free, open-source software for clothing patterns, with measurement-based sizing.
- 6 T
Tinkercadtinkercad.comTinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.
- 7 B
BlocksCADblockscad3d.comBlocksCAD is teacher-designed 3D modeling software that uses a block-based programming interface to help students learn geometry, math, and computer…
- 8 ECEasy Cut Studioeasycutstudio.com
Easy Cut Studio is sign design and vinyl cutting software for creating designs and cutting them with a vinyl cutter or plotter.
- 9 SCSure Cuts A Lot PROsurecutsalot.com
Paid cutting-machine software for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with design tools and support for many cutters.
- 10 CDCricut Design Spacecricut.com
Free design software for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with project templates.
- 11 T
Tailornovatailornova.comTailornova describes itself as online fashion design software for creating designs, visualizing garments in 3D, and generating custom-fit patterns.
- 12 BCBrother CanvasWorkspacecanvasworkspace.brother.com
Free design software for Windows, macOS, and the web, with templates and CWPRJ or FCM exports.
- 13 CDCookiecad Designercookiecad.com
- 14 SSewistsewist.com
- 15 SFStitch Fiddlestitchfiddle.com
A web-based pattern design tool with a free plan and exports including PDF, SVG, and PNG.
- 16 BABrother Artspirabrother-usa.com
A mobile design app with templates and exports for embroidery and craft projects; free plan.
- 17 MMMicrosoft MakeCode for micro:bitmakecode.microbit.org
A free web tool for creating projects for micro:bit, with templates and HEX exports.
- 18 SSSilhouette Studiosilhouetteamerica.com
Free design software for Windows and macOS, with SVG and PDF export in the Business Edition.
- 19 SLSiser Leonardo Design Studiosiserstore.com
Free design software for Windows and macOS, with project templates.
- 20 XSxTool Studioxtool.com
Free design software for macOS and Windows that exports XCS, SVG, PNG and JPG files.
- 21 MMakerCaseen.makercase.com
A free web tool with templates that exports box designs as SVG or DXF files.
- 22 QQuiltAssistantquiltassistant.com
- 23 LLightBurnlightburnsoftware.com
Paid design software for Windows and macOS, with templates and exports in formats including SVG and DXF.
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How to choose
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Start with the operating systems and devices you plan to use, then check the platform details for the tools you are considering. Windows, web, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android are included in the board's platform comparison.
Does it have templates for my project?
Check the project templates field for a starting point that fits your work. If you want to shape a project yourself, compare customization depth as well.
What export formats do I need?
Compare export formats with the next step in your project.
Can I try it before paying?
Check whether a tool has a free plan or a free trial, and review its paid-from price before deciding. A free trial and a free plan are different options.
Can I use it commercially or with a team?
Check the commercial-use and team-collaboration fields against how you plan to work. If open-source code or a public API matters to you, compare those marks too.
Questions
Which DIY maker software has a free plan?
The board compares free plans and paid-from prices. Arduino IDE, BlocksCAD, and Brother CanvasWorkspace are listed with free plans.
Which DIY maker tools work on Windows or Mac?
The platform comparison includes Windows and macOS. Check a tool's platform details to confirm it supports the system you use.
Can I use DIY maker software for commercial projects?
Commercial use is one of the board's comparison fields. Check the specific tool's terms before using it for paid work.
Can my team collaborate in DIY maker software?
Team collaboration is a comparison field. Review the details for the tool you are considering to see whether they fit your team's needs.
What does the DIY maker signal score mean?
It is a score out of 10 based on published information about usage, public API availability, documentation depth, open-source code, and a free tier.
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