BeadBrush vs. BeadTool
A browser-based designer vs. a desktop application.
BeadTool is a desktop application you install once and own outright. BeadBrush runs in your browser with a free tier, so you can start designing without installing anything or paying up front.
Features
BeadBrush vs. BeadTool
| BeadBrush | BeadTool | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Runs in your browser — no install, works on any device | Desktop application you install and run locally |
| Getting started | Free tier — start designing immediately, no payment required | Requires the full license purchase before you can use it |
| Access | Your patterns follow you to any device you sign in on | Tied to the computer it's installed on |
Pricing
What it costs
| BeadBrush | BeadTool | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $0 forever on the free tier, or $45/year ($3.75/mo) paid | $49.95 one-time license |
| Billing | No subscription needed to design, browse the catalog, or track your stash | One-time purchase — no recurring payments |
To be fair to BeadTool: a one-time license means no recurring cost once you've paid, and the software runs fully offline. BeadBrush's paid tier is a subscription — but our free tier costs nothing to start designing with, unlike BeadTool's license.
See BeadBrush for yourself
Design your first pattern free, right in your browser — no download, no license to buy.