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Head-to-head · Pattern Design Software

Artlandia SymmetryShop vs Artlandia SymmetryMill

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Artlandia SymmetryShop #11 in Pattern Design Software 6.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Artlandia
Artlandia SymmetryMill #13 in Pattern Design Software 5.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Artlandia

Artlandia SymmetryShop leads on 0 checks, Artlandia SymmetryMill on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArtlandia SymmetryShop · 6.1/10
  • Free planonly Artlandia SymmetryMill
  • Most featuresArtlandia SymmetryShop · 3 of 3

Artlandia SymmetryShop scores higher on our rubric for pattern design software: 6.1 against 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #13.

Artlandia SymmetryMill offers free plan; Artlandia SymmetryShop doesn't.

Artlandia SymmetryShop is the better fit for photoshop pattern designers. Artlandia SymmetryMill is the better fit for budget-conscious repeat designers.

  • Artlandia SymmetryShop fits best

    Photoshop pattern designers

  • Artlandia SymmetryMill fits best

    Budget-conscious repeat designers

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Side by side

Feature Artlandia SymmetryShop 6.1/10 Visit ↗ Artlandia SymmetryMill 5.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.1 5.9
Ranking #11 in Pattern Design Software #13 in Pattern Design Software
Best for Photoshop pattern designers Budget-conscious repeat designers
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $315 one-time $69/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
Support Docs Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Artlandia SymmetryShop 3/3 · Artlandia SymmetryMill 2/3
Seamless repeat ✓ ✓
Colorway tools ✓ ✓
Vector editing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Repeat types drop, brick, diamond, gradation, scale, spot, grid, all-over, tossed, composite 17 planar symmetry types; brick and drop repeats
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 through CC 2025 Windows and Mac OS
Export formats Photoshop pattern presets, TIFF, GIF, JPEG PNG and JPG; tile, pattern, and unit cell exports
Our review
Pros
  • Seventeen planar symmetry types and multiple repeat layouts
  • Edits linked patterns automatically as source artwork changes
  • Exports designs as Photoshop pattern fills and presets
  • Free plan with Pattern Central exploration and exports
  • 17 planar symmetry types plus brick and drop repeats
  • Exports tiles, patterns, and unit cells in PNG and JPG
Cons
  • Requires Adobe Photoshop for its primary workflow
  • Focused on Photoshop rather than broader production workflows
  • $315 one-time price may not suit occasional designers
  • Full image import requires a paid subscription
  • Less vector-editing depth than leading desktop tools
  • Desktop-only support for Windows and macOS
Our verdict

Artlandia SymmetryShop is a desktop plug-in for Adobe Photoshop that turns artwork, scanned images, photographs, text, shapes, and layered motifs into editable repeating patterns. It is designed for professional pattern, surface, textile,…

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Artlandia SymmetryMill is standalone desktop software for creating repeating surface patterns from images. It suits beginners and professionals who want to generate repeat designs without relying on Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. The core…

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  1. Artlandia SymmetryShopPattern Design Software 6.1Paid
  2. Artlandia SymmetryMillPattern Design Software 5.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Artlandia SymmetryShop — where it wins

    • Seventeen planar symmetry types and multiple repeat layouts
    • Edits linked patterns automatically as source artwork changes
    • Exports designs as Photoshop pattern fills and presets

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires Adobe Photoshop for its primary workflow
    • Focused on Photoshop rather than broader production workflows
    • $315 one-time price may not suit occasional designers

  • Artlandia SymmetryMill — where it wins

    • Free plan with Pattern Central exploration and exports
    • 17 planar symmetry types plus brick and drop repeats
    • Exports tiles, patterns, and unit cells in PNG and JPG

    Where it doesn't

    • Full image import requires a paid subscription
    • Less vector-editing depth than leading desktop tools
    • Desktop-only support for Windows and macOS
  • Artlandia SymmetryShop6.1/10 · Paid

    A focused Photoshop plug-in for creating editable repeating patterns and symmetry-based designs.

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  • Artlandia SymmetryMill5.9/10 · Free plan

    A value-focused desktop pattern tool with broad repeat controls and flexible exports.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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