Compare SymmetryShop, SymmetryWorks, and LivePresets


About LivePresets
About SymmetryWorks
About SymmetryShop
 

 

Choose the Right Tool for Every Pattern

Host application

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator

Automatic, one-click creation of patterns

 

All symmetry types

 

Built-in library of popular repeats (layouts)

 

Interactive changes of the symmetry type, repeat size, drop amount, and other parameters

 

Interlocking design elements

 

One-click clipping of repeating units

 

Easily blended units

 

Supports raster (pixel-based) images

¹

Supports vector (resolution-independent) elements

²

A pattern can include images with different resolutions

²

The pattern rebuilds automatically when you edit seed elements

³

Supports pixel-based selection

 
 

Arbitrarily scattered design elements

 

Freehand drawing directly into the pattern

 
 

Live editing of pattern swatches and symbols

 
 

Live updates of pattern fills, strokes, symbols, and symbol sets in the artwork

 
 

Best for

Creating patterns from large raster images, scanned art, and photographs
Creating patterns from vector elements or a combination of vector and raster images
Interactive editing of pattern swatches and symbols

Price for the download version

$295.00
$229.00
$125.00

Price for the CD-ROM version with a printed user guide

$321.00
$255.00
$134.00

Get the best of both worlds and save on the SymmetryShop and SymmetryWorks value package.
     Download
$449.00
     CD-ROM with printed user guides
$499.00
Include LivePresets and get the advantages of all three plug-ins (and an extra discount).
     Download
$564.00
     CD-ROM with printed user guides
$623.00


¹ Faster processing, smaller files.
² Yes, in a smart object.
³ Click a button or press a keyboard shortcut to rebuild.