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Head to head · 2026

BeadPattern vs ColorMagic

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

BeadPattern

AI bead pattern generator that turns text prompts and photos into printable Perler, Hama and fuse…

3.6$5/mo

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ColorMagic

Generates colour palettes from a description or an image, with a contrast checker so the result…

3.5Free

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: ColorMagic does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    BeadPattern

    3.6 against 3.5

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Design tools

Side by side

Compared onBeadPatternColorMagic
Our rating3.6Better3.5
Starts at$5/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryDesignDesign
Plans
  • Basic$5/mo billed as $59.99/yr (list $10/mo)
Free
Key features
  • Photo to bead chart conversion
  • AI cartoon generation from a text prompt
  • Colour matching for Perler, Hama and fuse beads
  • Editable grid with bead counts and colour codes
  • Printable PDF template export
  • Palettes generated from a text description
  • Palette extraction from an uploaded image
  • Contrast checker for accessibility
  • Colour mixer and random colour tools
  • Trending and popular palette browsing
Pros
  • Failed generations do not use credits
  • Palette and grid tweaks on one image are free
  • Credit packs available without a subscription
  • Contrast checking catches accessibility problems while the palette is still cheap to change
  • Palette-from-image recovers brand colours from a logo file
  • Free with no signup for the core tools
Cons
  • Plan prices are shown as a discount from a higher list price
  • Annual billing grants a full year of credits at once
  • Conversion quality varies with the source photo
  • Generated harmony is not the same as the right colours for your sector
  • A contrast checker helps but is not a full accessibility audit
  • Palette suggestions converge on current design trends
CompanyBeadPatternColorMagic

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is BeadPattern better than ColorMagic?

In our reviews BeadPattern scores 3.6 and ColorMagic scores 3.5. The better pick depends on the job. BeadPattern: AI bead pattern generator that turns text prompts and photos into printable Perler, Hama and fuse bead patterns with color codes, bead counts and editable grids. ColorMagic: Generates colour palettes from a description or an image, with a contrast checker so the result is actually usable.

Which is cheaper, BeadPattern or ColorMagic?

BeadPattern: from $5/mo. ColorMagic: free.

Do BeadPattern and ColorMagic have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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