Silhouette vs Cricut: Is Switching from Cricut to Silhouette Worth the Time?
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2021
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I took your advice and downloaded Silhouette Studio and tried it out before I bought my machine. My husband actually got me the Cameo 4 for our anniversary.
I'm switching from Cricut to Silhouette ASAP. A one time payment to upgrade to a version that provides more options including uploading SVG's!!! And updates to the program are free...What!!! I can save my designs on an external hard drive!! Game changer. I'm sold. Thank you so much for this video. Silhouette be prepared for an increase in sales.
Way to see you over here Ann!
You can still use your Cricut machine. You just need to have silhouette business edition and then can save files as svg to cut on your Cricut. I I have bought SS business edition and it’s brilliant, I just save and cut via DS. I love how brilliantly my Maker cuts and how quiet it is compared to a Cameo but may still consider a cameo in the future but would miss my scoring wheel as I don’t like cut score lines. Silhouette need to make a scoring wheel! (And a rotary blade that doesn’t make odd swirls in order to turn around?!)
@@traceybartlam5940 you can use the cricut scoring pen in the silhouette pen adapter. I still have my cricut but honestly haven’t bothered since getting my cameo 4 pro- as the only thing better than a maker is a machine capable of cutting far larger projects and without cumbersome mats.
@@traceybartlam5940 @ F C what cricut version is the best to get to get the best of both worlds as far as cutting machine and software?
I was a Silhouette user, then went to Cricut, but DS was so bad I continued to use SSBE to create my designs. Still, DS was so bad, that in the past 6 months I completely stopped using my maker. This latest announcement by Cricut made me realise I was hanging on but my crafting was suffering for it, and all for a company that simply doesn't give a damn about its customers. I bought the Cameo 4 on Sunday. I am under no illusion though that Cameo isn't without its problems. I've realised that currently there isn't a brand that has an amazing machine and fantastic software but having used both extensively, believe me when I say Silhouette Cameo is a fantastic option.
Design space is a pain however Cricut customer support has always been excellent when I and many others have dealt with them!
I think I am going to do the same. So frustrated with Cricut Print and Cut
Your awesome, thanks for all your hard work & commitment!
Thank you soooo much all your help and information!
Cricut's handling of this put a bad taste in my mouth. I started researching which Silhouette to purchase. Love the fact that I can download the software to use offline.
This is an excellent video. Very informative. Thank you.
This information was VERY helpful!! I am researching the Cricut Maker vs the Silhouette Cameo 4 before I buy one of them. Your video was on point! Thank you!
Which did you decide and why? I'm trying to figure out which is best cricut maker 4 vs silhouette cameo 4pro. 🥴
I have the advantage of changing from cricut early on. At that time, cricut was cartridge based and that made things very limited and expensive. When they released their first software, it only allowed me to alter designs that were on the cartridges I owned. AND then they stopped supporting it. So I am not sorry about the change and can't imagine going back to cricut.
Thank you for taking the time to gather and deliver this information. I've been searching for information and this sealed it for me.
Now i need to choose between the 4/plus and pro :D
Great video. Obviously the info re what Cricut are doing is out of date now but it’s interesting for me to watch as a Cricut user who has purchased Silhouette studio business edition. I love my Maker for cutting - it does an amazing job, I love S Studio software because it’s amazing. Working with text is SO much better in SS. It’s definitely a learning curve but I am enjoying it.
So glad I found you! I went to silhouette when the whole cricut thing happened
Glad to hear that! I'm so glad I'm using my cameo more and more. I'm wondering what are those aqua items on the shelf behind you? I love the color!
I am glad you talked about this, because I was under the impression that it was Silhouette that did the 20 uploads per month.
I started with a Silhouette Portrait, and was thinking of upgrading. Was thinking of Cricket, but eventually decided just to stick with my Portrait for now. I don't really care about the online features, I've been using my own designs. Silhouette Studio is the biggest selling point for me.
One of the most informative and helpful messages for the newbies. Ive never regretted the purchase of my cameos, or the designer edition when i got the first one and then as i became more familiar with the software i got the business edition , so i could run 3 machines at one time! And when im making 25 to 30 treat holders for the people at work that is a big deal!
Thank you Melissa
I'm so glad Cricut changed that upload limit. People got pissed. I've beat my Cricut to death. I'm looking at buying a Cameo 4 very soon.
Think you'll love it!
I don't have a Cricut or a silhouette and my daughter was going to buy me a Cricut, but, now, I am thinking maybe Silhouette would be better. Thanks. Now, I have to figure out which one to get. I was thinking about the maker for Cricut, so which is the comparable Cameo?
SOLD! Was going to buy a cricut next month! It was in my Amazon cart. So glad cricut did this now because now I am definitely getting a silhouette. Now to just decide between cameo and portrait.
The one worry I have is this will be my first cutting machine but I am willing to learn!
Welcome Wendy! We have lots of resources for you. You can start here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/new-start-here.html. We recommend downloading the Silhouette Software and getting familiar with it. You can do that until you get your machine.
@@SilhouetteSchool thank you!
Now that you’ve had your silhouette for a couple of years can you tell me what your experience was? I am where you were 2 years ago. I don’t have any experience with these machines. I am mostly a sewist but I do a lot of crafty type things. I’m late coming into this world and really just want a machine that works well but also isn’t so hard to get started. I have an iPad Pro and a laptop but I wouldn’t say I’m super tech savvy. I can’t decide between the Cameo 4 or the Cricut.
I already got a used Cameo 3 three weeks ago before the Cricut announcement. I love the silhouette software
I use a MacBook and I have several versions of silhouette studio on my computer. So, if one version seems to be buggy I just go back an older version. I always manage to get my projects done. I have Business Edition.
Melissa, you rock !
I am so close to buying a Cameo 4 to replace my Cricut Explore. ... Cricut really ticked off a lot of users with this. I am definitely one.
i LOVE my silhouette Cameo 4!!
Love my silhouette 3 and pro.
I have been with cricut 3 years i bought a Cameo the software in silhouette is so much better
I am another.
So am I
I have a cameo 1 but it will not work with my new hp laptop what can I do?
I just saw about what Cricut did on somebody else’s video. I had the Cricut in my cart on Amazon and almost got it. So glad I saw this! Why was I considering getting a Cricut anyway? I use Silhouette’s design area exclusively anyway for my print and digital things because I don’t have a cutting machine yet. I guess Cricut has done a great job with its marketing and control of controversy for me to even had considered it.
We have tons of resources for you to look through here too as you're finalizing you decision: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/.
New sub! Haven't even bought my machine yet! 😂😂😂
Thanks. Made my decision better. Cameo 4 come to papa!
Thank you for this info! Do you have a video that goes over the differences between the Cameo 4 regular, Pro, and Plus? I can’t find a machine to save me, but I’m curious if there is anything different besides the cutting size? 🙂
Check out this blog post! www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/11/silhouette-cameo-4-vs-cameo-4-pro-whats.html
@@SilhouetteSchool thank you!
I love my silhouette machine ♥️
I have owned Cameo for a while now…upgraded from the 3 to the 4. I bought Business edition right away and I love the software but I have heard that the cricut maker is better at cutting leather and fabric which is important to me. My hope is to use my Business edition to create my SVG files. I will use my Cameo 4 for all of my other vinyl projects. I just purchased the maker for leather and fabric so will see how it goes.
Do you have an update?
@@galena52761 yes. I am very happy with the Cricut maker for leather. I still use my Cameo 4 for cutting vinyl as I am more familiar with it and love Silhouette software but if you can only choose one I would go with Cricut maker if you want to cut leather and fabric but use Silhouette as your design software.
@@laurakissinger7711 thank you!
I am not worried about learning it, I have 19 year old twins who can figure out all their gadgets, I am sure they can help me with this, I just don't know anything about Silhouettes. Everyone I know uses a Cricut, but I am hearing so many complaints, now. I was going to get a maker, now I don't know what to get. 🤦. I am definitely going to download silhouettes software, now, though, to play on it.
I was wondering if you have purchased your Cricut yet? I'm suggesting you to go for the Silhouette as a person who owns a Cricut Explore Air 2 and Maker.
I recently purchased a Silhouette Portrait 3 and is in love with the machine! The stickers all came out with perfect cuts unlike my Cricuts which I've to spend time calibrating but the results are still the same T-T
Totally! Go for the Silhouette Cameo 4 (if you want something bigger) but if you're working on a4 sized items, Portrait 3 may be the one for you!
Hi, currently I have the very first small cricket and I just opened the box of the cricket expression which was the first large one. I believe I can still use those because they’re not Internet assessable. But I would like to get a cameo four so I would love to order your book. Please let me know where to go to place my order. Thank you 😊
Hi there! You can find the books here! www.ultimatesilhouetteguide.com/
I own both and have subscriptions to both. Now that they did this people are trying to dump their machines and will never sell them with what they are asking. Plus Cricut is selling their machines cheap. Hurts those trying to make the leap. There is a financial cost no matter what way you go.
Yes, but with Cricut its a never ending bleed. You'll never get rid of that charge, and it may go up.
I got mine in late December. I started using it a month ago. I bought all the blades and supplies. It hurts because I was so excited and now I regret making this decision. I think I can pay that money for a while, but I dont want to. I bought this machine to be freely creative, and now it comes at a price. For the cost of this machine in 2 years just to be able to use it, i could pay for another machine that will be yours 100%. Paying to use my Cricut feels like I'm renting it and like it belongs to them.
A cricut is everything but cheap. Many can just not afford it. And it is always additional costs because of the material you keep buying to use it.
@@ale347baker you don’t have to pay for access if you don’t want it! You can used external software and obviously as Cricut changed their mind extremely quickly on the maximum uploads issue it doesn’t matter about using your own non access designs anymore
@@traceybartlam5940 Yes, thank you. I know they changed their policy. They changed it because there were so many unhappy customers and many complaints. Im glad they did. I want to freely use my own designs, not necessarily theirs.
Been a Silhouette user since the 3rd party software kerfuffle and imo Cricut never delivered a comparable software. So yeah.. The only good thing that came out of that kerfuffle is that a lot of other machines came to the forefront, as well as 3rd party designers. I don't trust Cricut. Haven't in a long time. Even when they backed off this issue, the reality is that it's temporary, as soon as they can they will be back trying to screw over their loyal customers in a different way.
Hi, great information. I am thinking about purchasing the business edition. Do you know if I create an SVG in silhouette ( everything is group) to sell can the SVG be used in Cricut design space and still be grouped or will the letters be scrambled and the purchaser have to group it on their end before cutting. I hope this makes sense. Thanks 😊
Hey there! If you're selling digital designs, I would definitely suggest testing it in any program you're planning on listing compatibility with. We have an ebook for designing with Silhouette Studio here: www.ultimatesilhouetteguide.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-ultimate-silhouette-guide-to-designing if you're interested!
Since Cricut is no longer doing the images thing, I’m still having trouble with choosing machines. For my crafts, I create own designs as a calligrapher and upload it to Cricut design space. I currently have the Cricut joy, but I need a larger machine at some point. For this use in uploading original designs, do you have a recommendation in which machine would be best?
Hi there! The software is going to be the same for all of the a buying guide here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2018/11/best-silhouette-cameo-bundles.html
Silhouette is a better deal in the long run. I have the explorer 3 and just bought the cameo pro. The software is way better and you don't have to download the newer version every week like cricut makes you. The joy can cut longer material but if I'm not mistaken you can only use cricut brand vinyl. Cameo you can use whatever brand you want. Makes it more cost effective. The more I used my cricut the more I wanted a Silhouette. Honestly the software and mat-less cutting ability are what sold me.
Over here cause I'm probably going to pick up a Silhouette... Y'all know why.
We're here if you need any help!
Thank you!
For silhouette, Witch program would be good for making sticker for a tumbler?
Silhouette Studio Business Edition is my favorite! Check out the e-book about designing in Silhouette Studio here! www.ultimatesilhouetteguide.com/
Please Help! When designing/working in my Silhouette Business Edition the program always locks up and states its non-responsive. Is there a way to fix this? Why does this keep happening?
This really depends on what version you're running and your computer. A few things to try is updating your software to the latest version, or also to try turning off antialiasing (gear in bottom right> display > top option). If you need more 1:1 you can check out SilhouetteU silhouetteu.com/.
I have a new CricutMaker I haven’t unboxed yet…not the CricutMaker 3. Are you saying I could download Silhouettes design and use it in my Cricut? If so, do I just join the Business program for $65? Had I known more about Silhouette, I may have chosen it over the CricutMaker. I have a wireless Scan’nCut I bought 5 years ago and used only about 5 times. Their support was terrible. Does a silhouette cut cotton fabrics that I back with ThermoWeb Peel ‘n Stick? That’s what I need to be able to do for my business. It wouldn’t work at all with Scan’nCut. Not sure it will work with my new Cricut either although I was told it could work after I sent them the materials I need to use and they tried it for me. I appreciate any insight you can give me. Thank you so much.
There is a silhouette blade for cutting backed fabrics and yes you can just use the software with your cricut, but you will have to still upload it to cricut to cut it will not be direct. Just save as an SVG and upload. I personally just bought a silhouette after learning the software because the idea of needing to outsource efficient design software for a machine that only has one job speaks to the inadequacy of cricut as a whole. They do not care about our needs just their pockets.
Hi … I have a question…. If I buy the one of the upgrades and use it on my silhouette portrait 2 then I’m able to download the Etsy purchases I’ve made and couldn’t open on the portrait 2? Is that how these works? I’m new and I barely started using the P2 and yea I can’t download anything ☹️
If you purchased SVGs from Etsy and can't open them in Silhouette Studio it's mostly likely b/c you are using the free/basic. version of Silhouette Studio. If you upgrade to Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or higher, one time, you will be able to open SVGs.
@@SilhouetteSchool perfect thank you sooo much …. I will do that … also thank you for sharing all this good information I appreciate it… I just found you and I’m addict to you Melissa…🥳
I made it worth my time 💁🏾♀️
Down with web space anything!
WOW, I just found this video. I am currently buying equipment for one of my daughters to do her crafts. I just bought the Cricut Easy Press and ordered one of their cutters and all that other stuff that comes with it. I came across the Limited up load news, I know they have gone back to Unlimited again but a lot of folks are feeling uneasy about them. Then I stumbled across this video, I didnt know Cricut was web based software only So when you said that Silhouette has Down load software that did it for me Im buying her A Silhouette cutter, and canceling the Cricut stuff. I hope you have a video on what Silhouette cutter might be a good fit for her. IM on the Silhouette website now. I guess Ill look through your videos im sure youll have something comparing the different cutters. Well thank you for making this video Im happy I found it before the cricut stuff was delivered
Make sure to check out my blog www.SilhouetteSchoolBlog.com. I have a lot of content there under the 'Buying Help' menu that should be helpful. www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/silhouette-buying-help.html
The best software is the silhouette business 👩💼 yaaayyyy
I wish I had purchased the Silhouette cameo 4 and not the Cricut Maker...I will be buying the Silhouette cameo and selling my Cricut
how do you get business for 69.99?
The only reason why I didn't pick the silhouette before is because I thought it was more advanced. Which is why RUclips is here and should have went with my instincts first. Going to definitely get a silhouette now.
We also have a more in depth option over at Silhouette U that allows for more individual help! Check it out here: silhouetteu.com/
I’m glad we don’t have this problem 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Where can we buy your guidebooks
Hi there! All of my guides can be found here: www.ultimatesilhouetteguide.com
Can silhouette engrave or carve thin linoleum for Lino cutting?
Hi there! To be honest, I haven't ever tried it so I wouldn't even want to say yes or no.
How many silhouette machines are there and what are the differences. Which one is better for a beginner.❓
The current machine is the Silhouette CAMEO 4. There is a 12", 15" and 24" version. They an all cut up to 60 FEET long so it's just the width that's different. This should help explain the features. www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2020/09/24-silhouette-cameo-4-pro-pre-order-yes.html
@@SilhouetteSchool thank you, the cameo 4 pro is too big for me to start 😂🙈
I was trying to decide on which cricut maker to get and then I put in RUclips cricut vs silhouette and now I just don't know what to do. I just want to start a decal making business. Can someone please help me an give me some information
Hey there! I have a dedicated section for Silhouette for Business here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/silhouette-for-business-owners.html I may be biased but I'm partial to Silhouette. Also if you're planning on designing for your decal business, Silhouette Studio is a much more powerful design software.
Hy melissa. I m in Italy. From where i can but business silhouette software? Witch is the cost?
Hey there! Check out this blog post for my recommendation linked: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2017/07/silhouette-studio-upgrade-features-list.html
well that kinda sucks... ia hev to upload my designs just to cut them? and now its limited to 20 only??
They reversed course on that...after the outrage. It's no longer limited to 20
For cutting fabrics which machine do you suggest
I would use the Rotary blade in the CAMEO 4 or CAMEO 4 Plus. Here's a tutorial on how to use it to cut fabric www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/11/how-to-use-silhouette-cameo-4-rotary.html
I got 4 books and they are amazing I bought also cameo 3 as a gift to a friend. I love all your tutorials I have a Cricut explore 2 and recently got the Silhouette Cameo 4 because is more powerful than Cricut Maker. I am reading watching videos and learning from you.
Wonderful! Glad you're finding them helpful!
Where can I find book?
The whole line up of books is found here! www.ultimatesilhouetteguide.com/
Cameo gang!
Cricut just made an announcement and changed their policy.
I'm glad they did that. It will mean I can still use my Cricut. It also means I'm not canceling my order for a Cameo 4. Cricut has lost my loyalty.
I'm glad they did but it's not going to change my mind to switch to Silhouette when my Cricut machine bites the dust.
Alot of people have already bought new machine's 🤷🏿
@@jamiliahrivera5986 they really shouldn’t have jumped ship so fast. On the day of the announcement there was so much anger that Cricut were bound to do something and literally changed their mind within a few days!! If I was spending that much money I would be researching my alternatives first!
Just got my edge cutter plotter, so to hell with Cricut.
great advice 1 thing at a time then move on
So all the cricut users bought all kinds of silhouette cutters and now that Cricut is not going through with it due to seeing how many people they was losing i have a feeling they will return all the silhouette stuff they got. But it it was me i wouldn't trust Cricut anymore.
I think people jumped ship way too fast! I like both, my machine cuts exceptionally well however I’m using S studio lots more then importing into DS because the silhouette software is better. They both have pros and cons as far as I can see
I hate Cricut even tho I have a maker, I’ve never used. But the only good thing I can say about there greedy company is they have great cust. Service and will answer questions over the phone. Silhouette DOES NOT! And I hate that. Sometimes, you just can’t explain a problem in a text sometimes and seems like I constantly have issues lately with something not working right
You’re right, their customer service is great. How come you have never used your maker? They’re too expensive to sit in a box and are excellent machines, maybe just use silhouette studio instead to design. The cutting capabilities are great and it’s so simple to switch tools. I love that it has a scoring wheel and would really need an alternative to that in a Silhouette. I’m really surprised they don’t make something to score to save cut score lines, which can always be seen in the projects I’ve see