Hope you're still reading. I was a longtime Husqvarna Viking software user for many many years...since the days of DOS. I've recently purchased Embrilliance software because Viking recently issued an expensive upgrade and I felt I was done spending those amounts. Embrilliance can be purchased in segments - digitizing is a separate component and all the parts and pieces are very reasonably priced. The creator of the software posts many videos which make it easy to use and updates are free and fairly frequent. If you go to Embrilliance's webpage, you can download trial software and read the forums. I am not affiliated with Embrilliance in any way, just a new user.

I'm new to embroidery... been using 6D... no complaints... they are coming out with new upgrade again..... it's one luxury I allow my self.....

Hello

We are from a embroidery digitizing firm and we use nothing but wilom products.
We are successful in our business and would recommend the same to you because of the following reasons
1) it’s stitch engine is very powerful and it’s one of the best in the
industry. I can rely on the engine and not worry about the end product
once it’s stitched out.

2)One of the advantages of Wilcom software is that you can save the
graphic and the stitch file all in one file, which allows you to keep
everything together in just one file
Regards
Manishee
Stitchwell Digitizing