Judy,
I was told by someone who has been digitizing for years that for the price Embird was the best deal
and easier to learn. She began digitizing with Embird and, eventually, purchased the expensive Generations software. She told me if I decided to try digitizing to purchase Embird and its plug-in Studio. I have basic Embird and its Iconizer plug-in and I love them. As yet, I have not felt the need to digitize, so I do not have Studio.
Angel

Hello Judy, I have the Floriani software, I have not learned to digitize yet, But I have it whenever I find time to learn how. You might want to check into this software, for one reason, you do not have pay for upgrades. Good luck whatever you decide to get.

Judy,
Under the topics on the left you'll find 'software'. click on it and you'll find losts of answers.
I digitised for years with expensive Husqvarna software, have 5D Pro now, but I bought Embird some 2 1/2 years ago and love it. Cheap (at least compared to other software) versatile and easy to use. And so many free tutorials, so many users here that can answer almost all questions, so could hardly find a better deal.
Martine