Cricuts and Silhouettes are both excellent machines. It’s unlikely anyone could tell which machine was used by the finished result. But they do have features that may be an advantage or disadvantage to you as a user.
The major differences are in the software but there are also some tool differences too.
The software for the Cricut is much easier to use, you could complete a project without knowing much about the software you are working with. But it’s all online. You can’t download it to your own computer. That means you’ll need to de connected to the internet to complete your project.
Silhouettes software is downloadable, but it’s more complicated to learn, so you need to take some time to get familiar with it.
The main tool differences are in the types of blades used.
Unlike the Cricut the Silhouette has an auto bade feature that automatically detects the material you’re working with and adjusts itself accordingly.
The Cricut Maker comes with a rotary blade. It glides and rolls, cutting almost any fabric with ease and precision – without the need for a backing sheet.