Traditional Controller
Stellar Designer
Flexibility
Locked to specific robot models
Define 1–7 axes freely, independent of manufacturer
Licensing
Extra cost for additional axes or licenses
All joints supported without add-ons or fees
Installation
Complex local installs, version conflicts
Runs directly in your web browser
Easy of use
Engineer-centric, steep learning curve
Intuitive UI and modern design-tool experience
Testing
Validation mostly on real hardware
Virtual verification before deployment — faster and safer