Sprite Stitch Board!

Are there any other free pattern makers out there? (Programs, not websites)

Now that I have to pay for it, is it worth it? Is there a better program worth my money?

If you wanted to download the free version of KG-Chart, the download link is still out there.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14532#p75774

Otherwise, I really like working with PC-Stitch. It has a few more options than KG-Chart.