You may have made your decision about which machine but when I bought mine (Viking and also Babylock), my decision was based on whether or not the shop for service was convenient. I love my Viking -- always gives a beautiful stitch no matter what you're doing. But my Babylock is wonderful too. (I think the Brother is a less expensive version of Babylock -- could be wrong.) I started with Brother before I got Babylock & the feet, etc are interchangeable. Good luck with your decision. :-)