I have both the Silhouette Cameo and the Accuquilt Go Big (electric). The Cameo needs a computer connection, but you can draw your own or download designs. The major draw back is that you must use either Terial Magic or a paperback fusible to cut only one layer at a time. works great for appliques but I find it not usable for piecework. The Accuquilt is my go to--it's what I use a lot since I mostly do piecework.