Software · head to head
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion vs ApparelMagic
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
Software
Vector design tool optimized for fashion illustration
- From
- $22.49/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Adobe Illustrator for Fashion the Internet Archive's capture of Adobe's Illustrator page on 31 December 2022 stated plans start at US$20.99 per month for desktop and iPad; there is no fashion-specific edition, only the general Illustrator product.; ApparelMagic user count limits by tier: Professional plan limited to 3 users, Enterprise to 5 users
- They diverge on capability: Adobe Illustrator for Fashion covers Vector design, ApparelMagic covers Order management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Adobe Illustrator for Fashion and ApparelMagic actually diverge.
| Attribute | Adobe Illustrator for Fashion | ApparelMagic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $22.49/month | $337/month |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac | Web |
| Founded | 1982 | 2000 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
- Vector design
- Illustration tools
- Artboard management
- Typography
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- After Effects
- Cloud backup
Only in ApparelMagic
- Order management
- Inventory management
- Production tracking
- Purchasing
- Warehouse management
- Financial management
- Reporting & analytics
- B2B ecommerce portal
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
- Designnot ApparelMagic
- Technical flatsnot ApparelMagic
- Presentationsnot ApparelMagic
ApparelMagic
- Fashion brand order management and inventory controlnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
- Product development workflow and merchandisingnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
- Multi-warehouse and multi-channel sales coordinationnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
- Supply chain integration for apparel brandsnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
- The Internet Archive's capture of Adobe's Illustrator page on 31 December 2022 stated plans start at US$20.99 per month for desktop and iPad; there is no fashion-specific edition, only the general Illustrator product.
ApparelMagic
- User count limits by tier: Professional plan limited to 3 users, Enterprise to 5 users
- Integration limits: Professional plan supports only 3 integrations, Enterprise 5, Ultimate unlimited
- Warehouse limits: Professional supports 3, Enterprise 5, Ultimate unlimited
- B2B store access limited: Professional plan restricted to 1 store, Enterprise 3, Ultimate unlimited
- Additional cost for sales representatives at $40-50 per month
Pricing, plan by plan
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
$22.49/month- Single App$22.49/month
- Illustrator only
- Creative Cloud All Apps$59.99/month
- All Adobe apps
ApparelMagic
$337/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the ApparelMagic review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Adobe Illustrator for Fashion if
- You need vector design.
- You work on Windows, Mac.
- You also want illustration tools.
Choose ApparelMagic if
- You need order management.
- You also want inventory management.
Questions people ask
- Is Adobe Illustrator for Fashion or ApparelMagic better?
- Neither clearly leads. Adobe Illustrator for Fashion starts at $22.49/month and ApparelMagic at $337/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Adobe Illustrator for Fashion or ApparelMagic?
- Adobe Illustrator for Fashion starts at $22.49/month and ApparelMagic at $337/month.
- Does Adobe Illustrator for Fashion or ApparelMagic run on more platforms?
- Adobe Illustrator for Fashion runs on Windows, Mac. ApparelMagic runs on Web.
- What is Adobe Illustrator for Fashion best used for?
- Adobe Illustrator for Fashion is most often used for design, technical flats, presentations. Of those, design and technical flats are not what ApparelMagic is typically brought in for.
- What can Adobe Illustrator for Fashion do that ApparelMagic cannot?
- Adobe Illustrator for Fashion covers Vector design, Illustration tools, Artboard management, Typography. ApparelMagic covers Order management, Inventory management, Production tracking, Purchasing.