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ApparelMagic vs AVA CAD/CAM

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ApparelMagic

Fashion

ERP built for fashion and apparel

From
$337/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AVA CAD/CAM logo

AVA CAD/CAM

Fashion

Professional CAD/CAM system for apparel manufacturing

From
$180/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ApparelMagic user count limits by tier: Professional plan limited to 3 users, Enterprise to 5 users; AVA CAD/CAM built for Apple Macs, so a Windows-based studio is not the target platform
  • They diverge on capability: ApparelMagic covers Order management, AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ApparelMagic and AVA CAD/CAM actually diverge.

Attributes where ApparelMagic and AVA CAD/CAM differ
AttributeApparelMagicAVA CAD/CAM
Starting price$337/month$180/month
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS
Founded20001984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fashion).

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 ApparelMagic

  • Order management
  • Inventory management
  • Production tracking
  • Purchasing
  • Warehouse management
  • Financial management
  • Reporting & analytics
  • B2B ecommerce portal

Only in AVA CAD/CAM

  • Pattern design
  • Grading
  • Marker creation
  • Nesting optimization
  • CAM integration
  • Production control
  • Manufacturing systems
  • CAM equipment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ApparelMagic

  • Fashion brand order management and inventory controlnot AVA CAD/CAM
  • Product development workflow and merchandisingnot AVA CAD/CAM
  • Multi-warehouse and multi-channel sales coordinationnot AVA CAD/CAM
  • Supply chain integration for apparel brandsnot AVA CAD/CAM

AVA CAD/CAM

  • Design and colour separation for printed textilesnot ApparelMagic
  • Repeat and surface pattern creationnot ApparelMagic
  • Colourway development for home furnishing and apparel printsnot ApparelMagic
  • Preparing artwork for digital and conventional textile printingnot ApparelMagic
  • Wallcovering and floor covering print designnot ApparelMagic

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

AVA CAD/CAM

  • Built for Apple Macs, so a Windows-based studio is not the target platform
  • Scoped to decorative print for textiles, wallcoverings, flooring and ceramics rather than general CAD
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

ApparelMagic

$337/month
  • Professional$337/month
    • 3 users
    • 3 integrations
    • 3 warehouses
  • Enterprise$655/month
    • 5 users
    • 5 integrations
    • 5 warehouses
  • Ultimate$null/month
    • 10+ users
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Unlimited warehouses

AVA CAD/CAM

$180/month
  • Standard$180/month
    • Basic features
  • Professional$350/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose ApparelMagic if

  • You need order management.
  • You also want inventory management.
ApparelMagic review

Choose AVA CAD/CAM if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows, macOS.
  • You also want grading.
AVA CAD/CAM review

Questions people ask

Is ApparelMagic or AVA CAD/CAM better?
Neither clearly leads. ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and AVA CAD/CAM at $180/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ApparelMagic or AVA CAD/CAM?
ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and AVA CAD/CAM at $180/month.
Does ApparelMagic or AVA CAD/CAM run on more platforms?
ApparelMagic runs on Web. AVA CAD/CAM runs on Windows, macOS.
What is ApparelMagic best used for?
ApparelMagic is most often used for fashion brand order management and inventory control, product development workflow and merchandising, multi-warehouse and multi-channel sales coordination, supply chain integration for apparel brands. Of those, fashion brand order management and inventory control and product development workflow and merchandising are not what AVA CAD/CAM is typically brought in for.
What can ApparelMagic do that AVA CAD/CAM cannot?
ApparelMagic covers Order management, Inventory management, Production tracking, Purchasing. AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design, Grading, Marker creation, Nesting optimization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ApparelMagic: What does ApparelMagic cost?

Professional plan: $337 per month when paid annually or $356 monthly with annual commitment (3 users, 3 integrations, 3 warehouses, 1 B2B store). Enterprise: $655 annually or $691 monthly (5 users, 5 integrations, 5 warehouses, 3 B2B stores). Ultimate pricing is custom.

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AVA CAD/CAM: What industries does AVA CAD/CAM serve?

AVA serves fashion and apparel, home furnishings, wallcoverings, flooring, ceramic tiles, furniture, and rugs and carpets industries with design and production solutions.

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ApparelMagic: Does ApparelMagic offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, ApparelMagic offers a 30-day money-back guarantee allowing risk-free trial of any plan.

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AVA CAD/CAM: What design features does AVA CAD/CAM provide?

AVA provides design/edit/repeat capabilities, color separations, colourway management, digital print solutions, 3D design and emboss capabilities, and photorealistic visualization tools for design presentation.

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ApparelMagic: What is the cost of additional sales representatives?

Sales representatives cost $50 per month with monthly billing or $40 per month when prepaid for the contract term.

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AVA CAD/CAM: How long has AVA CAD/CAM been in business?

AVA CAD/CAM has been providing specialist design and colour software to the decorative printing industry for more than 40 years.

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AVA CAD/CAM: Does AVA support design workflows for printed and woven products?

Yes. AVA offers an integrated suite of software modules for both printed and woven design workflows, from initial design through color separation to production.

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