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ApparelMagic vs CLO 3D

ApparelMagic logo

ApparelMagic

Fashion

ERP built for fashion and apparel

From
$337/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CLO 3D logo

CLO 3D

Fashion

True-to-life garment visualization in 3D

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CLO 3D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ApparelMagic user count limits by tier: Professional plan limited to 3 users, Enterprise to 5 users; CLO 3D specific pricing amounts not displayed for Student and Individual plans - must select 'Get Started' to view
  • They diverge on capability: ApparelMagic covers Order management, CLO 3D covers 3D garment visualization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ApparelMagic and CLO 3D actually diverge.

Attributes where ApparelMagic and CLO 3D differ
AttributeApparelMagicCLO 3D
Starting price$337/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac
Founded20002009

Identical on both: 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 CLO 3D

  • 3D garment visualization
  • True-to-life fabric simulation
  • 2D pattern design
  • Avatar creation & customization
  • Virtual fitting
  • Rendering & animation
  • Colorway management
  • Trim library

What people use each for

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

ApparelMagic

  • Fashion brand order management and inventory controlnot CLO 3D
  • Product development workflow and merchandisingnot CLO 3D
  • Multi-warehouse and multi-channel sales coordinationnot CLO 3D
  • Supply chain integration for apparel brandsnot CLO 3D

CLO 3D

  • 3D garment designnot ApparelMagic
  • Virtual prototypingnot ApparelMagic
  • Digital samplingnot ApparelMagic
  • Fashion visualizationnot ApparelMagic
  • E-commerce contentnot 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

CLO 3D

  • Specific pricing amounts not displayed for Student and Individual plans - must select 'Get Started' to view
  • Enterprise and Academic plans require contacting sales

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

CLO 3D

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 14 free days
    • No payment details required
    • Full CLO access
  • Student$null/month
    • Requires verified student status
    • Monthly and yearly billing available
    • Yearly option saves 25%
  • Individual$null/month
    • For hobbyists, freelancers, self-employed, single-person companies
    • Monthly and yearly options available
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • All-in-one solution
    • Premium support, training, and specialized services

Which should you pick?

Choose ApparelMagic if

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

Choose CLO 3D if

  • You need 3d garment visualization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want true-to-life fabric simulation.
CLO 3D review

Questions people ask

Is ApparelMagic or CLO 3D better?
Neither clearly leads. ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and CLO 3D at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ApparelMagic or CLO 3D?
CLO 3D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $337/month for ApparelMagic and Free for CLO 3D.
Does ApparelMagic or CLO 3D run on more platforms?
ApparelMagic runs on Web. CLO 3D runs on Windows, Mac.
Can I use CLO 3D for free?
Yes. CLO 3D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ApparelMagic starts at $337/month.
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 CLO 3D is typically brought in for.
What can ApparelMagic do that CLO 3D cannot?
ApparelMagic covers Order management, Inventory management, Production tracking, Purchasing. CLO 3D covers 3D garment visualization, True-to-life fabric simulation, 2D pattern design, Avatar creation & customization.

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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CLO 3D: Is there a free trial for CLO 3D?

Yes, CLO 3D offers 14 free days to start using the software with no payment details required upfront.

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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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CLO 3D: Does CLO 3D offer a student plan?

Yes, CLO 3D offers a Student plan for verified students with monthly billing available. A yearly option saves 25% compared to monthly billing, though specific prices are not shown on the pricing page.

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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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CLO 3D: What is included in CLO 3D plans?

All CLO 3D subscription tiers provide access to online tutorials, CLO manuals, community forums, and customer service. Enterprise and Academic plans add premium support, training, and specialized services.

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