Fashion · head to head
ApparelMagic vs Pointcarre

Pointcarre
Fashion
Advanced pattern design software with embroidery capabilities
- From
- $120/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ApparelMagic user count limits by tier: Professional plan limited to 3 users, Enterprise to 5 users; Pointcarre the Internet Archive's capture of Pointcarre's homepage on 26 January 2021 named distinct textile CAD modules, ColorSep (printing), Pro Weave (broken into Dobby, Jacquard and Loomnet weaving modules), Knit, and 3D Mapping, sold as separately purchasable modules with no price figure found.
- They diverge on capability: ApparelMagic covers Order management, Pointcarre covers Pattern design.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ApparelMagic and Pointcarre actually diverge.
| Attribute | ApparelMagic | Pointcarre |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $337/month | $120/month |
| Platforms | Web | Windows |
| Founded | 2000 | 1991 |
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 Pointcarre
- Pattern design
- Embroidery design
- Colorway creation
- Weaving patterns
- Textile simulation
- Print design
- Embroidery machines
- Textile CAM systems
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ApparelMagic
- Fashion brand order management and inventory controlnot Pointcarre
- Product development workflow and merchandisingnot Pointcarre
- Multi-warehouse and multi-channel sales coordinationnot Pointcarre
- Supply chain integration for apparel brandsnot Pointcarre
Pointcarre
- Embroidery designnot ApparelMagic
- Textile pattern creationnot 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
Pointcarre
- The Internet Archive's capture of Pointcarre's homepage on 26 January 2021 named distinct textile CAD modules, ColorSep (printing), Pro Weave (broken into Dobby, Jacquard and Loomnet weaving modules), Knit, and 3D Mapping, sold as separately purchasable modules with no price figure found.
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
Pointcarre
$120/month- Professional$120/month
- Pattern design
- Embroidery
- Basic features
- Premium$200/month
- Advanced features
- Colorway management
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All features
- Custom integration
Which should you pick?
Choose ApparelMagic if
- You need order management.
- You also want inventory management.
Choose Pointcarre if
- You need pattern design.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want embroidery design.
Questions people ask
- Is ApparelMagic or Pointcarre better?
- Neither clearly leads. ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and Pointcarre at $120/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ApparelMagic or Pointcarre?
- ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and Pointcarre at $120/month.
- Does ApparelMagic or Pointcarre run on more platforms?
- ApparelMagic runs on Web. Pointcarre runs on Windows.
- 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 Pointcarre is typically brought in for.
- What can ApparelMagic do that Pointcarre cannot?
- ApparelMagic covers Order management, Inventory management, Production tracking, Purchasing. Pointcarre covers Pattern design, Embroidery design, Colorway creation, Weaving patterns.
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.
SourcePointcarre: What types of textiles can I design with Pointcarre?
Pointcarre supports design for home and interiors, including carpets and rugs, bed and bath linens, curtains and sheers, upholstery fabrics. It offers specialized tools for repeat pattern generation, visualization, and manufacturing integration.
SourceApparelMagic: Does ApparelMagic offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, ApparelMagic offers a 30-day money-back guarantee allowing risk-free trial of any plan.
SourcePointcarre: What textile products are included in Pointcarre?
Pointcarre includes software for Jacquard (weaving), Dobby (dobby weave), Printing (print design), Tufting (carpet tufting), and Knitting (knit design), plus Mapping tools and LoomNet connectivity.
SourceApparelMagic: 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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