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ApparelMagic vs StyleCAD

ApparelMagic logo

ApparelMagic

Fashion

ERP built for fashion and apparel

From
$337/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
StyleCAD logo

StyleCAD

Fashion

Affordable CAD solution for pattern and garment design

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StyleCAD 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; StyleCAD desktop-only application without cloud or web-based interface
  • They diverge on capability: ApparelMagic covers Order management, StyleCAD covers Pattern design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ApparelMagic and StyleCAD actually diverge.

Attributes where ApparelMagic and StyleCAD differ
AttributeApparelMagicStyleCAD
Starting price$337/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows
Founded20001996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 StyleCAD

  • Pattern design
  • Marker creation
  • Grading
  • 2D design
  • File management
  • Cloud storage
  • Basic systems
  • User authentication

What people use each for

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

ApparelMagic

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

StyleCAD

  • Pattern designnot ApparelMagic
  • Small business operationsnot 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

StyleCAD

  • Desktop-only application without cloud or web-based interface
  • Limited native integrations outside of Browzwear ecosystem
  • No real-time collaboration features for distributed teams

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

StyleCAD

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic features
    • Limited storage
  • Starter$40/month
    • Full pattern design
  • Professional$80/month
    • Advanced features
    • Cloud storage

Which should you pick?

Choose ApparelMagic if

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

Choose StyleCAD if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want marker creation.
StyleCAD review

Questions people ask

Is ApparelMagic or StyleCAD better?
Neither clearly leads. ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and StyleCAD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ApparelMagic or StyleCAD?
StyleCAD has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $337/month for ApparelMagic and Free for StyleCAD.
Does ApparelMagic or StyleCAD run on more platforms?
ApparelMagic runs on Web. StyleCAD runs on Windows.
Can I use StyleCAD for free?
Yes. StyleCAD 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 StyleCAD is typically brought in for.
What can ApparelMagic do that StyleCAD cannot?
ApparelMagic covers Order management, Inventory management, Production tracking, Purchasing. StyleCAD covers Pattern design, Marker creation, Grading, 2D design.

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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StyleCAD: What file formats does StyleCAD support?

StyleCAD supports most commonly used CAD file formats including its native STY format and can import DXF files. StyleCAD also offers integration with Browzwear VStitcher with a plugin that automatically converts native files from Gerber, Lectra, and Optitex.

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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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StyleCAD: How much productivity improvement does StyleCAD offer?

StyleCAD delivers a typical productivity increase of 40% during digitizing, pattern grading, design modification, and marker creation compared to manual methods.

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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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StyleCAD: What are StyleCAD's grading capabilities?

StyleCAD offers individual grading for each size, powerful intermediate grading tools, notch grading for perfect intervals, and radial grading for unconventional pieces with seamless integration between modules.

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StyleCAD: Does StyleCAD integrate with 3D design tools?

Yes, StyleCAD integrates with Browzwear VStitcher through a plugin, enabling workflow between 2D pattern design and 3D visualization.

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