Software · head to head
AVA CAD/CAM vs Centric PLM
AVA CAD/CAM
Software
Professional CAD/CAM system for apparel manufacturing
- From
- $180/month
- Rated
- -
Centric PLM
Software
Product lifecycle management for fashion and retail
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AVA CAD/CAM built for Apple Macs, so a Windows-based studio is not the target platform; Centric PLM sold as a suite of separate products, so Planning, Pricing and Inventory, Market Intelligence and PXM are each their own purchase alongside PLM
- They diverge on capability: AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design, Centric PLM covers Product data management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AVA CAD/CAM and Centric PLM actually diverge.
| Attribute | AVA CAD/CAM | Centric PLM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $180/month | On request |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, Mobile, Api |
| Founded | 1984 | 2004 |
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 AVA CAD/CAM
- Pattern design
- Grading
- Marker creation
- Nesting optimization
- CAM integration
- Production control
- Manufacturing systems
- CAM equipment
Only in Centric PLM
- Product data management
- Bill of materials
- Tech pack creation
- Sample management
- Supplier collaboration
- Quality management
- Cost management
- Calendar & milestones
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AVA CAD/CAM
- Design and colour separation for printed textilesnot Centric PLM
- Repeat and surface pattern creationnot Centric PLM
- Colourway development for home furnishing and apparel printsnot Centric PLM
- Preparing artwork for digital and conventional textile printingnot Centric PLM
- Wallcovering and floor covering print designnot Centric PLM
Centric PLM
- Product lifecycle management for fashion and apparelnot AVA CAD/CAM
- Merchandise financial planning and assortment alignmentnot AVA CAD/CAM
- Pricing automation and inventory allocationnot AVA CAD/CAM
- Competitive and market intelligence for product decisionsnot AVA CAD/CAM
- Visual collaboration on line plans through Visual Boardsnot AVA CAD/CAM
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Centric PLM
- Sold as a suite of separate products, so Planning, Pricing and Inventory, Market Intelligence and PXM are each their own purchase alongside PLM
- Pricing is not published and requires a demo
- Built around consumer goods verticals such as fashion, food and beverage and cosmetics rather than general manufacturing
Pricing, plan by plan
AVA CAD/CAM
$180/month- Standard$180/month
- Basic features
- Professional$350/month
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full solution
Centric PLM
On request- Professional$undefined/month
- Core PLM functionality
- Specification management
- BOM management
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Everything in Professional
- Advanced analytics
- Multi-site support
- Enterprise Plus$undefined/month
- Everything in Enterprise
- AI-powered insights
- 3D integration
Which should you pick?
Choose AVA CAD/CAM if
- You need pattern design.
- You work on Windows, macOS.
- You also want grading.
Choose Centric PLM if
- You need product data management.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want bill of materials.
Questions people ask
- Is AVA CAD/CAM or Centric PLM better?
- Neither clearly leads. AVA CAD/CAM starts at $180/month and Centric PLM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AVA CAD/CAM or Centric PLM?
- AVA CAD/CAM starts at $180/month and Centric PLM at On request.
- Does AVA CAD/CAM or Centric PLM run on more platforms?
- AVA CAD/CAM runs on Windows, macOS. Centric PLM runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
- What is AVA CAD/CAM best used for?
- AVA CAD/CAM is most often used for design and colour separation for printed textiles, repeat and surface pattern creation, colourway development for home furnishing and apparel prints, preparing artwork for digital and conventional textile printing. Of those, design and colour separation for printed textiles and repeat and surface pattern creation are not what Centric PLM is typically brought in for.
- What can AVA CAD/CAM do that Centric PLM cannot?
- AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design, Grading, Marker creation, Nesting optimization. Centric PLM covers Product data management, Bill of materials, Tech pack creation, Sample management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceAVA 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.
SourceAVA 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.
SourceAVA 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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