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AVA CAD/CAM vs Delogue PLM

AVA CAD/CAM logo

AVA CAD/CAM

Fashion

Professional CAD/CAM system for apparel manufacturing

From
$180/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Delogue PLM logo

Delogue PLM

Fashion

Integrated PLM and design collaboration platform

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Delogue PLM pricing starts at 145 euro per user per month on the Essential plan, charged per named user
  • They diverge on capability: AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design, Delogue PLM covers Product management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where AVA CAD/CAM and Delogue PLM differ
AttributeAVA CAD/CAMDelogue PLM
Starting price$180/month$200/month
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Mac, Web
Founded19842013

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 AVA CAD/CAM

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

Only in Delogue PLM

  • Product management
  • Design collaboration
  • Version control
  • Approval workflows
  • Supplier management
  • Document control
  • Cloud storage
  • PLM systems

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Windows support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support
  • French language support

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 Delogue PLM
  • Repeat and surface pattern creationnot Delogue PLM
  • Colourway development for home furnishing and apparel printsnot Delogue PLM
  • Preparing artwork for digital and conventional textile printingnot Delogue PLM
  • Wallcovering and floor covering print designnot Delogue PLM

Delogue PLM

  • Managing apparel product data and tech packsnot AVA CAD/CAM
  • Collaborating with suppliers on samples and commentsnot AVA CAD/CAM
  • Tracking materials, costing and compliance for a fashion collectionnot 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

Delogue PLM

  • Pricing starts at 145 euro per user per month on the Essential plan, charged per named user
  • The Adobe Illustrator plugin, multi language compositions, advanced size charts and the compliance and analytics modules require the Professional plan
  • Supply chain and supplier modules, integration support and a dedicated key account manager require the Premium plan at 249 euro per user per month
  • Training sessions and ESG consulting are included only on Premium
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote and aimed at organisations with 40 or more users
  • Billing is quarterly or yearly rather than monthly

Pricing, plan by plan

AVA CAD/CAM

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

Delogue PLM

$200/month
  • Essential$200/month
    • Basic PLM
    • Design tools
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solution

Which should you pick?

Choose AVA CAD/CAM if

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

Choose Delogue PLM if

  • You need product management.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want design collaboration.
Delogue PLM review

Questions people ask

Is AVA CAD/CAM or Delogue PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. AVA CAD/CAM starts at $180/month and Delogue PLM at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AVA CAD/CAM or Delogue PLM?
AVA CAD/CAM starts at $180/month and Delogue PLM at $200/month.
Does AVA CAD/CAM or Delogue PLM run on more platforms?
AVA CAD/CAM runs on Windows, macOS. Delogue PLM runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
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 Delogue PLM is typically brought in for.
What can AVA CAD/CAM do that Delogue PLM cannot?
AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design, Grading, Marker creation, Nesting optimization. Delogue PLM covers Product management, Design collaboration, Version control, Approval workflows. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, English language support, Spanish language support.

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.

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Delogue PLM: How much does Delogue PLM cost?

Delogue does not publish pricing on its main website. The company directs potential customers to contact the sales team at [email protected] or +45 70 70 10 90 to discuss pricing, or to request a demo at https://www.delogue.com/en/plm-demo.

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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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Delogue PLM: How can I get Delogue pricing information?

Contact Delogue PLM directly at [email protected] or phone +45 70 70 10 90. You can also request a demo via their website, which typically includes a pricing discussion as part of the consultation.

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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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