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AVA CAD/CAM vs Stoll

AVA CAD/CAM logo

AVA CAD/CAM

Fashion

Professional CAD/CAM system for apparel manufacturing

From
$180/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/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; Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • They diverge on capability: AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design, Stoll covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where AVA CAD/CAM and Stoll differ
AttributeAVA CAD/CAMStoll
Starting price$180/month$300/month
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Founded19841880

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 Stoll

  • Knit design
  • Pattern creation
  • Machine programming
  • Stitch simulation
  • Production planning
  • Stoll machines
  • CAD systems
  • German language support

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Desktop deployment
  • Windows support
  • English language support
  • Spanish 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 Stoll
  • Repeat and surface pattern creationnot Stoll
  • Colourway development for home furnishing and apparel printsnot Stoll
  • Preparing artwork for digital and conventional textile printingnot Stoll
  • Wallcovering and floor covering print designnot Stoll

Stoll

  • Flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued)not AVA CAD/CAM
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot 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

Stoll

  • No pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • Production site in Reutlingen closed as of October 31, 2025
  • Only spare parts and legacy service support remain available

Pricing, plan by plan

AVA CAD/CAM

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

Stoll

$300/month
  • Basic$300/month
    • Basic design
  • Advanced$600/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full 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 Stoll if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pattern creation.
Stoll review

Questions people ask

Is AVA CAD/CAM or Stoll better?
Neither clearly leads. AVA CAD/CAM starts at $180/month and Stoll at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AVA CAD/CAM or Stoll?
AVA CAD/CAM starts at $180/month and Stoll at $300/month.
Does AVA CAD/CAM or Stoll run on more platforms?
AVA CAD/CAM runs on Windows, macOS. Stoll runs on Windows.
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 Stoll is typically brought in for.
What can AVA CAD/CAM do that Stoll cannot?
AVA CAD/CAM covers Pattern design, Grading, Marker creation, Nesting optimization. Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Both handle User authentication, Desktop deployment, Windows support, English 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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Stoll: Is STOLL still selling knitting machines?

No, STOLL's flat knitting machine business has been discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed on October 31, 2025. Only spare parts availability and legacy service support remain.

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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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Stoll: Where can I get spare parts for STOLL machines?

STOLL spare parts remain available through their support channels. The company has consolidated service operations under KARL MAYER ownership. Customers should contact STOLL's helpline or webshop for parts availability.

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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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