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CLO 3D vs Lectra Modaris

CLO 3D logo

CLO 3D

Software

True-to-life garment visualization in 3D

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Software

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CLO 3D covers 3D garment visualization, Lectra Modaris covers Automatic grading.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CLO 3D and Lectra Modaris actually diverge.

Attributes where CLO 3D and Lectra Modaris differ
AttributeCLO 3DLectra Modaris
Starting price$50/month$6000/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsWindows, MacWindows
Founded20091973

Identical on both: 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 CLO 3D

  • 3D garment visualization
  • True-to-life fabric simulation
  • Avatar creation & customization
  • Virtual fitting
  • Rendering & animation
  • Colorway management
  • Trim library
  • Browzwear

Only in Lectra Modaris

  • Automatic grading
  • 3D virtual prototyping
  • Fit validation
  • Fabric simulation
  • Pattern digitizing
  • Seam engineering
  • Costing tools
  • Lectra Diamino

Both cover

  • 2D pattern design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • PLM systems
  • ERP systems
  • Desktop deployment
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

CLO 3D

  • 3D garment designnot Lectra Modaris
  • Virtual prototypingnot Lectra Modaris
  • Digital samplingnot Lectra Modaris
  • Fashion visualizationnot Lectra Modaris
  • E-commerce contentnot Lectra Modaris

Lectra Modaris

  • Pattern engineeringnot CLO 3D
  • 3D prototypingnot CLO 3D
  • Fit optimizationnot CLO 3D
  • Production preparationnot CLO 3D
  • Collection developmentnot CLO 3D

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CLO 3D

  • The pricing page names four tiers, Student, Individual, Enterprise and Academic, and states that Enterprise and Academic are custom priced rather than listed

Lectra Modaris

Nothing recorded yet. See the Lectra Modaris review.

Pricing, plan by plan

CLO 3D

$50/month
  • Individual$50/month
    • Full 3D design capabilities
    • Pattern making tools
    • Fabric simulation
  • Team$75/month
    • Everything in Individual
    • Collaboration tools
    • Shared libraries
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Team
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

Lectra Modaris

$6000/one-time
  • Modaris Expert$6000/one-time
    • 2D pattern design
    • Grading
    • Basic 3D preview
  • Modaris 3D Fit$12000/one-time
    • Everything in Expert
    • Full 3D prototyping
    • Fit validation
  • Enterprise Suite$undefined/year
    • Full platform access
    • PLM integration
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

Choose CLO 3D if

  • You need 3d garment visualization.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want true-to-life fabric simulation.
CLO 3D review

Choose Lectra Modaris if

  • You need automatic grading.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 3d virtual prototyping.
Lectra Modaris review

Questions people ask

Is CLO 3D or Lectra Modaris better?
Neither clearly leads. CLO 3D starts at $50/month and Lectra Modaris at $6000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CLO 3D or Lectra Modaris?
CLO 3D starts at $50/month and Lectra Modaris at $6000/one-time.
Does CLO 3D or Lectra Modaris run on more platforms?
CLO 3D runs on Windows, Mac. Lectra Modaris runs on Windows.
What is CLO 3D best used for?
CLO 3D is most often used for 3d garment design, virtual prototyping, digital sampling, fashion visualization. Of those, 3d garment design and virtual prototyping are not what Lectra Modaris is typically brought in for.
What can CLO 3D do that Lectra Modaris cannot?
CLO 3D covers 3D garment visualization, True-to-life fabric simulation, Avatar creation & customization, Virtual fitting. Lectra Modaris covers Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation, Fabric simulation. Both handle 2D pattern design, Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, ERP systems.
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