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Lectra Modaris vs Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Fashion & Apparel

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Adobe Illustrator for Fashion logo

Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

Fashion & Apparel

Vector design tool optimized for fashion illustration

From
$22.49/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Adobe Illustrator for Fashion covers Vector design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lectra Modaris and Adobe Illustrator for Fashion actually diverge.

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and Adobe Illustrator for Fashion differ
AttributeLectra ModarisAdobe Illustrator for Fashion
Starting price$6000/one-time$22.49/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac
Founded19731982

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fashion & Apparel).

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 Lectra Modaris

  • 2D pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • 3D virtual prototyping
  • Fit validation
  • Fabric simulation
  • Pattern digitizing
  • Seam engineering
  • Costing tools

Only in Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

  • Vector design
  • Illustration tools
  • Artboard management
  • Typography
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • After Effects
  • Cloud backup

Both cover

  • Desktop deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Windows support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Lectra Modaris

  • Pattern engineeringnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
  • 3D prototypingnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
  • Fit optimizationnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
  • Production preparationnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion
  • Collection developmentnot Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

  • Designnot Lectra Modaris
  • Technical flatsnot Lectra Modaris
  • Presentationsnot Lectra Modaris

Where each one falls short

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

Lectra Modaris

Nothing recorded yet. See the Lectra Modaris review.

Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Adobe's Illustrator page on 31 December 2022 stated plans start at US$20.99 per month for desktop and iPad; there is no fashion-specific edition, only the general Illustrator product.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

$22.49/month
  • Single App$22.49/month
    • Illustrator only
  • Creative Cloud All Apps$59.99/month
    • All Adobe apps

Which should you pick?

Choose Lectra Modaris if

  • You need 2d pattern design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want automatic grading.

Choose Adobe Illustrator for Fashion if

  • You need vector design.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want illustration tools.

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or Adobe Illustrator for Fashion better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Adobe Illustrator for Fashion at $22.49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or Adobe Illustrator for Fashion?
Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Adobe Illustrator for Fashion at $22.49/month.
Does Lectra Modaris or Adobe Illustrator for Fashion run on more platforms?
Lectra Modaris runs on Windows. Adobe Illustrator for Fashion runs on Windows, Mac.
What is Lectra Modaris best used for?
Lectra Modaris is most often used for pattern engineering, 3d prototyping, fit optimization, production preparation. Of those, pattern engineering and 3d prototyping are not what Adobe Illustrator for Fashion is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that Adobe Illustrator for Fashion cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. Adobe Illustrator for Fashion covers Vector design, Illustration tools, Artboard management, Typography. Both handle Desktop deployment, Cloud deployment, Windows support, English language support.

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