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Lectra Modaris vs Centric PLM

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Lectra Modaris

Software

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Centric PLM logo

Centric PLM

Software

Product lifecycle management for fashion and retail

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Centric PLM covers Product data management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lectra Modaris and Centric PLM actually diverge.

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and Centric PLM differ
AttributeLectra ModarisCentric PLM
Starting price$6000/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded19732004

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 Lectra Modaris

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

Only in Centric PLM

  • Product data management
  • Bill of materials
  • Tech pack creation
  • Sample management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Quality management
  • Cost management
  • Calendar & milestones

Both cover

  • Adobe Illustrator

What people use each for

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

Lectra Modaris

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

Centric PLM

  • Product lifecycle management for fashion and apparelnot Lectra Modaris
  • Merchandise financial planning and assortment alignmentnot Lectra Modaris
  • Pricing automation and inventory allocationnot Lectra Modaris
  • Competitive and market intelligence for product decisionsnot Lectra Modaris
  • Visual collaboration on line plans through Visual Boardsnot 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.

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

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

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 Lectra Modaris if

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

Choose Centric PLM if

  • You need product data management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want bill of materials.
Centric PLM review

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or Centric PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Centric PLM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or Centric PLM?
Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Centric PLM at On request.
Does Lectra Modaris or Centric PLM run on more platforms?
Lectra Modaris runs on Windows. Centric PLM runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
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 Centric PLM is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that Centric PLM cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. Centric PLM covers Product data management, Bill of materials, Tech pack creation, Sample management. Both handle Adobe Illustrator.
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