Softwr

Fashion · head to head

Lectra Modaris vs Romans CAD

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Fashion

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
R

Romans CAD

Fashion

CAD software for pattern and marker creation

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lectra Modaris pricing structure not disclosed on website; enterprise software requiring direct sales contact; Romans CAD pricing not publicly disclosed; requires direct contact with company
  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Romans CAD covers Pattern design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lectra Modaris and Romans CAD actually diverge.

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and Romans CAD differ
AttributeLectra ModarisRomans CAD
Starting price$6000/one-time$150/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Web (cloud-hosted)
Founded19731988

Identical on both: 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 Lectra Modaris

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

Only in Romans CAD

  • Pattern design
  • Marker creation
  • Grading
  • Nesting
  • Production planning
  • File management
  • CAM systems
  • Manufacturing equipment

Both cover

  • Desktop deployment
  • Windows support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Lectra Modaris

  • Fashion 2D/3D pattern making and grading for apparel designnot Romans CAD
  • Garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualizationnot Romans CAD
  • Cutting room optimization and fabric waste reductionnot Romans CAD
  • Supply chain integration from design through manufacturingnot Romans CAD
  • CAD pattern design with automation for collection developmentnot Romans CAD

Romans CAD

  • Pattern designnot Lectra Modaris
  • Production optimizationnot Lectra Modaris

Where each one falls short

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

Lectra Modaris

  • Pricing structure not disclosed on website; enterprise software requiring direct sales contact
  • No information on per-license, per-seat, or subscription pricing models

Romans CAD

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed; requires direct contact with company
  • No free tier or trial version available
  • Specialized primarily for footwear; less suitable for general apparel design

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

Romans CAD

$150/month
  • Standard$150/month
    • Pattern design
    • Marker creation
  • Professional$300/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

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 Romans CAD if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web (cloud-hosted).
  • You also want marker creation.
Romans CAD review

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or Romans CAD better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Romans CAD at $150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or Romans CAD?
Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Romans CAD at $150/month.
Does Lectra Modaris or Romans CAD run on more platforms?
Lectra Modaris runs on Windows. Romans CAD runs on Windows, macOS, Web (cloud-hosted).
What is Lectra Modaris best used for?
Lectra Modaris is most often used for fashion 2d/3d pattern making and grading for apparel design, garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualization, cutting room optimization and fabric waste reduction, supply chain integration from design through manufacturing. Of those, fashion 2d/3d pattern making and grading for apparel design and garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualization are not what Romans CAD is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that Romans CAD cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. Romans CAD covers Pattern design, Marker creation, Grading, Nesting. Both handle Desktop deployment, Windows support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lectra Modaris: What does Lectra Modaris cost?

Lectra does not publish Modaris pricing on its website. The vendor sells professional design software through direct enterprise sales channels.

Source
Romans CAD: What industries does Romans CAD serve?

Romans CAD is designed primarily for the footwear and leather goods industry, with additional support for soft materials and apparel manufacturing.

Source
Lectra Modaris: Does Lectra offer cloud-based Modaris access?

Lectra describes its Gerber Yunique solution for virtual collaboration but does not publish pricing or subscription costs on the website.

Source
Romans CAD: Can Romans CAD create 3D last designs?

Yes. Romans CAD includes specialized 3D last development tools for creating and grading shoe lasts with scanned 3D and 2D data import capabilities.

Source
Lectra Modaris: What licensing model does Lectra use for its fashion software?

Lectra does not disclose licensing models, per-user fees, or annual subscription rates for Modaris or related products on its website.

Source
Romans CAD: Does Romans CAD support pattern grading?

Yes. Romans CAD 2D tools allow designers to grade patterns across different sizes and widths with over 250 industry-tested features.

Source
Romans CAD: What platforms does Romans CAD run on?

Romans CAD is cloud-hosted and compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Lectra Modaris

More on Romans CAD

Keep looking

Other head to heads