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Lectra Modaris vs Stoll

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Fashion & Apparel

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion & Apparel

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Stoll covers Knit design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lectra Modaris and Stoll actually diverge.

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and Stoll differ
AttributeLectra ModarisStoll
Starting price$6000/one-time$300/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Founded19731880

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 Stoll

  • Knit design
  • Pattern creation
  • Machine programming
  • Stitch simulation
  • Production planning
  • Stoll machines
  • CAD systems
  • User authentication

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

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

Stoll

  • Knit 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

Nothing recorded yet. See the Lectra Modaris review.

Stoll

  • The flat knitting machine business under the Stoll brand was discontinued and its Reutlingen production site closed on 31 October 2025, per the vendor's own site; only spare parts and existing software licence keys remain available

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

Stoll

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

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

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or Stoll better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Stoll at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or Stoll?
Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Stoll at $300/month.
Does Lectra Modaris or Stoll run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Stoll is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that Stoll cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Both handle Desktop deployment, Windows support, English language support.
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