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Lectra Modaris vs Style3D

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Software

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Style3D logo

Style3D

Software

Integrated 3D design and virtual sampling platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Style3D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Style3D covers 3D garment design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lectra Modaris and Style3D actually diverge.

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and Style3D differ
AttributeLectra ModarisStyle3D
Starting price$6000/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, Web
Founded19732011

Identical on both: 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
  • Pattern digitizing
  • Seam engineering
  • Costing tools
  • Lectra Diamino

Only in Style3D

  • 3D garment design
  • Virtual fitting
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Digital showroom
  • AR preview
  • WeChat
  • Instagram
  • E-commerce platforms

Both cover

  • Fabric simulation
  • Data encryption
  • 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 Style3D
  • 3D prototypingnot Style3D
  • Fit optimizationnot Style3D
  • Production preparationnot Style3D
  • Collection developmentnot Style3D

Style3D

  • 3D designnot Lectra Modaris
  • Virtual samplingnot Lectra Modaris
  • Social commercenot Lectra Modaris

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

Style3D

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic 3D design
    • Limited storage
  • Professional$60/month
    • Full design tools
    • Cloud storage
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All features
    • Team management

Which should you pick?

Choose Lectra Modaris if

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

Choose Style3D if

  • You need 3d garment design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want virtual fitting.

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or Style3D better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Style3D at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or Style3D?
Style3D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6000/one-time for Lectra Modaris and Free for Style3D.
Does Lectra Modaris or Style3D run on more platforms?
Lectra Modaris runs on Windows. Style3D runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use Style3D for free?
Yes. Style3D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time.
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 Style3D is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that Style3D cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. Style3D covers 3D garment design, Virtual fitting, Real-time collaboration, Digital showroom. Both handle Fabric simulation, Data encryption, Cloud deployment, Windows support.

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