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Lectra Modaris vs Style3D

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Fashion

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Style3D logo

Style3D

Fashion

Integrated 3D design and virtual sampling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Style3D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lectra Modaris pricing structure not disclosed on website; enterprise software requiring direct sales contact; Style3D pricing not published online
  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Style3D covers 3D garment design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

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 (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
  • 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

  • Fashion 2D/3D pattern making and grading for apparel designnot Style3D
  • Garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualizationnot Style3D
  • Cutting room optimization and fabric waste reductionnot Style3D
  • Supply chain integration from design through manufacturingnot Style3D
  • CAD pattern design with automation for collection developmentnot Style3D

Style3D

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

Style3D

  • Pricing not published online
  • Requires demo booking or sales contact to obtain pricing
  • No self-service pricing information 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

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.
Lectra Modaris review

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.
Style3D review

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 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 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.

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.

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Style3D: How much does Style3D cost?

Style3D does not publish pricing online. To obtain pricing, contact their sales team at [email protected] or book a demo through their website.

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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.

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Style3D: What products does Style3D offer?

Style3D offers multiple product categories: Style3D AI for design, Style3D Studio and Fabric for development, and Style3D Cloud for collaboration and management. Pricing is available by demo or sales contact.

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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.

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