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Lectra Modaris vs Surefront

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Fashion

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

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

Surefront

Fashion

Modern PLM for product teams at fashion brands

From
$300/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; Surefront no pricing information published on website; requires contacting sales or watching demo
  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Surefront covers Product information.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and Surefront differ
AttributeLectra ModarisSurefront
Starting price$6000/one-time$300/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, Web
Founded19732015

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 Surefront

  • Product information
  • Task management
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Version control
  • Supplier portal
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • 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 Surefront
  • Garment fit simulation and virtual prototype visualizationnot Surefront
  • Cutting room optimization and fabric waste reductionnot Surefront
  • Supply chain integration from design through manufacturingnot Surefront
  • CAD pattern design with automation for collection developmentnot Surefront

Surefront

  • Team collaborationnot Lectra Modaris
  • Product developmentnot 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

Surefront

  • No pricing information published on website; requires contacting sales or watching demo

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

Surefront

$300/month
  • Starter$300/month
    • Basic PLM
    • Team collaboration
  • Professional$700/month
    • Advanced features
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom setup
    • Support

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 Surefront if

  • You need product information.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want task management.
Surefront review

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or Surefront better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Surefront at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or Surefront?
Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and Surefront at $300/month.
Does Lectra Modaris or Surefront run on more platforms?
Lectra Modaris runs on Windows. Surefront runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
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 Surefront is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that Surefront cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. Surefront covers Product information, Task management, Collaboration, File management. Both handle Cloud 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.

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Surefront: How much does Surefront cost?

Surefront does not publish pricing on its website. To learn about pricing, customers must contact the sales team through the Let's Talk contact form or watch a demo.

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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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Surefront: Can I see Surefront's pricing without contacting sales?

No, pricing details are not disclosed on the website. The company requires customers to either book a demo or contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing options.

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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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