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Lectra Modaris vs TradeGecko Fashion

Lectra Modaris logo

Lectra Modaris

Fashion

Professional pattern making and 3D prototyping

From
$6000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TradeGecko Fashion logo

TradeGecko Fashion

Fashion

Supply chain management platform for fashion brands

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TradeGecko Fashion 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; TradeGecko Fashion the Internet Archive's capture of TradeGecko (now QuickBooks Commerce) pricing page on 6 December 2021 stated that annual billing on the Small Business plan costs $199 upfront for each of the 12 months, with free onboarding, account management and 24/7 technical support included on that plan and above; no credit card is required for the free trial.
  • They diverge on capability: Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, TradeGecko Fashion covers Inventory tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lectra Modaris and TradeGecko Fashion actually diverge.

Attributes where Lectra Modaris and TradeGecko Fashion differ
AttributeLectra ModarisTradeGecko Fashion
Starting price$6000/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb
Founded19732010

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
  • Fabric simulation
  • Pattern digitizing
  • Seam engineering
  • Costing tools

Only in TradeGecko Fashion

  • Inventory tracking
  • Order management
  • Multi-channel sales
  • Reporting
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Email
  • Encryption

Both cover

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

TradeGecko Fashion

  • Supply chain managementnot Lectra Modaris
  • Inventory trackingnot 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

TradeGecko Fashion

  • The Internet Archive's capture of TradeGecko (now QuickBooks Commerce) pricing page on 6 December 2021 stated that annual billing on the Small Business plan costs $199 upfront for each of the 12 months, with free onboarding, account management and 24/7 technical support included on that plan and above; no credit card is required for the free trial.

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

TradeGecko Fashion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic features
  • Professional$199/month
    • Advanced features
    • API access

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 TradeGecko Fashion if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want order management.
TradeGecko Fashion review

Questions people ask

Is Lectra Modaris or TradeGecko Fashion better?
Neither clearly leads. Lectra Modaris starts at $6000/one-time and TradeGecko Fashion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lectra Modaris or TradeGecko Fashion?
TradeGecko Fashion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6000/one-time for Lectra Modaris and Free for TradeGecko Fashion.
Does Lectra Modaris or TradeGecko Fashion run on more platforms?
Lectra Modaris runs on Windows. TradeGecko Fashion runs on Web.
Can I use TradeGecko Fashion for free?
Yes. TradeGecko Fashion 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 TradeGecko Fashion is typically brought in for.
What can Lectra Modaris do that TradeGecko Fashion cannot?
Lectra Modaris covers 2D pattern design, Automatic grading, 3D virtual prototyping, Fit validation. TradeGecko Fashion covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Multi-channel sales, Reporting. Both handle Cloud deployment, 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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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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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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