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NedGraphics vs Wave PLM

NedGraphics logo

NedGraphics

Fashion

Digital design software for fashion and textiles

From
$110/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wave PLM logo

Wave PLM

Fashion

Agile PLM solution for fashion and apparel

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NedGraphics no pricing published on website; Wave PLM starter plan requires a minimum of 10 users at $120 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional plan requires a minimum of 50 users at $100 per user per month billed annually
  • They diverge on capability: NedGraphics covers Digital design, Wave PLM covers Agile workflows.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NedGraphics and Wave PLM actually diverge.

Attributes where NedGraphics and Wave PLM differ
AttributeNedGraphicsWave PLM
Starting price$110/month$250/month
PlatformsWindows, MacWindows, Mac, Web
Founded19922016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 NedGraphics

  • Digital design
  • Pattern creation
  • Embroidery design
  • Color management
  • Textile simulation
  • Print preview
  • CAM systems
  • Embroidery machines

Only in Wave PLM

  • Agile workflows
  • Product management
  • Team collaboration
  • Real-time visibility
  • Task management
  • Document control
  • Jira
  • Slack

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • English language support
  • German language support
  • French language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

NedGraphics

  • Design creationnot Wave PLM
  • Textile designnot Wave PLM

Wave PLM

  • Agile product developmentnot NedGraphics

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

NedGraphics

  • No pricing published on website

Wave PLM

  • Starter plan requires a minimum of 10 users at $120 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional plan requires a minimum of 50 users at $100 per user per month billed annually
  • The Wave AI add-on is priced separately from the base plan, starting at $25 per user per month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

NedGraphics

$110/month
  • Essentials$110/month
    • Design tools
    • Basic features
  • Professional$220/month
    • Advanced tools
    • Color management
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All features
    • Support

Wave PLM

$250/month
  • Starter$250/month
    • Core PLM
    • Basic features
  • Growth$600/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full suite

Which should you pick?

Choose NedGraphics if

  • You need digital design.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want pattern creation.
NedGraphics review

Choose Wave PLM if

  • You need agile workflows.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want product management.
Wave PLM review

Questions people ask

Is NedGraphics or Wave PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. NedGraphics starts at $110/month and Wave PLM at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NedGraphics or Wave PLM?
NedGraphics starts at $110/month and Wave PLM at $250/month.
Does NedGraphics or Wave PLM run on more platforms?
NedGraphics runs on Windows, Mac. Wave PLM runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
What is NedGraphics best used for?
NedGraphics is most often used for design creation, textile design. Of those, design creation and textile design are not what Wave PLM is typically brought in for.
What can NedGraphics do that Wave PLM cannot?
NedGraphics covers Digital design, Pattern creation, Embroidery design, Color management. Wave PLM covers Agile workflows, Product management, Team collaboration, Real-time visibility. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, Mac support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NedGraphics: Where can I find NedGraphics pricing?

NedGraphics does not display pricing on its public website. The company focuses on product features and case studies, with customers directed to contact sales or schedule a demo to discuss pricing for textile and apparel design software solutions.

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Wave PLM: How does Wave PLM pricing scale with team size?

Starter costs $120 per user per month for 10-49 users. Professional costs $100 per user per month for 50-199 users. Enterprise pricing is custom for 200+ users. All plans are billed annually.

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Wave PLM: What is the cost to add AI capabilities to Wave PLM?

Wave AI add-on costs starting at $25 per user per month and includes AI assistant, similarity search, product recommendations, natural language search, and AI-generated descriptions.

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Wave PLM: What vendor collaboration features are included at each Wave PLM tier?

Starter includes 10 vendor companies, Professional includes 50, and Enterprise offers unlimited vendor companies with customizable configurations.

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Wave PLM: Does Wave PLM offer a trial period?

No trial period is mentioned; Wave PLM offers demo versions available upon request and can be deployed to cloud environments within 24 hours.

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