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Pointcarre vs Shima Seiki

Pointcarre logo

Pointcarre

Fashion

Advanced pattern design software with embroidery capabilities

From
$120/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shima Seiki logo

Shima Seiki

Fashion

Knit design and visualization software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pointcarre the Internet Archive's capture of Pointcarre's homepage on 26 January 2021 named distinct textile CAD modules, ColorSep (printing), Pro Weave (broken into Dobby, Jacquard and Loomnet weaving modules), Knit, and 3D Mapping, sold as separately purchasable modules with no price figure found.; Shima Seiki the Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.
  • They diverge on capability: Pointcarre covers Pattern design, Shima Seiki covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pointcarre and Shima Seiki actually diverge.

Attributes where Pointcarre and Shima Seiki differ
AttributePointcarreShima Seiki
Starting price$120/month$250/month
Founded19911962

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 Pointcarre

  • Pattern design
  • Embroidery design
  • Colorway creation
  • Weaving patterns
  • Textile simulation
  • Print design
  • Embroidery machines
  • Textile CAM systems

Only in Shima Seiki

  • Knit design
  • Stitch pattern creation
  • Color selection
  • Machine control
  • Production planning
  • Visualization
  • Shima Seiki machines
  • CAM systems

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Desktop deployment
  • Windows support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Pointcarre

  • Embroidery designnot Shima Seiki
  • Textile pattern creationnot Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot Pointcarre
  • Machine programmingnot Pointcarre

Where each one falls short

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

Pointcarre

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Pointcarre's homepage on 26 January 2021 named distinct textile CAD modules, ColorSep (printing), Pro Weave (broken into Dobby, Jacquard and Loomnet weaving modules), Knit, and 3D Mapping, sold as separately purchasable modules with no price figure found.

Shima Seiki

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

Pointcarre

$120/month
  • Professional$120/month
    • Pattern design
    • Embroidery
    • Basic features
  • Premium$200/month
    • Advanced features
    • Colorway management
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All features
    • Custom integration

Shima Seiki

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Basic design
    • Standard features
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced design
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose Pointcarre if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want embroidery design.
Pointcarre review

Choose Shima Seiki if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stitch pattern creation.
Shima Seiki review

Questions people ask

Is Pointcarre or Shima Seiki better?
Neither clearly leads. Pointcarre starts at $120/month and Shima Seiki at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pointcarre or Shima Seiki?
Pointcarre starts at $120/month and Shima Seiki at $250/month.
Does Pointcarre or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Pointcarre best used for?
Pointcarre is most often used for embroidery design, textile pattern creation. Of those, embroidery design and textile pattern creation are not what Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
What can Pointcarre do that Shima Seiki cannot?
Pointcarre covers Pattern design, Embroidery design, Colorway creation, Weaving patterns. Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. Both handle User authentication, Desktop deployment, Windows support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pointcarre: What types of textiles can I design with Pointcarre?

Pointcarre supports design for home and interiors, including carpets and rugs, bed and bath linens, curtains and sheers, upholstery fabrics. It offers specialized tools for repeat pattern generation, visualization, and manufacturing integration.

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Pointcarre: What textile products are included in Pointcarre?

Pointcarre includes software for Jacquard (weaving), Dobby (dobby weave), Printing (print design), Tufting (carpet tufting), and Knitting (knit design), plus Mapping tools and LoomNet connectivity.

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