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Pointcarre vs TradeGecko Fashion

Pointcarre logo

Pointcarre

Fashion

Advanced pattern design software with embroidery capabilities

From
$120/month
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: 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.; 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: Pointcarre covers 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 Pointcarre and TradeGecko Fashion actually diverge.

Attributes where Pointcarre and TradeGecko Fashion differ
AttributePointcarreTradeGecko Fashion
Starting price$120/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb
Founded19912010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 TradeGecko Fashion

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

Both cover

  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Pointcarre

  • Embroidery designnot TradeGecko Fashion
  • Textile pattern creationnot TradeGecko Fashion

TradeGecko Fashion

  • Supply chain managementnot Pointcarre
  • Inventory trackingnot 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.

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

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

TradeGecko Fashion

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Pointcarre if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want embroidery design.
Pointcarre 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 Pointcarre or TradeGecko Fashion better?
Neither clearly leads. Pointcarre starts at $120/month and TradeGecko Fashion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pointcarre or TradeGecko Fashion?
TradeGecko Fashion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $120/month for Pointcarre and Free for TradeGecko Fashion.
Does Pointcarre or TradeGecko Fashion run on more platforms?
Pointcarre 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. Pointcarre starts at $120/month.
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 TradeGecko Fashion is typically brought in for.
What can Pointcarre do that TradeGecko Fashion cannot?
Pointcarre covers Pattern design, Embroidery design, Colorway creation, Weaving patterns. TradeGecko Fashion covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Multi-channel sales, Reporting. Both handle 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.

Source
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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