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Pointcarre vs Trendalytics

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Pointcarre

Fashion

Advanced pattern design software with embroidery capabilities

From
$120/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trendalytics logo

Trendalytics

Fashion

Consumer demand intelligence for retail

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Pointcarre covers Pattern design, Trendalytics covers Search trend analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pointcarre and Trendalytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Pointcarre and Trendalytics differ
AttributePointcarreTrendalytics
Starting price$120/monthOn request
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Api
Founded19912015

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 Pointcarre

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

Only in Trendalytics

  • Search trend analysis
  • Social listening
  • Demand forecasting
  • Trend identification
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Product performance
  • Consumer behavior
  • Custom alerts

Both cover

  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Pointcarre

  • Embroidery designnot Trendalytics
  • Textile pattern creationnot Trendalytics

Trendalytics

  • Trend identificationnot Pointcarre
  • Demand planningnot Pointcarre
  • Assortment planningnot Pointcarre
  • Marketing strategynot Pointcarre
  • Competitive analysisnot 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.

Trendalytics

Nothing recorded yet. See the Trendalytics review.

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

Trendalytics

On request
  • Starter$undefined/year
    • Trend tracking
    • Search analytics
    • Basic reports
  • Professional$undefined/year
    • Everything in Starter
    • Demand forecasting
    • Competitor tracking
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom dashboards
    • 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 Trendalytics if

  • You need search trend analysis.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want social listening.
Trendalytics review

Questions people ask

Is Pointcarre or Trendalytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Pointcarre starts at $120/month and Trendalytics at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pointcarre or Trendalytics?
Pointcarre starts at $120/month and Trendalytics at On request.
Does Pointcarre or Trendalytics run on more platforms?
Pointcarre runs on Windows. Trendalytics runs on Web, Api.
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 Trendalytics is typically brought in for.
What can Pointcarre do that Trendalytics cannot?
Pointcarre covers Pattern design, Embroidery design, Colorway creation, Weaving patterns. Trendalytics covers Search trend analysis, Social listening, Demand forecasting, Trend identification. 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.

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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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