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Pointcarre vs Wave PLM

Pointcarre logo

Pointcarre

Fashion

Advanced pattern design software with embroidery capabilities

From
$120/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: 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.; 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: Pointcarre covers Pattern 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 Pointcarre and Wave PLM actually diverge.

Attributes where Pointcarre and Wave PLM differ
AttributePointcarreWave PLM
Starting price$120/month$250/month
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, Web
Founded19912016

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 Wave PLM

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Pointcarre

  • Embroidery designnot Wave PLM
  • Textile pattern creationnot Wave PLM

Wave PLM

  • Agile product developmentnot 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.

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

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

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 Pointcarre if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want embroidery design.
Pointcarre 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 Pointcarre or Wave PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. Pointcarre starts at $120/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, Pointcarre or Wave PLM?
Pointcarre starts at $120/month and Wave PLM at $250/month.
Does Pointcarre or Wave PLM run on more platforms?
Pointcarre runs on Windows. Wave PLM runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
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 Wave PLM is typically brought in for.
What can Pointcarre do that Wave PLM cannot?
Pointcarre covers Pattern design, Embroidery design, Colorway creation, Weaving patterns. Wave PLM covers Agile workflows, Product management, Team collaboration, Real-time visibility. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, English language support, French 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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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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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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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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