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Romans CAD vs Stoll

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Romans CAD

Fashion

CAD software for pattern and marker creation

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Romans CAD pricing not publicly disclosed; requires direct contact with company; Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • They diverge on capability: Romans CAD covers Pattern design, Stoll covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Romans CAD and Stoll actually diverge.

Attributes where Romans CAD and Stoll differ
AttributeRomans CADStoll
Starting price$150/month$300/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web (cloud-hosted)Windows
Founded19881880

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 Romans CAD

  • Pattern design
  • Marker creation
  • Grading
  • Nesting
  • File management
  • CAM systems
  • Manufacturing equipment
  • French language support

Only in Stoll

  • Knit design
  • Pattern creation
  • Machine programming
  • Stitch simulation
  • Stoll machines
  • CAD systems
  • German language support

Both cover

  • Production planning
  • User authentication
  • Desktop deployment
  • Windows support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

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

Romans CAD

  • Pattern designnot Stoll
  • Production optimizationnot Stoll

Stoll

  • Flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued)not Romans CAD
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot Romans CAD

Where each one falls short

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

Romans CAD

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed; requires direct contact with company
  • No free tier or trial version available
  • Specialized primarily for footwear; less suitable for general apparel design

Stoll

  • No pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • Production site in Reutlingen closed as of October 31, 2025
  • Only spare parts and legacy service support remain available

Pricing, plan by plan

Romans CAD

$150/month
  • Standard$150/month
    • Pattern design
    • Marker creation
  • Professional$300/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Stoll

$300/month
  • Basic$300/month
    • Basic design
  • Advanced$600/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose Romans CAD if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web (cloud-hosted).
  • You also want marker creation.
Romans CAD review

Choose Stoll if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pattern creation.
Stoll review

Questions people ask

Is Romans CAD or Stoll better?
Neither clearly leads. Romans CAD starts at $150/month and Stoll at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Romans CAD or Stoll?
Romans CAD starts at $150/month and Stoll at $300/month.
Does Romans CAD or Stoll run on more platforms?
Romans CAD runs on Windows, macOS, Web (cloud-hosted). Stoll runs on Windows.
What is Romans CAD best used for?
Romans CAD is most often used for pattern design, production optimization. Of those, pattern design and production optimization are not what Stoll is typically brought in for.
What can Romans CAD do that Stoll cannot?
Romans CAD covers Pattern design, Marker creation, Grading, Nesting. Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Both handle Production planning, User authentication, Desktop deployment, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Romans CAD: What industries does Romans CAD serve?

Romans CAD is designed primarily for the footwear and leather goods industry, with additional support for soft materials and apparel manufacturing.

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Stoll: Is STOLL still selling knitting machines?

No, STOLL's flat knitting machine business has been discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed on October 31, 2025. Only spare parts availability and legacy service support remain.

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Romans CAD: Can Romans CAD create 3D last designs?

Yes. Romans CAD includes specialized 3D last development tools for creating and grading shoe lasts with scanned 3D and 2D data import capabilities.

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Stoll: Where can I get spare parts for STOLL machines?

STOLL spare parts remain available through their support channels. The company has consolidated service operations under KARL MAYER ownership. Customers should contact STOLL's helpline or webshop for parts availability.

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Romans CAD: Does Romans CAD support pattern grading?

Yes. Romans CAD 2D tools allow designers to grade patterns across different sizes and widths with over 250 industry-tested features.

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Romans CAD: What platforms does Romans CAD run on?

Romans CAD is cloud-hosted and compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems.

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