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Gerber AccuMark vs Shima Seiki

Gerber AccuMark logo

Gerber AccuMark

Fashion

Advanced pattern design and marker making

From
On request
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: Gerber AccuMark no pricing published on vendor website; 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: Gerber AccuMark 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 Gerber AccuMark and Shima Seiki actually diverge.

Attributes where Gerber AccuMark and Shima Seiki differ
AttributeGerber AccuMarkShima Seiki
Starting priceOn request$250/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Founded19681962

Identical on both: 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 Gerber AccuMark

  • Pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • Marker making
  • Fabric optimization
  • 3D visualization
  • Costing tools
  • Data management
  • YuniquePLM

Only in Shima Seiki

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

Both cover

  • Production planning
  • Desktop deployment

What people use each for

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

Gerber AccuMark

  • Apparel pattern making and gradingnot Shima Seiki
  • Fashion design automationnot Shima Seiki
  • Industrial equipment software (Lectra platform)not Shima Seiki
  • Supply chain automation for fashion industrynot Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot Gerber AccuMark
  • Machine programmingnot Gerber AccuMark

Where each one falls short

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

Gerber AccuMark

  • No pricing published on vendor website
  • Custom quote-only model requires direct sales contact
  • Product sold as part of broader Lectra platform (software, equipment, and services)
  • Targets specific industries (fashion, automotive, furniture) with customized implementations

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

Gerber AccuMark

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Gerber AccuMark review.

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 Gerber AccuMark if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want automatic grading.
Gerber AccuMark 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 Gerber AccuMark or Shima Seiki better?
Neither clearly leads. Gerber AccuMark starts at On request and Shima Seiki at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gerber AccuMark or Shima Seiki?
Gerber AccuMark starts at On request and Shima Seiki at $250/month.
Does Gerber AccuMark or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Gerber AccuMark best used for?
Gerber AccuMark is most often used for apparel pattern making and grading, fashion design automation, industrial equipment software (lectra platform), supply chain automation for fashion industry. Of those, apparel pattern making and grading and fashion design automation are not what Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
What can Gerber AccuMark do that Shima Seiki cannot?
Gerber AccuMark covers Pattern design, Automatic grading, Marker making, Fabric optimization. Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. Both handle Production planning, Desktop deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gerber AccuMark: How much does Lectra Gerber AccuMark cost?

Lectra does not publish pricing for Gerber AccuMark or other products on its website. Customers must contact sales directly for custom quotes. The company indicates enterprise sales model support with dedicated customer success (800+ employees) and 24/24 assistance commitment.

Source
Gerber AccuMark: How is Lectra Gerber AccuMark priced?

Lectra operates a custom enterprise sales model with no published pricing. Gerber AccuMark is positioned as part of Lectra's broader industrial intelligence platform offering software solutions, hardware equipment, and services for fashion, automotive, and furniture industries. Pricing is individualized based on customer requirements.

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