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Stoll vs Style3D

Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Style3D logo

Style3D

Fashion

Integrated 3D design and virtual sampling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Style3D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued; Style3D pricing not published online
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, Style3D covers 3D garment design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stoll and Style3D actually diverge.

Attributes where Stoll and Style3D differ
AttributeStollStyle3D
Starting price$300/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, Web
Founded18802011

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 Stoll

  • Knit design
  • Pattern creation
  • Machine programming
  • Stitch simulation
  • Production planning
  • Stoll machines
  • CAD systems
  • Desktop deployment

Only in Style3D

  • 3D garment design
  • Virtual fitting
  • Fabric simulation
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Digital showroom
  • AR preview
  • WeChat
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Windows support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

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

Stoll

  • Flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued)not Style3D
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot Style3D

Style3D

  • 3D designnot Stoll
  • Virtual samplingnot Stoll
  • Social commercenot Stoll

Where each one falls short

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

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

Style3D

  • Pricing not published online
  • Requires demo booking or sales contact to obtain pricing
  • No self-service pricing information available

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

Style3D

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic 3D design
    • Limited storage
  • Professional$60/month
    • Full design tools
    • Cloud storage
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All features
    • Team management

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose Style3D if

  • You need 3d garment design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want virtual fitting.
Style3D review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or Style3D better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and Style3D at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or Style3D?
Style3D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Stoll and Free for Style3D.
Does Stoll or Style3D run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. Style3D runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use Style3D for free?
Yes. Style3D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Stoll starts at $300/month.
What is Stoll best used for?
Stoll is most often used for flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued), knitting machine spare parts and service. Of those, flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued) and knitting machine spare parts and service are not what Style3D is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that Style3D cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Style3D covers 3D garment design, Virtual fitting, Fabric simulation, Real-time collaboration. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, English language support, Spanish language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Style3D: How much does Style3D cost?

Style3D does not publish pricing online. To obtain pricing, contact their sales team at [email protected] or book a demo through their website.

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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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Style3D: What products does Style3D offer?

Style3D offers multiple product categories: Style3D AI for design, Style3D Studio and Fabric for development, and Style3D Cloud for collaboration and management. Pricing is available by demo or sales contact.

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