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Stoll vs Tukatech Designer

Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tukatech Designer logo

Tukatech Designer

Fashion

Cloud-based pattern design and grading platform

From
$80/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued; Tukatech Designer no separate pricing for designer-specific SKU
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, Tukatech Designer covers Pattern design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stoll and Tukatech Designer actually diverge.

Attributes where Stoll and Tukatech Designer differ
AttributeStollTukatech Designer
Starting price$300/month$80/month
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, Web
Founded18801992

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 Stoll

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

Only in Tukatech Designer

  • Pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • Marker optimization
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud storage
  • File sharing
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

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 Tukatech Designer
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot Tukatech Designer

Tukatech Designer

  • Textile and print designnot Stoll
  • Digital collaborationnot Stoll
  • Design asset managementnot 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

Tukatech Designer

  • No separate pricing for designer-specific SKU
  • Bundled with broader Tukatech product line

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

Tukatech Designer

$80/month
  • Essentials$80/month
    • Pattern design
    • Basic grading
  • Professional$180/month
    • Advanced features
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full suite
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose Tukatech Designer if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want automatic grading.
Tukatech Designer review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or Tukatech Designer better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and Tukatech Designer at $80/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or Tukatech Designer?
Stoll starts at $300/month and Tukatech Designer at $80/month.
Does Stoll or Tukatech Designer run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. Tukatech Designer runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
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 Tukatech Designer is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that Tukatech Designer cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Tukatech Designer covers Pattern design, Automatic grading, Marker optimization, 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.

Source
Tukatech Designer: Is TUKAdesigner offered separately from other Tukatech products?

Tukatech's website groups designer tools (TUKAstudio for textile/print design, TUKAStyleHub for collaboration) with broader subscription packages starting at $19/mo, but separate pricing is not published.

Source
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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