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Tukatech vs Tukatech Designer

Tukatech logo

Tukatech

Fashion & Apparel

Cloud-based pattern design and grading software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tukatech Designer logo

Tukatech Designer

Fashion & Apparel

Cloud-based pattern design and grading platform

From
$80/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tukatech has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tukatech sold as a wide set of separate products, TUKAcad, TUKA3D, SMARTmark, TUKAstudio and others, rather than one application; Tukatech Designer tUKAcad Learning Edition is $19 USD per month, TUKAdesign Professional is $99 USD per month, TUKAcad Professional is $199 USD per month, and TUKAcad Tailor Edition with MTM is $299 USD per month
  • They diverge on capability: Tukatech covers Marker making, Tukatech Designer covers Marker optimization.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Tukatech and Tukatech Designer differ
AttributeTukatechTukatech Designer
Starting priceFree$80/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, Web
Founded20021992

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fashion & Apparel).

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 Tukatech

  • Marker making
  • Collaboration tools
  • Email

Only in Tukatech Designer

  • Marker optimization
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud storage
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • PLM systems
  • Data backup
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • File sharing
  • SSL encryption
  • User authentication
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Tukatech

  • Pattern making and grading with TUKAcadnot Tukatech Designer
  • 3D garment simulation and virtual fit with TUKA3Dnot Tukatech Designer
  • Marker making and fabric optimisation through SMARTmarknot Tukatech Designer
  • Textile print design in TUKAstudionot Tukatech Designer
  • Cutting room automation with the TUKAcut hardwarenot Tukatech Designer

Tukatech Designer

  • Collaborative designnot Tukatech
  • Remote worknot Tukatech
  • Quick samplingnot Tukatech

Where each one falls short

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

Tukatech

  • Sold as a wide set of separate products, TUKAcad, TUKA3D, SMARTmark, TUKAstudio and others, rather than one application
  • Much of the line is hardware, including cutters, spreaders and printers, so the software is part of a larger capital purchase
  • Pricing is not published

Tukatech Designer

  • TUKAcad Learning Edition is $19 USD per month, TUKAdesign Professional is $99 USD per month, TUKAcad Professional is $199 USD per month, and TUKAcad Tailor Edition with MTM is $299 USD per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Tukatech

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic pattern design
    • Standard library
  • Professional$50/month
    • Advanced features
    • Premium support

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 Tukatech if

  • You need marker making.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want collaboration tools.
Tukatech review

Choose Tukatech Designer if

  • You need marker optimization.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want collaboration.
Tukatech Designer review

Questions people ask

Is Tukatech or Tukatech Designer better?
Neither clearly leads. Tukatech starts at Free and Tukatech Designer at $80/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tukatech or Tukatech Designer?
Tukatech has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tukatech and $80/month for Tukatech Designer.
Does Tukatech or Tukatech Designer run on more platforms?
Tukatech runs on Web. Tukatech Designer runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use Tukatech for free?
Yes. Tukatech has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tukatech Designer starts at $80/month.
What is Tukatech best used for?
Tukatech is most often used for pattern making and grading with tukacad, 3d garment simulation and virtual fit with tuka3d, marker making and fabric optimisation through smartmark, textile print design in tukastudio. Of those, pattern making and grading with tukacad and 3d garment simulation and virtual fit with tuka3d are not what Tukatech Designer is typically brought in for.
What can Tukatech do that Tukatech Designer cannot?
Tukatech covers Marker making, Collaboration tools, Email. Tukatech Designer covers Marker optimization, Collaboration, Cloud storage, Google Drive. Both handle Pattern design, Automatic grading, File sharing, SSL encryption.
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