Garment Designer
6.0#11 in fashion design software$199 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitGarment Designer vs Valentina
What both publish
| Fact | Garment Designer | Valentina |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The product page lists compatibility with Windows XP through 11 and Macintosh 10.6 through Tahoe. | Valentina supports .val files from Seamly2D, while the FAQ says the reverse is not true. |
| Founded | 1988 | 2020 |
| Intended users | The maker says the program is for creative users seeking good fit without necessarily knowing much about pattern drafting, and its audience ranges from home users to professionals. | The project describes its goal as creating a multifunctional program for building and modeling clothing patterns. |
| Purpose | Garment Designer creates patterns for sewing and knitting using built-in or user-entered body measurements. | Valentina is open-source software for creating clothing patterns, with a focus on parametric patterns. |
| Support | The maker lists telephone support at 1-858-259-1698 and technical support at [email protected]. | The paid Basic plan includes developer support, while the Free plan provides community support without developer support. |
Garment Designer plans
- Macintosh Garment Designer Basic$199, paid once
- Windows Garment Designer Basic$199, paid once
- Macintosh Garment Designer with Style Sets 1&2$249, paid once
- Windows Garment Designer with Style Sets 1&2$249, paid once
Valentina plans
- FreeFree
- Basic€8.26 a month
- Premium€16.51 a month
- Basic€82.57 a year
- Premium€165.15 a year
Pick Garment Designer if…
It suits home sewists, knitters, weavers, stitchers, and professionals who want measurement-based patterns. Users seeking size grading should note that it is not included.
Pick Valentina if…
Valentina suits people building or modeling clothing patterns who want parametric sizing tools. Users should check plan details if they need ready-to-use binaries or developer support.