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Head-to-head · Pattern Design Software

Artlandia SymmetryWorks vs ArahWeave

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Artlandia SymmetryWorks #6 in Pattern Design Software 6.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Artlandia
ArahWeave #7 in Pattern Design Software 6.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit ArahWeave

Artlandia SymmetryWorks leads on 1 check, ArahWeave on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArtlandia SymmetryWorks · 6.6/10
  • Most featuresArtlandia SymmetryWorks · 3 of 3

Artlandia SymmetryWorks scores higher on our rubric for pattern design software: 6.6 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Artlandia SymmetryWorks offers vector editing; ArahWeave doesn't.

Artlandia SymmetryWorks is the better fit for illustrator-based professional pattern designers. ArahWeave is the better fit for industrial dobby and jacquard designers.

  • Artlandia SymmetryWorks fits best

    Illustrator-based professional pattern designers

  • ArahWeave fits best

    Industrial dobby and jacquard designers

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Side by side

Feature Artlandia SymmetryWorks 6.6/10 Visit ↗ ArahWeave 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.6 6.5
Ranking #6 in Pattern Design Software #7 in Pattern Design Software
Best for Illustrator-based professional pattern designers Industrial dobby and jacquard designers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $124.50 one-time €2,500 one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs Email, Phone
Integrations 2 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Artlandia SymmetryWorks 3/3 · ArahWeave 1/3
Seamless repeat ✓ ✓
Colorway tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Vector editing ✓ (best) —
Specs
Repeat types Simple shift, drop, brick, half-drop, quarter-drop, spot/sateen, step/sliding, composite, all-over, tossed, gradation, optical, rotational, spiral, mosaic, check, and kaleidoscope Not checked yet
Supported platforms Windows and macOS desktop plug-in for Adobe Illustrator Windows via Linux virtualization; macOS; Linux
Export formats Adobe Illustrator swatch, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and GIF PNG, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP; XML and HTML technical data
Our review
Pros
  • 17 symmetry controls and many built-in repeat types
  • Live editing keeps motif elements linked during revisions
  • Exports pattern swatches directly to Adobe Illustrator
  • Realistic fabric simulation with thread, yarn, color and density editing
  • Dobby and jacquard workflows with direct loom-transfer options
  • XML and HTML technical-data export plus ERP interfacing
Cons
  • No free plan; the demo is limited trial mode
  • Requires Adobe Illustrator on Windows or macOS
  • Student version includes restrictions
  • Personal Edition starts at €2,500 as a one-time purchase
  • No vector editing for general-purpose pattern work
  • Windows support runs through Linux virtualization
Our verdict

Artlandia SymmetryWorks is a desktop plug-in for Adobe Illustrator that turns vector artwork and raster images into editable repeat patterns. It is suited to surface, textile, quilt, wallpaper, stationery, web, and related pattern-design…

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ArahWeave is desktop textile CAD/CAM software for designing, simulating and preparing dobby and jacquard woven fabrics. It is aimed at weaving mills, design studios and schools that need technical control over thread patterns, weave…

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  1. Artlandia SymmetryWorksPattern Design Software 6.6Paid
  2. ArahWeavePattern Design Software 6.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Artlandia SymmetryWorks — where it wins

    • 17 symmetry controls and many built-in repeat types
    • Live editing keeps motif elements linked during revisions
    • Exports pattern swatches directly to Adobe Illustrator

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the demo is limited trial mode
    • Requires Adobe Illustrator on Windows or macOS
    • Student version includes restrictions

  • ArahWeave — where it wins

    • Realistic fabric simulation with thread, yarn, color and density editing
    • Dobby and jacquard workflows with direct loom-transfer options
    • XML and HTML technical-data export plus ERP interfacing

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal Edition starts at €2,500 as a one-time purchase
    • No vector editing for general-purpose pattern work
    • Windows support runs through Linux virtualization

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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