AVA CAD/CAM vs ArahWeave

AVA CAD/CAM6.9Visit ArahWeave6.5Visit

Higher score AVA CAD/CAM #3 in Pattern Design Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AVA CAD/CAM

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ArahWeave #7 in Pattern Design Software 6.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit ArahWeave

• AVA CAD/CAM fits best

  Mac-based textile production teams

• ArahWeave fits best

  Industrial dobby and jacquard designers

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Side by side

Feature	AVA CAD/CAM 6.9/10 Visit ↗	ArahWeave 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.5
Ranking	#3 in Pattern Design Software	#7 in Pattern Design Software
Best for	Mac-based textile production teams	Industrial dobby and jacquard designers
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	€2,500 one-time
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AVA CAD/CAM 3/3 · ArahWeave 1/3
Seamless repeat	✓	✓
Colorway tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Vector editing	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Repeat types	drops, steps and mirrors	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	macOS	Windows via Linux virtualization; macOS; Linux
Export formats	PSD, PSB, ASE and TIFF	PNG, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP; XML and HTML technical data
Our review
Pros	Live repeat editing supports drops, steps and mirrors Combines raster, vector, colourway and separation tools Supports visualisation and digital or analogue print workflows	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	Runs on macOS only Standard pricing is not published Advanced workflows may require multiple modules and training	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	AVA CAD/CAM is specialist software for textile, wallcovering and decorative-surface design and production. It is intended for teams working across fashion, home furnishings, rugs and carpets, flooring, ceramic tiles, furniture and… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AVA CAD/CAM — where it wins

  • Live repeat editing supports drops, steps and mirrors
  • Combines raster, vector, colourway and separation tools
  • Supports visualisation and digital or analogue print workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on macOS only
  • Standard pricing is not published
  • Advanced workflows may require multiple modules and training

• 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

• AVA CAD/CAM6.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A deep Mac-only toolkit for textile design, colour management and print production.

  Visit AVA CAD/CAMFull verdict →
• ArahWeave6.5/10 · Paid

  A specialized textile CAD/CAM system for technical weaving and loom production workflows.

  Visit ArahWeaveFull verdict →