AVA CAD/CAM vs NedGraphics Design & Repeat

AVA CAD/CAM6.9Visit NedGraphics Design & Repeat6.8Visit

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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NedGraphics Design & Repeat #4 in Pattern Design Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit NedGraphics

• AVA CAD/CAM fits best

  Mac-based textile production teams

• NedGraphics Design & Repeat fits best

  Professional CAD textile repeat workflows

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Side by side

Feature	AVA CAD/CAM 6.9/10 Visit ↗	NedGraphics Design & Repeat 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.8
Ranking	#3 in Pattern Design Software	#4 in Pattern Design Software
Best for	Mac-based textile production teams	Professional CAD textile repeat workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Tickets
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AVA CAD/CAM 3/3 · NedGraphics Design & Repeat 2/3
Seamless repeat	✓	✓
Colorway tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Vector editing	✓	✓
Specs
Repeat types	drops, steps and mirrors	Complex mirror repeats; other repeat types are supported but not enumerated
Supported platforms	macOS	Desktop CAD application
Export formats	PSD, PSB, ASE and TIFF	Standard production formats; layered Adobe Photoshop files; native Adobe Illustrator files
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	Handles complex mirrored, curved-join, border, and IKAT repeats Supports layers, object libraries, recorded actions, and fabric previews Exchanges files with Adobe, CAD, and PLM applications
Cons	Runs on macOS only Standard pricing is not published Advanced workflows may require multiple modules and training	Pricing requires a demo or personalized quote Designed as a desktop CAD application rather than a browser tool Advanced editions add capabilities, but edition differences may require clarification
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 →	NedGraphics Design & Repeat is desktop CAD software for fashion, apparel, home furnishings, wallpaper, and textile design companies. It supports artwork creation and editing in repeat mode, with controls for repeat type, size, origin… 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

• NedGraphics Design & Repeat — where it wins

  • Handles complex mirrored, curved-join, border, and IKAT repeats
  • Supports layers, object libraries, recorded actions, and fabric previews
  • Exchanges files with Adobe, CAD, and PLM applications

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a demo or personalized quote
  • Designed as a desktop CAD application rather than a browser tool
  • Advanced editions add capabilities, but edition differences may require clarification

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

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

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• NedGraphics Design & Repeat6.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused desktop CAD workspace for complex textile repeats and production export.

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