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Head-to-head · Fashion Design Software

Tailornova vs garment.dev

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Tailornova #6 in Fashion Design Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Tailornova
garment.dev #9 in Fashion Design Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit garment.dev

Tailornova leads on 0 checks, garment.dev on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTailornova · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting pricegarment.dev · $16/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresTailornova · 5 of 5

Tailornova scores higher on our rubric for fashion design software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.

garment.dev is cheaper to start at $16/mo against $29/mo.

Tailornova is the better fit for small brands wanting an accessible full workflow. garment.dev is the better fit for collaborative web-based pattern teams.

  • Tailornova fits best

    Small brands wanting an accessible full workflow

  • garment.dev fits best

    Collaborative web-based pattern teams

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Side by side

Feature Tailornova 8.7/10 Visit ↗ garment.dev 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #6 in Fashion Design Software #9 in Fashion Design Software
Best for Small brands wanting an accessible full workflow Collaborative web-based pattern teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo $16/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Tailornova 5/5 · garment.dev 3/5
3D garment simulation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
2D pattern making ✓ ✓
Size grading ✓ ✓
Textile design tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tech pack creation ✓ ✓
Specs
Export formats PDF, PLT, DXF, DXF-AAMA DXF-AAMA/ASTM
Supported platforms Browser Browser
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus monthly Personal, Commercial, and Commercial Pro options
  • Made-to-measure patterns, grading, 3D FitModels, and garment simulation
  • Exports patterns and tech assets in PDF, PLT, DXF, and DXF-AAMA formats
  • Broad free workflow spanning drafting, digitization, grading, and DXF export
  • Real-time editing, comments, roles, revision history, and shared libraries
  • Tech packs, BOMs, moodboards, nesting, and production workflows in one browser tool
Cons
  • Personal is limited to personal use and capped monthly downloads
  • Runs in a browser rather than as a desktop application
  • Some parts of the 3D experience are described as coming soon
  • Access is invite-only during open alpha
  • Studio auto-grading is marked beta
  • Web-only access may not suit desktop CAD workflows
Our verdict

Tailornova is a browser-based fashion design application for hobbyist sewers, students, indie designers, tailors, boutiques, apparel brands, and manufacturers. Its workflow combines intermixable design templates, made-to-measure pattern…

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garment.dev is browser-based software for garment pattern development, aimed at patternmakers, designers, factories, and fashion teams that need a shared workspace. Its workflow covers 2D drafting, seam allowance, photo-based digitization,…

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  1. TailornovaFashion Design Software 8.7Free plan
  2. garment.devFashion Design Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tailornova — where it wins

    • Free plan plus monthly Personal, Commercial, and Commercial Pro options
    • Made-to-measure patterns, grading, 3D FitModels, and garment simulation
    • Exports patterns and tech assets in PDF, PLT, DXF, and DXF-AAMA formats

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal is limited to personal use and capped monthly downloads
    • Runs in a browser rather than as a desktop application
    • Some parts of the 3D experience are described as coming soon

  • garment.dev — where it wins

    • Broad free workflow spanning drafting, digitization, grading, and DXF export
    • Real-time editing, comments, roles, revision history, and shared libraries
    • Tech packs, BOMs, moodboards, nesting, and production workflows in one browser tool

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is invite-only during open alpha
    • Studio auto-grading is marked beta
    • Web-only access may not suit desktop CAD workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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