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Head-to-head · Fashion Design Software

Tailornova vs GRAFIS CAD Apparel

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
GRAFIS CAD Apparel #15 in Fashion Design Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit GRAFIS

Tailornova leads on 1 check, GRAFIS CAD Apparel on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
  • Free planonly Tailornova
  • Most featuresTailornova · 5 of 5

Tailornova scores higher on our rubric for fashion design software: 8.7 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #15.

Tailornova offers free plan; GRAFIS CAD Apparel doesn't. On supported platforms, GRAFIS CAD Apparel gives you Windows where Tailornova offers Browser.

Tailornova is the better fit for small brands wanting an accessible full workflow. GRAFIS CAD Apparel is the better fit for parametric pattern development teams.

  • Tailornova fits best

    Small brands wanting an accessible full workflow

  • GRAFIS CAD Apparel fits best

    Parametric pattern development teams

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Side by side

Feature Tailornova 8.7/10 Visit ↗ GRAFIS CAD Apparel 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.7
Ranking #6 in Fashion Design Software #15 in Fashion Design Software
Best for Small brands wanting an accessible full workflow Parametric pattern development teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo €1,160/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Desktop
Platforms Web Windows
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tailornova 5/5 · GRAFIS CAD Apparel 3/5
3D garment simulation ✓ ✓
2D pattern making ✓ ✓
Size grading ✓ ✓
Textile design tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tech pack creation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats PDF, PLT, DXF, DXF-AAMA AAMA/DXF, ASTM/DXF, Gerber AccuMark, Gerber ixchange (.TMP), HPGL, ISO, DXF
Supported platforms Browser Windows
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
  • Parametric and interactive pattern development with automatic dependencies
  • Automatic grading from measurement charts and grade rules
  • Integrated marker making plus VStitcher and CAD data exchange
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
  • Windows-only platform coverage
  • Starts at €400 per three months
  • Three-month license periods can raise ongoing costs
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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GRAFIS CAD Apparel is desktop CAD software for apparel and technical-textile pattern construction. It is aimed at clothing creatives, technologists, industry, and trade users that need parametric and interactive style development rather…

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  1. TailornovaFashion Design Software 8.7Free plan
  2. GRAFIS CAD ApparelFashion Design Software 7.7Paid

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

  • GRAFIS CAD Apparel — where it wins

    • Parametric and interactive pattern development with automatic dependencies
    • Automatic grading from measurement charts and grade rules
    • Integrated marker making plus VStitcher and CAD data exchange

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform coverage
    • Starts at €400 per three months
    • Three-month license periods can raise ongoing costs
  • Tailornova8.7/10 · Free plan

    A broad browser-based toolkit for designing, fitting, grading, and documenting garments.

    Visit TailornovaFull verdict →
  • GRAFIS CAD Apparel7.7/10 · Paid

    A focused Windows CAD system for teams managing parametric patterns, grading, and markers.

    Visit GRAFISFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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