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Cookiecad Designer vs Valentina
Both stand on diy makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Cookiecad Designer Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Valentina offers parametric clothing pattern creation across three desktop operating systems. Check the Free plan's omissions and the development-build compatibility warning before relying on a particular version.
Visit ValentinaThe facts
| Cookiecad Designer | Valentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Basic: €82.57 a year |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cookiecad.com | smart-pattern.com.ua |
| On diy makers | #10 of 23 | #6 of 23 |
Cookiecad Designer: what it does well
Valentina: what it does well
- Parametric patterns use measurements, formulas, and construction rules
- GPLv3+ licensed
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- FAQ places no restriction on users' type of work
What to know first
- Free plan lacks current binaries and a manual
- Free plan has no developer support
- DXF import is unavailable
- Development-build patterns may not open in installed Valentina
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