Artlandia SymmetryWorks vs neoTextil

Artlandia SymmetryWorks is an Adobe Illustrator plug-in for building repeat patterns on Windows and macOS. Editing a motif updates its linked pattern immediately. Pattern tools include one-click creation, interactive editing, replicas, multi-replicas, repeat systems, and templates. It works with Illustrator symbols, compound shapes, blends, and raster images, and patterns can be saved as Illustrator swatches. Version 6 adds counterchange symmetry operations and editable color reversal. The LP edition adds LivePresets, which update objects filled with SymmetryWorks patterns. Supported repeat styles include shift, drop, brick, half-drop, rotational, spiral, mosaic, check, and kaleidoscope among others. Version 6.5 supports Illustrator CS6 through CC 2025; the store lists 6.5 for CC 2023 and later, with versions 6 and 5 for older releases. Prices range from $124.50, paid once for the student download to $399, paid once for the LP shipped version.

neoTextil is a package of Adobe Photoshop plug-ins for textile design professionals, available on Windows and macOS. Its modules address color separation, color variants, pattern repeats, and visual previews. nT Masquerade automatically separates colors and exports designs as multichannel files. nT Colorations creates variants from owned or imported color libraries and supports RGB, CMYK, and LAB. nT Step&Repeat makes horizontal or vertical repeats, with settings that can be adjusted in real time. nT Virtual Vision simulates designs on environments, models, or objects for catalogs and product presentations. Buyers can choose the complete package or individual modules, and the maker offers a free 30-day trial; pricing is available on request. Listed operating systems are Mac OS X 1.9 or higher, including Big Sur, and Windows 7 or higher. Supported Photoshop versions are CC 64-bit, CC 2015, CC 2015.5, CC 2017, and CC 2018. The minimum equipment listed is 4 GB RAM and a 500 GB hard drive, with 16 GB RAM recommended. Support includes weekday phone service, email responses within 24 hours, and remote or on-site help.