Gerber AccuMark vs Valentina

Gerber AccuMark is Windows software for fashion, apparel and other industrial-fabric workflows involving pattern design, grading, marker making and production planning. Its tools edit patterns, grade sizes, create markers and generate digital print files. Orders can be imported from an ERP system and processed with Batch Processing. AccuMark shares bills of materials and graded measurement charts with PLM software, including integration described for YuniquePLM. The product family includes Professional and Advanced editions, plus Made-to-Measure, AccuNest and AccuPlan modules. AccuMark 3D is an optional module for visualizing patterns in three dimensions, sharing virtual samples and supporting collaboration; pattern makers are its stated target users. Export formats include JPG, TIF, PNG, BMP, PDF, PSD and OBJ. AccuMark 2D is listed for Windows 10 or 11 64-bit Enterprise or Professional configurations, with Windows 11 support beginning in V15. Licensing can use email, USB key or network license. Pricing is available on request.

Valentina is clothing-pattern software for building and modeling patterns, with an emphasis on parametric sizing. Measurements, increments, formulas, and construction rules can be used to rearrange patterns. It supports 2D pattern making and size grading, and exports SVG, PDF, PNG, OBJ, PS, EPS, and DXF. The software runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Stable downloads list an AppImage for Linux, Windows 7+ 32-bit and Windows 10+ 64-bit packages, and macOS packages for Intel, Apple Silicon, and Universal systems. Valentina is GPLv3+ licensed, and its FAQ says there are no restrictions on the kind of work made with it. It supports.val files from Seamly2D, though the reverse compatibility is not supported; DXF import is unavailable. The Free plan is free and includes source code access, historical versions, and community support, but no current binaries, manual, or developer support. Basic is €8.26 a month and Premium is €16.51 a month.