Comparison · checked 23 August 2026

Which software for
cake designers in 2026?

Five tools from the French-speaking market, reviewed on what actually matters: selling, pricing right and saving time.

This comparison is maintained by the Patissio team — we don't hide it, and Patissio is graded on the same criteria as everyone else. Information comes from each tool's official site and public flows, checked on 23 August 2026. If something has changed since, tell us and we'll fix it.

The right software depends on your business: selling made-to-order cakes doesn't call for the same tool as computing cost prices or running a lab. The table gives the overview; the profiles say who each tool is for.

ToolWebsite + shopQuotes & depositCost pricingOrders & planningStarting price
PatissioIncludedStripe depositSheets + calculatorIncluded€0
PattylyYesYesNoYesPaid
MyCakeCalculatorNoNoYesNoPaid
Cake Designer ClubLimitedYesBasicYesPaid
ProCakeNoYesYesYes7-day trial

Checked 23 August 2026 from each vendor's public pages. Spotted something inaccurate? Tell us and we'll fix it.

1. Patissiofree · Pro €29/mo

The all-in-one platform for pastry chefs, cake designers and caterers: professional website with a shop, custom quotes with Stripe deposits, cost pricing, production planning, workshops, a directory with verified reviews and an AI connector (ChatGPT/Claude).

Strengths

  • · One tool from storefront to checkout — nothing to stitch together
  • · Custom quotes with online deposits and a customisable request form
  • · Free plan with no time limit to get started

Limits

  • · Accounting invoicing still basic (exports, no built-in bookkeeping)
  • · Workshops and the AI connector require the Premium plan

Who is it for? the cake designer or pastry chef who wants to sell online seriously without stacking three subscriptions.

2. Pattylysubscription

A French tool focused on managing cake requests: order forms, quotes, payments. Built to get you out of Instagram DMs.

Strengths

  • · Well-designed request forms
  • · Smooth quote flow for the customer
  • · Built-in shop and order calendar

Limits

  • · No cost pricing or recipe sheets
  • · No workshops, no catering side

Who is it for? the cake designer who mostly wants to structure requests and payments.

3. MyCakeCalculatormobile app

A mobile calculation app: selling prices, ingredient costs, quantities. Great for pricing, without a website or order intake.

Strengths

  • · Complete price calculator on mobile
  • · Quick to pick up
  • · Active user community

Limits

  • · No storefront, orders or online quotes
  • · No production planning

Who is it for? whoever wants to nail their pricing first before tooling up the rest.

4. Cake Designer Clubsubscription

Management software built by a cake designer for cake designers: requests, quotes, business organisation, with a community dimension.

Strengths

  • · Trade-minded, built by a cake designer
  • · Request and quote management
  • · Community support

Limits

  • · No full online shop
  • · Narrower scope (no catering, no workshops)

Who is it for? the cake designer looking for a simple management tool and a community setting.

5. ProCake7-day trial

Production-minded pastry management software: quotes, recipe sheets, cost pricing. Closer to the lab than to the online store.

Strengths

  • · Recipe sheets and cost pricing
  • · Structured pastry quotes
  • · Free 7-day trial

Limits

  • · No storefront or shop to sell online
  • · No directory or customer reviews

Who is it for? the lab-minded pastry chef who wants structured quotes and recipe sheets.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best software for cake designers in 2026?

To sell online (website, shop, quotes with deposits), Patissio is the most complete tool in this comparison — and its Starter plan is free. Pattyly remains a good option focused on request management, MyCakeCalculator on pricing. The “best” depends on the need: selling, pricing or organising.

Is there free software for cake designers?

Yes: Patissio's Starter plan is free with no time limit (storefront website, 50 creations). Patissio also offers a free cake design price calculator and cost price calculator, no sign-up needed. Most other tools are subscription-based after a trial.

What is a French alternative to Pattyly?

Patissio: the same core (requests, quotes, payments) plus the website and its shop, cost pricing, workshops, a directory with verified reviews and the AI connector. A detailed, dated head-to-head is available on the Patissio vs Pattyly page.

How do you price a cake?

Add up ingredients, working time (paid!), fixed costs and delivery, then apply your margin. Patissio's price barometer gives the market ranges (median custom order: €474), and the cost price calculator does the maths line by line.

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