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ApparelMagic vs CBX Software

ApparelMagic logo

ApparelMagic

Software

ERP built for fashion and apparel

From
$337/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CBX Software logo

CBX Software

Software

Business management software for fashion retailers

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ApparelMagic user count limits by tier: Professional plan limited to 3 users, Enterprise to 5 users; CBX Software no public pricing disclosed; requires sales contact for enterprise pricing
  • They diverge on capability: ApparelMagic covers Order management, CBX Software covers Point of sale.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ApparelMagic and CBX Software actually diverge.

Attributes where ApparelMagic and CBX Software differ
AttributeApparelMagicCBX Software
Starting price$337/month$250/month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20001995

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ApparelMagic

  • Order management
  • Production tracking
  • Purchasing
  • Warehouse management
  • Reporting & analytics
  • B2B ecommerce portal
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify

Only in CBX Software

  • Point of sale
  • Customer management
  • Report generation
  • Multi-store management
  • Payment systems
  • Supplier systems
  • User authentication
  • Encryption

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Financial management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ApparelMagic

  • Fashion brand order management and inventory controlnot CBX Software
  • Product development workflow and merchandisingnot CBX Software
  • Multi-warehouse and multi-channel sales coordinationnot CBX Software
  • Supply chain integration for apparel brandsnot CBX Software

CBX Software

  • Retail operationsnot ApparelMagic
  • Financial managementnot ApparelMagic

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ApparelMagic

  • User count limits by tier: Professional plan limited to 3 users, Enterprise to 5 users
  • Integration limits: Professional plan supports only 3 integrations, Enterprise 5, Ultimate unlimited
  • Warehouse limits: Professional supports 3, Enterprise 5, Ultimate unlimited
  • B2B store access limited: Professional plan restricted to 1 store, Enterprise 3, Ultimate unlimited
  • Additional cost for sales representatives at $40-50 per month

CBX Software

  • No public pricing disclosed; requires sales contact for enterprise pricing
  • ERP integration depth rated 3.6 out of 5 by Gartner reviewers, with gaps limiting data flow
  • Analytics and reporting capabilities weaker than dedicated business intelligence tools
  • Pre-built connector catalog breadth not transparently published
  • Quality management features designed for retail and private-label bias, not regulated industries like pharma or automotive

Pricing, plan by plan

ApparelMagic

$337/month

No published plan breakdown. See the ApparelMagic review.

CBX Software

$250/month
  • Essentials$250/month
    • Core modules
  • Professional$500/month
    • All modules
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solution

Which should you pick?

Choose ApparelMagic if

  • You need order management.
  • You also want production tracking.
ApparelMagic review

Choose CBX Software if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want customer management.
CBX Software review

Questions people ask

Is ApparelMagic or CBX Software better?
Neither clearly leads. ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and CBX Software at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ApparelMagic or CBX Software?
ApparelMagic starts at $337/month and CBX Software at $250/month.
Does ApparelMagic or CBX Software run on more platforms?
ApparelMagic runs on Web. CBX Software runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is ApparelMagic best used for?
ApparelMagic is most often used for fashion brand order management and inventory control, product development workflow and merchandising, multi-warehouse and multi-channel sales coordination, supply chain integration for apparel brands. Of those, fashion brand order management and inventory control and product development workflow and merchandising are not what CBX Software is typically brought in for.
What can ApparelMagic do that CBX Software cannot?
ApparelMagic covers Order management, Production tracking, Purchasing, Warehouse management. CBX Software covers Point of sale, Customer management, Report generation, Multi-store management. Both handle Inventory management, Financial management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CBX Software: Does TradeBeyond (formerly CBX Software) work offline?

Yes. The mobile platform allows users to record factory audits, product inspections, and sample results offline, then synchronize data via WiFi or cellular networks back to the platform.

Source
CBX Software: What integrations does TradeBeyond support?

Pre-built connectors and APIs integrate with ERPs including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, as well as Xero and QuickBooks for accounting. The platform also connects to warehouse management, transportation management, and third-party systems.

Source
CBX Software: What industries does CBX Software serve beyond fashion?

CBX Software serves fashion, general merchandise, furniture, pet supplies, hardware, home decor, and value-brand retailers. It focuses on mid-tier to enterprise retailers and brands.

Source
CBX Software: How many users and customers does the platform support?

TradeBeyond has over 20,000 users collaborating across the platform in more than 50 countries, including major retailers like Target, Safeway, and Kmart.

Source
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