Software · head to head
Backbone PLM vs BlueCherry

Backbone PLM
Software
Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands
- From
- €150/month
- Rated
- -

BlueCherry
Software
Complete software suite for fashion enterprises
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Backbone PLM covers Product data management, BlueCherry covers ERP & financials.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Backbone PLM and BlueCherry actually diverge.
| Attribute | Backbone PLM | BlueCherry |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €150/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api |
| Founded | 2010 | 1984 |
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 Backbone PLM
- Product data management
- Workflow management
- Collaboration
- Reporting
- CAD systems
- ERP
- Encryption
Only in BlueCherry
- ERP & financials
- PLM & product development
- Supply chain management
- Warehouse management
- Omnichannel commerce
- B2B/B2C portals
- Business intelligence
- Global trade management
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Backbone PLM
- Product lifecycle managementnot BlueCherry
BlueCherry
- Enterprise operationsnot Backbone PLM
- Supply chain optimizationnot Backbone PLM
- Product developmentnot Backbone PLM
- Omnichannel retailnot Backbone PLM
- Global expansionnot Backbone PLM
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Backbone PLM
- Bamboo Rose states Backbone is now part of Bamboo Rose TotalPLM and that Backbone PLM remains supported for existing customers only, with TotalPLM as the flagship, and publishes no pricing for either
BlueCherry
Nothing recorded yet. See the BlueCherry review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Backbone PLM
€150/month- Starter$150/month
- Basic PLM
- Limited users
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full PLM
- Unlimited users
- Integrations
BlueCherry
On request- ERP$undefined/month
- Order management
- Inventory control
- Financials
- PLM + ERP$undefined/month
- Everything in ERP
- Product lifecycle management
- Tech pack creation
- Enterprise Suite$undefined/month
- Full platform
- Omnichannel commerce
- Supply chain visibility
Which should you pick?
Choose Backbone PLM if
- You need product data management.
- You also want workflow management.
Choose BlueCherry if
- You need erp & financials.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- You also want plm & product development.
Questions people ask
- Is Backbone PLM or BlueCherry better?
- Neither clearly leads. Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and BlueCherry at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Backbone PLM or BlueCherry?
- Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and BlueCherry at On request.
- Does Backbone PLM or BlueCherry run on more platforms?
- Backbone PLM runs on Web. BlueCherry runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
- What is Backbone PLM best used for?
- Backbone PLM is most often used for product lifecycle management. Of those, product lifecycle management is not what BlueCherry is typically brought in for.
- What can Backbone PLM do that BlueCherry cannot?
- Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Collaboration, Reporting. BlueCherry covers ERP & financials, PLM & product development, Supply chain management, Warehouse management. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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