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Backbone PLM vs Shopify Plus

Backbone PLM logo

Backbone PLM

Fashion & Apparel

Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands

From
€150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shopify Plus logo

Shopify Plus

Fashion & Apparel

Enterprise e-commerce for fashion brands

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Shopify Plus shopify Plus costs $2,500 per month on a 1-year term, or $2,300 per month if locked into a 3-year term
  • They diverge on capability: Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Shopify Plus covers Unlimited bandwidth.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Backbone PLM and Shopify Plus actually diverge.

Attributes where Backbone PLM and Shopify Plus differ
AttributeBackbone PLMShopify Plus
Starting price€150/month$2000/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, Pos, Api
Founded20102006

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

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
  • Email
  • Encryption

Only in Shopify Plus

  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • Shopify Flow automation
  • Multi-store management
  • Wholesale B2B portal
  • Advanced reporting
  • Headless commerce
  • International selling
  • POS integration

What people use each for

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

Backbone PLM

  • Product lifecycle managementnot Shopify Plus

Shopify Plus

  • D2C e-commercenot Backbone PLM
  • Wholesale B2Bnot Backbone PLM
  • Omnichannel retailnot Backbone PLM
  • International expansionnot Backbone PLM
  • Flash salesnot 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

Shopify Plus

  • Shopify Plus costs $2,500 per month on a 1-year term, or $2,300 per month if locked into a 3-year term
  • Additional online stores beyond the 9 included expansion stores cost $300 per month per store

Pricing, plan by plan

Backbone PLM

€150/month
  • Starter$150/month
    • Basic PLM
    • Limited users
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full PLM
    • Unlimited users
    • Integrations

Shopify Plus

$2000/month
  • Plus$2000/month
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Shopify Flow automation
    • Wholesale channel
  • Plus Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Custom checkout
    • Dedicated infrastructure

Which should you pick?

Choose Backbone PLM if

  • You need product data management.
  • You also want workflow management.
Backbone PLM review

Choose Shopify Plus if

  • You need unlimited bandwidth.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Pos, Api.
  • You also want shopify flow automation.
Shopify Plus review

Questions people ask

Is Backbone PLM or Shopify Plus better?
Neither clearly leads. Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and Shopify Plus at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Backbone PLM or Shopify Plus?
Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and Shopify Plus at $2000/month.
Does Backbone PLM or Shopify Plus run on more platforms?
Backbone PLM runs on Web. Shopify Plus runs on Web, Mobile, Pos, 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 Shopify Plus is typically brought in for.
What can Backbone PLM do that Shopify Plus cannot?
Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Collaboration, Reporting. Shopify Plus covers Unlimited bandwidth, Shopify Flow automation, Multi-store management, Wholesale B2B portal.
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