Software · head to head
Backbone PLM vs Surefront
Backbone PLM
Software
Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands
- From
- €150/month
- Rated
- -
Surefront
Software
Modern PLM for product teams at fashion brands
- From
- $300/month
- Rated
- -
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; Surefront the Internet Archive's capture of surefront.com on 12 July 2019 shows the domain was a parked BrandBucket listing for sale at $2,150 USD at that time, meaning any Surefront B2B product using this domain must date from after mid-2019.
- They diverge on capability: Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Surefront covers Product information.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Backbone PLM and Surefront actually diverge.
| Attribute | Backbone PLM | Surefront |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €150/month | $300/month |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, Mac, Web |
| Founded | 2010 | 2015 |
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
- Reporting
- CAD systems
- ERP
- Encryption
- User roles
Only in Surefront
- Product information
- Task management
- File management
- Version control
- Supplier portal
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
Both cover
- Collaboration
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Backbone PLM
- Product lifecycle managementnot Surefront
Surefront
- Team collaborationnot Backbone PLM
- Product developmentnot 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
Surefront
- The Internet Archive's capture of surefront.com on 12 July 2019 shows the domain was a parked BrandBucket listing for sale at $2,150 USD at that time, meaning any Surefront B2B product using this domain must date from after mid-2019.
Pricing, plan by plan
Backbone PLM
€150/month- Starter$150/month
- Basic PLM
- Limited users
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full PLM
- Unlimited users
- Integrations
Surefront
$300/month- Starter$300/month
- Basic PLM
- Team collaboration
- Professional$700/month
- Advanced features
- Integration
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Custom setup
- Support
Which should you pick?
Choose Backbone PLM if
- You need product data management.
- You also want workflow management.
Choose Surefront if
- You need product information.
- You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
- You also want task management.
Questions people ask
- Is Backbone PLM or Surefront better?
- Neither clearly leads. Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and Surefront at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Backbone PLM or Surefront?
- Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and Surefront at $300/month.
- Does Backbone PLM or Surefront run on more platforms?
- Backbone PLM runs on Web. Surefront runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
- 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 Surefront is typically brought in for.
- What can Backbone PLM do that Surefront cannot?
- Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Reporting, CAD systems. Surefront covers Product information, Task management, File management, Version control. Both handle Collaboration, Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.