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Backbone PLM vs Tukatech

Backbone PLM logo

Backbone PLM

Fashion & Apparel

Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands

From
€150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tukatech logo

Tukatech

Fashion & Apparel

Cloud-based pattern design and grading software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tukatech has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Tukatech sold as a wide set of separate products, TUKAcad, TUKA3D, SMARTmark, TUKAstudio and others, rather than one application
  • They diverge on capability: Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Tukatech covers Pattern design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Backbone PLM and Tukatech actually diverge.

Attributes where Backbone PLM and Tukatech differ
AttributeBackbone PLMTukatech
Starting price€150/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20102002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), 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
  • Encryption
  • User roles

Only in Tukatech

  • Pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • Marker making
  • Collaboration tools
  • File sharing
  • SSL encryption
  • User authentication

Both cover

  • Email
  • 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 Tukatech

Tukatech

  • Pattern making and grading with TUKAcadnot Backbone PLM
  • 3D garment simulation and virtual fit with TUKA3Dnot Backbone PLM
  • Marker making and fabric optimisation through SMARTmarknot Backbone PLM
  • Textile print design in TUKAstudionot Backbone PLM
  • Cutting room automation with the TUKAcut hardwarenot 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

Tukatech

  • Sold as a wide set of separate products, TUKAcad, TUKA3D, SMARTmark, TUKAstudio and others, rather than one application
  • Much of the line is hardware, including cutters, spreaders and printers, so the software is part of a larger capital purchase
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Backbone PLM

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

Tukatech

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic pattern design
    • Standard library
  • Professional$50/month
    • Advanced features
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose Backbone PLM if

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

Choose Tukatech if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automatic grading.
Tukatech review

Questions people ask

Is Backbone PLM or Tukatech better?
Neither clearly leads. Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and Tukatech at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Backbone PLM or Tukatech?
Tukatech has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €150/month for Backbone PLM and Free for Tukatech.
Does Backbone PLM or Tukatech run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Tukatech for free?
Yes. Tukatech has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Backbone PLM starts at €150/month.
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 Tukatech is typically brought in for.
What can Backbone PLM do that Tukatech cannot?
Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Collaboration, Reporting. Tukatech covers Pattern design, Automatic grading, Marker making, Collaboration tools. Both handle Email, Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.
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