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Backbone PLM vs Tukatech Designer

Backbone PLM logo

Backbone PLM

Software

Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands

From
€150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tukatech Designer logo

Tukatech Designer

Software

Cloud-based pattern design and grading platform

From
$80/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; Tukatech Designer tUKAcad Learning Edition is $19 USD per month, TUKAdesign Professional is $99 USD per month, TUKAcad Professional is $199 USD per month, and TUKAcad Tailor Edition with MTM is $299 USD per month
  • They diverge on capability: Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Tukatech Designer covers Pattern design.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Backbone PLM and Tukatech Designer differ
AttributeBackbone PLMTukatech Designer
Starting price€150/month$80/month
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, Web
Founded20101992

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
  • Email
  • Encryption
  • User roles

Only in Tukatech Designer

  • Pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • Marker optimization
  • Cloud storage
  • File sharing
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • PLM systems

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 Tukatech Designer

Tukatech Designer

  • Collaborative designnot Backbone PLM
  • Remote worknot Backbone PLM
  • Quick samplingnot 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 Designer

  • TUKAcad Learning Edition is $19 USD per month, TUKAdesign Professional is $99 USD per month, TUKAcad Professional is $199 USD per month, and TUKAcad Tailor Edition with MTM is $299 USD per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Backbone PLM

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

Tukatech Designer

$80/month
  • Essentials$80/month
    • Pattern design
    • Basic grading
  • Professional$180/month
    • Advanced features
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full suite
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Backbone PLM if

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

Choose Tukatech Designer if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want automatic grading.
Tukatech Designer review

Questions people ask

Is Backbone PLM or Tukatech Designer better?
Neither clearly leads. Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and Tukatech Designer at $80/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Backbone PLM or Tukatech Designer?
Backbone PLM starts at €150/month and Tukatech Designer at $80/month.
Does Backbone PLM or Tukatech Designer run on more platforms?
Backbone PLM runs on Web. Tukatech Designer 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 Tukatech Designer is typically brought in for.
What can Backbone PLM do that Tukatech Designer cannot?
Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Reporting, CAD systems. Tukatech Designer covers Pattern design, Automatic grading, Marker optimization, Cloud storage. Both handle Collaboration, Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.
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