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CBX Software vs Centric PLM

CBX Software logo

CBX Software

Software

Business management software for fashion retailers

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Centric PLM logo

Centric PLM

Software

Product lifecycle management for fashion and retail

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CBX Software no public pricing disclosed; requires sales contact for enterprise pricing; Centric PLM sold as a suite of separate products, so Planning, Pricing and Inventory, Market Intelligence and PXM are each their own purchase alongside PLM
  • They diverge on capability: CBX Software covers Point of sale, Centric PLM covers Product data management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CBX Software and Centric PLM actually diverge.

Attributes where CBX Software and Centric PLM differ
AttributeCBX SoftwareCentric PLM
Starting price$250/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded19952004

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 CBX Software

  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Financial management
  • Customer management
  • Report generation
  • Multi-store management
  • Payment systems
  • Supplier systems

Only in Centric PLM

  • Product data management
  • Bill of materials
  • Tech pack creation
  • Sample management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Quality management
  • Cost management
  • Calendar & milestones

What people use each for

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

CBX Software

  • Retail operationsnot Centric PLM
  • Financial managementnot Centric PLM

Centric PLM

  • Product lifecycle management for fashion and apparelnot CBX Software
  • Merchandise financial planning and assortment alignmentnot CBX Software
  • Pricing automation and inventory allocationnot CBX Software
  • Competitive and market intelligence for product decisionsnot CBX Software
  • Visual collaboration on line plans through Visual Boardsnot CBX Software

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CBX Software

  • No public pricing disclosed; requires sales contact for enterprise pricing
  • ERP integration depth rated 3.6 out of 5 by Gartner reviewers, with gaps limiting data flow
  • Analytics and reporting capabilities weaker than dedicated business intelligence tools
  • Pre-built connector catalog breadth not transparently published
  • Quality management features designed for retail and private-label bias, not regulated industries like pharma or automotive

Centric PLM

  • Sold as a suite of separate products, so Planning, Pricing and Inventory, Market Intelligence and PXM are each their own purchase alongside PLM
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Built around consumer goods verticals such as fashion, food and beverage and cosmetics rather than general manufacturing

Pricing, plan by plan

CBX Software

$250/month
  • Essentials$250/month
    • Core modules
  • Professional$500/month
    • All modules
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solution

Centric PLM

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Core PLM functionality
    • Specification management
    • BOM management
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced analytics
    • Multi-site support
  • Enterprise Plus$undefined/month
    • Everything in Enterprise
    • AI-powered insights
    • 3D integration

Which should you pick?

Choose CBX Software if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
CBX Software review

Choose Centric PLM if

  • You need product data management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want bill of materials.
Centric PLM review

Questions people ask

Is CBX Software or Centric PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. CBX Software starts at $250/month and Centric PLM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CBX Software or Centric PLM?
CBX Software starts at $250/month and Centric PLM at On request.
Does CBX Software or Centric PLM run on more platforms?
CBX Software runs on Web, iOS, Android. Centric PLM runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
What is CBX Software best used for?
CBX Software is most often used for retail operations, financial management. Of those, retail operations and financial management are not what Centric PLM is typically brought in for.
What can CBX Software do that Centric PLM cannot?
CBX Software covers Point of sale, Inventory management, Financial management, Customer management. Centric PLM covers Product data management, Bill of materials, Tech pack creation, Sample management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CBX Software: Does TradeBeyond (formerly CBX Software) work offline?

Yes. The mobile platform allows users to record factory audits, product inspections, and sample results offline, then synchronize data via WiFi or cellular networks back to the platform.

Source
CBX Software: What integrations does TradeBeyond support?

Pre-built connectors and APIs integrate with ERPs including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, as well as Xero and QuickBooks for accounting. The platform also connects to warehouse management, transportation management, and third-party systems.

Source
CBX Software: What industries does CBX Software serve beyond fashion?

CBX Software serves fashion, general merchandise, furniture, pet supplies, hardware, home decor, and value-brand retailers. It focuses on mid-tier to enterprise retailers and brands.

Source
CBX Software: How many users and customers does the platform support?

TradeBeyond has over 20,000 users collaborating across the platform in more than 50 countries, including major retailers like Target, Safeway, and Kmart.

Source
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