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Backbone PLM vs Centric PLM

Backbone PLM logo

Backbone PLM

Fashion

Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Centric PLM logo

Centric PLM

Fashion

Product lifecycle management for fashion and retail

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Backbone PLM minimum user count requirement of 1-10 for standard tier before enterprise pricing; Centric PLM no public pricing available on website
  • They diverge on capability: Backbone PLM covers Workflow management, Centric PLM covers Bill of materials.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Backbone PLM and Centric PLM differ
AttributeBackbone PLMCentric PLM
Starting price$199/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20102004

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

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

  • Workflow management
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • CAD systems
  • ERP
  • Email
  • Encryption
  • User roles

Only in Centric PLM

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

Both cover

  • Product data management

What people use each for

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

Backbone PLM

  • Fashion tech pack creation and managementnot Centric PLM
  • Apparel design and product developmentnot Centric PLM
  • Accessory brand product lifecyclenot Centric PLM
  • Outdoor gear collaboration and trackingnot Centric PLM
  • Design agency project managementnot Centric PLM

Centric PLM

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

Where each one falls short

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

Backbone PLM

  • Minimum user count requirement of 1-10 for standard tier before enterprise pricing
  • Enterprise pricing requires custom quote with no published rates

Centric PLM

  • No public pricing available on website
  • Pricing requires demo request or direct contact
  • Enterprise solutions with custom pricing
  • 20,000+ brands indicates complex, high-touch sales model

Pricing, plan by plan

Backbone PLM

$199/month
  • Backbone$199/month
    • For teams with 1-10 users
    • Product and component libraries
    • Tech packs
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom pricing for 10+ users
    • Flexible contract options
    • Dedicated support

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 Backbone PLM if

  • You need workflow management.
  • You also want collaboration.
Backbone PLM review

Choose Centric PLM if

  • You need bill of materials.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want tech pack creation.
Centric PLM review

Questions people ask

Is Backbone PLM or Centric PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. Backbone PLM starts at $199/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, Backbone PLM or Centric PLM?
Backbone PLM starts at $199/month and Centric PLM at On request.
Does Backbone PLM or Centric PLM run on more platforms?
Backbone PLM runs on Web. Centric PLM runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
What is Backbone PLM best used for?
Backbone PLM is most often used for fashion tech pack creation and management, apparel design and product development, accessory brand product lifecycle, outdoor gear collaboration and tracking. Of those, fashion tech pack creation and management and apparel design and product development are not what Centric PLM is typically brought in for.
What can Backbone PLM do that Centric PLM cannot?
Backbone PLM covers Workflow management, Collaboration, Reporting, CAD systems. Centric PLM covers Bill of materials, Tech pack creation, Sample management, Supplier collaboration. Both handle Product data management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Backbone PLM: How much does Backbone PLM cost for my team?

Backbone PLM costs $199 per user per month for teams with 1-10 users. For teams with 10+ users, custom pricing is available through their sales team.

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Centric PLM: How much does Centric PLM cost?

Centric Software does not publish pricing on their website. Pricing is customized based on organizational needs. To obtain pricing, you must request a demo or contact their sales team directly.

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Backbone PLM: What is included in Backbone PLM pricing?

The base plan includes product and component libraries, tech pack management, Adobe Illustrator plugin, BOM creation, free onboarding and training, and access to customer success.

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Centric PLM: What companies use Centric PLM?

Centric Software serves 20,000+ brands across 60+ countries, indicating enterprise-scale implementations with custom pricing models.

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Backbone PLM: Do I get training with Backbone PLM?

Yes, free onboarding and training is included in the pricing for all plans.

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