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Happy Returns vs Stoll

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Happy Returns

Fashion

In-store and online returns solution

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Happy Returns pricing not published; custom solutions require demo booking; Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • They diverge on capability: Happy Returns covers In-store returns, Stoll covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Happy Returns and Stoll actually diverge.

Attributes where Happy Returns and Stoll differ
AttributeHappy ReturnsStoll
Starting price$150/month$300/month
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows
Founded20161880

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 Happy Returns

  • In-store returns
  • Online returns
  • Label generation
  • Tracking
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Encryption
  • Authentication

Only in Stoll

  • Knit design
  • Pattern creation
  • Machine programming
  • Stitch simulation
  • Production planning
  • Stoll machines
  • CAD systems
  • User authentication

Both cover

  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Happy Returns

  • Returns processingnot Stoll

Stoll

  • Flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued)not Happy Returns
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot Happy Returns

Where each one falls short

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

Happy Returns

  • Pricing not published; custom solutions require demo booking

Stoll

  • No pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • Production site in Reutlingen closed as of October 31, 2025
  • Only spare parts and legacy service support remain available

Pricing, plan by plan

Happy Returns

$150/month
  • Starter$150/month
    • Online returns
    • Basic integration
  • Full Service$300/month
    • In-store returns
    • Advanced features

Stoll

$300/month
  • Basic$300/month
    • Basic design
  • Advanced$600/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose Happy Returns if

  • You need in-store returns.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want online returns.
Happy Returns review

Choose Stoll if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pattern creation.
Stoll review

Questions people ask

Is Happy Returns or Stoll better?
Neither clearly leads. Happy Returns starts at $150/month and Stoll at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Happy Returns or Stoll?
Happy Returns starts at $150/month and Stoll at $300/month.
Does Happy Returns or Stoll run on more platforms?
Happy Returns runs on Web, Mobile. Stoll runs on Windows.
What is Happy Returns best used for?
Happy Returns is most often used for returns processing. Of those, returns processing is not what Stoll is typically brought in for.
What can Happy Returns do that Stoll cannot?
Happy Returns covers In-store returns, Online returns, Label generation, Tracking. Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Both handle English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Happy Returns: How much does Happy Returns cost?

Happy Returns does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers customized solutions for e-commerce merchants. Pricing depends on business size, return volume, and specific feature requirements.

Source
Stoll: Is STOLL still selling knitting machines?

No, STOLL's flat knitting machine business has been discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed on October 31, 2025. Only spare parts availability and legacy service support remain.

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Happy Returns: How can I get Happy Returns pricing?

Contact Happy Returns to book a demo or request pricing by using the 'Contact us' link or 'Book a demo' button on their website.

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Stoll: Where can I get spare parts for STOLL machines?

STOLL spare parts remain available through their support channels. The company has consolidated service operations under KARL MAYER ownership. Customers should contact STOLL's helpline or webshop for parts availability.

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