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JOOR vs Backbone PLM

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JOOR

Software

B2B wholesale platform for fashion brands

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Backbone PLM logo

Backbone PLM

Software

Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands

From
€150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only JOOR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: JOOR pricing is not published and requires a demo; 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
  • They diverge on capability: JOOR covers Wholesale marketplace, Backbone PLM covers Product data management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where JOOR and Backbone PLM differ
AttributeJOORBackbone PLM
Starting priceFree€150/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20112010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 JOOR

  • Wholesale marketplace
  • Order management
  • Inventory management
  • Payment systems
  • User authentication
  • Mobile support

Only in Backbone PLM

  • Product data management
  • Workflow management
  • Reporting
  • CAD systems
  • ERP
  • User roles
  • Dutch language support

Both cover

  • Collaboration
  • Email
  • Encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

JOOR

  • Wholesale order management for fashion brandsnot Backbone PLM
  • Digital linesheets and virtual showroomsnot Backbone PLM
  • Retail buyers sourcing and placing wholesale ordersnot Backbone PLM
  • Payments and order tracking between brand and retailernot Backbone PLM

Backbone PLM

  • Product lifecycle managementnot JOOR

Where each one falls short

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

JOOR

  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • A two-sided wholesale marketplace, so its value depends on the brands or retailers you need already being on it

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

Pricing, plan by plan

JOOR

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Basic wholesale features
  • Premium$499/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Backbone PLM

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

Which should you pick?

Choose JOOR if

  • You need wholesale marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
JOOR review

Choose Backbone PLM if

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

Questions people ask

Is JOOR or Backbone PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. JOOR starts at Free and Backbone PLM at €150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JOOR or Backbone PLM?
JOOR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for JOOR and €150/month for Backbone PLM.
Does JOOR or Backbone PLM run on more platforms?
JOOR runs on Web, Mobile. Backbone PLM runs on Web.
Can I use JOOR for free?
Yes. JOOR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Backbone PLM starts at €150/month.
What is JOOR best used for?
JOOR is most often used for wholesale order management for fashion brands, digital linesheets and virtual showrooms, retail buyers sourcing and placing wholesale orders, payments and order tracking between brand and retailer. Of those, wholesale order management for fashion brands and digital linesheets and virtual showrooms are not what Backbone PLM is typically brought in for.
What can JOOR do that Backbone PLM cannot?
JOOR covers Wholesale marketplace, Order management, Inventory management, Payment systems. Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Reporting, CAD systems. Both handle Collaboration, Email, Encryption, Cloud deployment.
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