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JOOR vs Shima Seiki

JOOR logo

JOOR

Fashion

B2B wholesale platform for fashion brands

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shima Seiki logo

Shima Seiki

Fashion

Knit design and visualization software

From
$250/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 no transparent pricing published for brand tiers; rates determined by request-based quotes; Shima Seiki the Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.
  • They diverge on capability: JOOR covers Wholesale marketplace, Shima Seiki covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JOOR and Shima Seiki actually diverge.

Attributes where JOOR and Shima Seiki differ
AttributeJOORShima Seiki
Starting priceFree$250/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows
Founded20111962

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 JOOR

  • Wholesale marketplace
  • Order management
  • Inventory management
  • Collaboration
  • Email
  • Payment systems
  • Encryption
  • Cloud deployment

Only in Shima Seiki

  • Knit design
  • Stitch pattern creation
  • Color selection
  • Machine control
  • Production planning
  • Visualization
  • Shima Seiki machines
  • CAM systems

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • 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 Shima Seiki
  • Digital linesheets and virtual showroomsnot Shima Seiki
  • Retail buyers sourcing and placing wholesale ordersnot Shima Seiki
  • Payments and order tracking between brand and retailernot Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot JOOR
  • Machine programmingnot JOOR

Where each one falls short

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

JOOR

  • No transparent pricing published for brand tiers; rates determined by request-based quotes
  • Transaction fees through JOOR Pay not disclosed; specific rates unavailable
  • Premium add-ons like Retail Centre Banner Ads pricing not published

Shima Seiki

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shima Seiki's homepage on 29 December 2020 named five distinct product categories, Knitting Machines, Design System/Software, CAD/CAM Systems, Inkjet Printing Machine, and PLM Solutions, all sold via an Inquiry form with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

JOOR

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

Shima Seiki

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Basic design
    • Standard features
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced design
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

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 Shima Seiki if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stitch pattern creation.
Shima Seiki review

Questions people ask

Is JOOR or Shima Seiki better?
Neither clearly leads. JOOR starts at Free and Shima Seiki at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JOOR or Shima Seiki?
JOOR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for JOOR and $250/month for Shima Seiki.
Does JOOR or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
JOOR runs on Web, Mobile. Shima Seiki runs on Windows.
Can I use JOOR for free?
Yes. JOOR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shima Seiki starts at $250/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 Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
What can JOOR do that Shima Seiki cannot?
JOOR covers Wholesale marketplace, Order management, Inventory management, Collaboration. Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. Both handle User authentication, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JOOR: How much does JOOR cost?

JOOR does not publish prices publicly. Three brand tiers (Starter, Pro, Enterprise) are offered with pricing determined through request-based quotes. Costs vary based on annual wholesale revenue and required features.

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JOOR: Does JOOR charge commission or transaction fees?

JOOR does not take commission on orders. However, JOOR Pay payment processing includes transaction fees that are not disclosed on the pricing page.

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JOOR: Is there a free tier for retailers on JOOR?

Retailers can open basic accounts at no cost. Visual Assortment features are available as premium paid options with a 30-day free trial.

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