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Loop Returns vs Stoll

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Loop Returns

Fashion

Embedded returns solution for e-commerce platforms

From
$100/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: Loop Returns no pricing published on website; quotes require sales contact; Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • They diverge on capability: Loop Returns covers Embedded returns, Stoll covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Loop Returns and Stoll differ
AttributeLoop ReturnsStoll
Starting price$100/month$300/month
PlatformsWebWindows
Founded20171880

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 Loop Returns

  • Embedded returns
  • Label generation
  • Tracking
  • Analytics
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Custom platforms
  • Encryption

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.

Loop Returns

  • Managing ecommerce returns and exchanges through a branded portalnot Stoll
  • Offering store credit and exchange incentives instead of refundsnot Stoll

Stoll

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

Where each one falls short

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

Loop Returns

  • No pricing published on website; quotes require sales contact
  • Pricing varies based on business size and custom implementation needs
  • Custom implementations take longer than Shopify brand implementations

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

Loop Returns

$100/month
  • Startup$100/month
    • Basic returns
    • Integration
  • Growth$300/month
    • All features
    • Analytics

Stoll

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Loop Returns if

  • You need embedded returns.
  • You also want label generation.
Loop Returns review

Choose Stoll if

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

Questions people ask

Is Loop Returns or Stoll better?
Neither clearly leads. Loop Returns starts at $100/month and Stoll at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loop Returns or Stoll?
Loop Returns starts at $100/month and Stoll at $300/month.
Does Loop Returns or Stoll run on more platforms?
Loop Returns runs on Web. Stoll runs on Windows.
What is Loop Returns best used for?
Loop Returns is most often used for managing ecommerce returns and exchanges through a branded portal, offering store credit and exchange incentives instead of refunds. Of those, managing ecommerce returns and exchanges through a branded portal and offering store credit and exchange incentives instead of refunds are not what Stoll is typically brought in for.
What can Loop Returns do that Stoll cannot?
Loop Returns covers Embedded returns, Label generation, Tracking, Analytics. Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Both handle English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Loop Returns: How much does Loop Returns cost?

Loop Returns does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers plans for businesses of all sizes from startups to enterprise, with pricing determined by business requirements. Interested parties must book a demo or visit the pricing page to discuss options.

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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Loop Returns: How quickly can I launch Loop Returns?

Shopify brands can go live in 15 to 45 days, while custom implementations take longer. Exact timelines depend on specific brand requirements.

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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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