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NGC Software vs Shima Seiki

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NGC Software

Fashion

Integrated supply chain and PLM solution

From
$120/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shima Seiki logo

Shima Seiki

Fashion

Knit design and visualization software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NGC Software pricing page has no published rates; only Request Demo and Let's talk contact options are offered; 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: NGC Software covers PLM, Shima Seiki covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NGC Software and Shima Seiki actually diverge.

Attributes where NGC Software and Shima Seiki differ
AttributeNGC SoftwareShima Seiki
Starting price$120/month$250/month
PlatformsWebWindows
Founded20021962

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 NGC Software

  • PLM
  • Supply chain management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Analytics
  • ERP
  • Email
  • Encryption
  • User roles

Only in Shima Seiki

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

Both cover

  • English language support

What people use each for

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

NGC Software

  • Apparel and fashion brands running supply chain planning under the Logility platformnot Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot NGC Software
  • Machine programmingnot NGC Software

Where each one falls short

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

NGC Software

  • Pricing page has no published rates; only Request Demo and Let's talk contact options are offered

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

NGC Software

$120/month
  • Standard$120/month
    • Core features
    • Basic support
  • Premium$200/month
    • All 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 NGC Software if

  • You need plm.
  • You also want supply chain management.
NGC Software 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 NGC Software or Shima Seiki better?
Neither clearly leads. NGC Software starts at $120/month and Shima Seiki at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NGC Software or Shima Seiki?
NGC Software starts at $120/month and Shima Seiki at $250/month.
Does NGC Software or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
NGC Software runs on Web. Shima Seiki runs on Windows.
What is NGC Software best used for?
NGC Software is most often used for apparel and fashion brands running supply chain planning under the logility platform. Of those, apparel and fashion brands running supply chain planning under the logility platform is not what Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
What can NGC Software do that Shima Seiki cannot?
NGC Software covers PLM, Supply chain management, Supplier collaboration, Analytics. Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. Both handle English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NGC Software: How do I get pricing for Logility's apparel supply chain solutions?

Logility does not publish pricing on its website. You must request a demo or contact their sales team through the website to discuss pricing tailored to your business needs.

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NGC Software: Does Logility offer a free trial?

Logility does not publish trial information. You can request a demo to evaluate their solutions, but specific trial terms must be discussed with sales.

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