Fashion · head to head
NuOrder vs Shima Seiki
The short version
- Each has a real cost: NuOrder no transparent pricing published; described as custom pricing model based on transaction volume; 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: NuOrder covers Online showroom, Shima Seiki covers Knit design.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which NuOrder and Shima Seiki actually diverge.
| Attribute | NuOrder | Shima Seiki |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $299/month | $250/month |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Windows |
| Founded | 2008 | 1962 |
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 NuOrder
- Online showroom
- Order management
- Inventory tracking
- Analytics
- ERP
- 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.
NuOrder
- Wholesale order management for fashion and beauty brandsnot Shima Seiki
- B2B buying and merchandisingnot Shima Seiki
- Multi-brand and multi-retailer inventory coordinationnot Shima Seiki
Shima Seiki
- Knit designnot NuOrder
- Machine programmingnot NuOrder
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
NuOrder
- No transparent pricing published; described as custom pricing model based on transaction volume
- Customers must request demo or contact sales team directly for pricing 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.
Pricing, plan by plan
NuOrder
$299/month- Starter$299/month
- Online showroom
- Order management
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All features
- Custom integration
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 NuOrder if
- You need online showroom.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want order management.
Choose Shima Seiki if
- You need knit design.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want stitch pattern creation.
Questions people ask
- Is NuOrder or Shima Seiki better?
- Neither clearly leads. NuOrder starts at $299/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, NuOrder or Shima Seiki?
- NuOrder starts at $299/month and Shima Seiki at $250/month.
- Does NuOrder or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
- NuOrder runs on Web, Mobile. Shima Seiki runs on Windows.
- What is NuOrder best used for?
- NuOrder is most often used for wholesale order management for fashion and beauty brands, b2b buying and merchandising, multi-brand and multi-retailer inventory coordination. Of those, wholesale order management for fashion and beauty brands and b2b buying and merchandising are not what Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
- What can NuOrder do that Shima Seiki cannot?
- NuOrder covers Online showroom, Order management, Inventory tracking, Analytics. 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
NuOrder: How much does NuORDER cost?
NuORDER does not publish specific pricing. The platform uses a custom pricing model that varies based on transaction volume and integration needs. Interested customers must request a demo or contact the sales team to receive a personalized quote. Source: https://www.nuorder.com
SourceNuOrder: Does NuORDER offer special implementation pricing?
NuORDER promotes a special implementation offer stating customers can save $7,500 or more on ERP integration through their custom pricing model. Exact savings and implementation costs require contacting sales directly. Source: https://www.nuorder.com
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