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Shima Seiki vs Backbone PLM

Shima Seiki logo

Shima Seiki

Software

Knit design and visualization software

From
$250/month
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

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; 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: Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Backbone PLM covers Product data management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shima Seiki and Backbone PLM actually diverge.

Attributes where Shima Seiki and Backbone PLM differ
AttributeShima SeikiBackbone PLM
Starting price$250/month€150/month
PlatformsWindowsWeb
Founded19622010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Shima Seiki

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

Only in Backbone PLM

  • Product data management
  • Workflow management
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • CAD systems
  • ERP
  • Email
  • Encryption

Both cover

  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot Backbone PLM
  • Machine programmingnot Backbone PLM

Backbone PLM

  • Product lifecycle managementnot Shima Seiki

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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

Shima Seiki

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

Backbone PLM

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Shima Seiki if

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

Choose Backbone PLM if

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

Questions people ask

Is Shima Seiki or Backbone PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. Shima Seiki starts at $250/month and Backbone PLM at €150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shima Seiki or Backbone PLM?
Shima Seiki starts at $250/month and Backbone PLM at €150/month.
Does Shima Seiki or Backbone PLM run on more platforms?
Shima Seiki runs on Windows. Backbone PLM runs on Web.
What is Shima Seiki best used for?
Shima Seiki is most often used for knit design, machine programming. Of those, knit design and machine programming are not what Backbone PLM is typically brought in for.
What can Shima Seiki do that Backbone PLM cannot?
Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Collaboration, Reporting. Both handle English language support.
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