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Bamboo Rose vs Shima Seiki

Bamboo Rose logo

Bamboo Rose

Fashion

Multi-enterprise PLM for retail and brands

From
On request
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: Bamboo Rose pricing is 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.
  • They diverge on capability: Bamboo Rose covers Product lifecycle management, Shima Seiki covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bamboo Rose and Shima Seiki actually diverge.

Attributes where Bamboo Rose and Shima Seiki differ
AttributeBamboo RoseShima Seiki
Starting priceOn request$250/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWindows
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 Bamboo Rose

  • Product lifecycle management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Sourcing & costing
  • Quality management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Analytics & reporting
  • Mobile access

Only in Shima Seiki

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

What people use each for

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

Bamboo Rose

  • Product lifecycle management for retail assortmentsnot Shima Seiki
  • Sourcing and supplier collaborationnot Shima Seiki
  • Purchase order management across a supply basenot Shima Seiki
  • Global trade and customs documentationnot Shima Seiki
  • Line planning for fashion, food and general merchandisenot Shima Seiki

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot Bamboo Rose
  • Machine programmingnot Bamboo Rose

Where each one falls short

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

Bamboo Rose

  • Pricing is not published
  • Assembled from several acquired products, including VibeIQ, Backbone PLM and Verteego, so what a customer gets depends on which pieces are licensed
  • Built for global retailers and brands rather than smaller merchants

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

Bamboo Rose

On request
  • Core PLM$undefined/year
    • Product development
    • Specification management
    • BOM management
  • Extended Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Everything in Core
    • Supplier collaboration
    • Sourcing tools
  • Enterprise Plus$undefined/year
    • Everything in Extended
    • Supply chain visibility
    • AI-powered insights

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 Bamboo Rose if

  • You need product lifecycle management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want supplier collaboration.
Bamboo Rose 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 Bamboo Rose or Shima Seiki better?
Neither clearly leads. Bamboo Rose starts at On request and Shima Seiki at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bamboo Rose or Shima Seiki?
Bamboo Rose starts at On request and Shima Seiki at $250/month.
Does Bamboo Rose or Shima Seiki run on more platforms?
Bamboo Rose runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Shima Seiki runs on Windows.
What is Bamboo Rose best used for?
Bamboo Rose is most often used for product lifecycle management for retail assortments, sourcing and supplier collaboration, purchase order management across a supply base, global trade and customs documentation. Of those, product lifecycle management for retail assortments and sourcing and supplier collaboration are not what Shima Seiki is typically brought in for.
What can Bamboo Rose do that Shima Seiki cannot?
Bamboo Rose covers Product lifecycle management, Supplier collaboration, Sourcing & costing, Quality management. Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bamboo Rose: Is pricing available without contacting the sales team?

No pricing information is published on the website. The page directs visitors to use 'Talk to a TotalPLM Expert', 'Schedule a Meeting', or 'Contact Us' options to obtain pricing details.

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Bamboo Rose: What are the typical contract terms for TotalPLM?

The page does not disclose contract terms, minimum commitments, or billing cycles. These details would be discussed during the sales consultation.

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Bamboo Rose: Is there a free trial or evaluation period?

The page does not mention a free trial or evaluation option. Users must contact the sales team to request a demo or trial.

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