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Shima Seiki vs BlueCherry

Shima Seiki logo

Shima Seiki

Software

Knit design and visualization software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BlueCherry logo

BlueCherry

Software

Complete software suite for fashion enterprises

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Shima Seiki covers Knit design, BlueCherry covers ERP & financials.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shima Seiki and BlueCherry actually diverge.

Attributes where Shima Seiki and BlueCherry differ
AttributeShima SeikiBlueCherry
Starting price$250/monthOn request
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Api
Founded19621984

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 BlueCherry

  • ERP & financials
  • PLM & product development
  • Supply chain management
  • Warehouse management
  • Omnichannel commerce
  • B2B/B2C portals
  • Business intelligence
  • Global trade management

What people use each for

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

Shima Seiki

  • Knit designnot BlueCherry
  • Machine programmingnot BlueCherry

BlueCherry

  • Enterprise operationsnot Shima Seiki
  • Supply chain optimizationnot Shima Seiki
  • Product developmentnot Shima Seiki
  • Omnichannel retailnot Shima Seiki
  • Global expansionnot 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.

BlueCherry

Nothing recorded yet. See the BlueCherry review.

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

BlueCherry

On request
  • ERP$undefined/month
    • Order management
    • Inventory control
    • Financials
  • PLM + ERP$undefined/month
    • Everything in ERP
    • Product lifecycle management
    • Tech pack creation
  • Enterprise Suite$undefined/month
    • Full platform
    • Omnichannel commerce
    • Supply chain visibility

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 BlueCherry if

  • You need erp & financials.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want plm & product development.
BlueCherry review

Questions people ask

Is Shima Seiki or BlueCherry better?
Neither clearly leads. Shima Seiki starts at $250/month and BlueCherry at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shima Seiki or BlueCherry?
Shima Seiki starts at $250/month and BlueCherry at On request.
Does Shima Seiki or BlueCherry run on more platforms?
Shima Seiki runs on Windows. BlueCherry runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
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 BlueCherry is typically brought in for.
What can Shima Seiki do that BlueCherry cannot?
Shima Seiki covers Knit design, Stitch pattern creation, Color selection, Machine control. BlueCherry covers ERP & financials, PLM & product development, Supply chain management, Warehouse management.
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