Software · head to head
Stoll vs Backbone PLM
Backbone PLM
Software
Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands
- From
- €150/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Stoll the flat knitting machine business under the Stoll brand was discontinued and its Reutlingen production site closed on 31 October 2025, per the vendor's own site; only spare parts and existing software licence keys remain available; 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: Stoll covers Knit design, Backbone PLM covers Product data management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Stoll and Backbone PLM actually diverge.
| Attribute | Stoll | Backbone PLM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | €150/month |
| Platforms | Windows | Web |
| Founded | 1880 | 2010 |
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 Stoll
- Knit design
- Pattern creation
- Machine programming
- Stitch simulation
- Production planning
- Stoll machines
- User authentication
- Desktop deployment
Only in Backbone PLM
- Product data management
- Workflow management
- Collaboration
- Reporting
- ERP
- Encryption
- User roles
Both cover
- CAD systems
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Stoll
- Knit designnot Backbone PLM
- Production optimizationnot Backbone PLM
Backbone PLM
- Product lifecycle managementnot Stoll
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Stoll
- The flat knitting machine business under the Stoll brand was discontinued and its Reutlingen production site closed on 31 October 2025, per the vendor's own site; only spare parts and existing software licence keys remain available
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
Stoll
$300/month- Basic$300/month
- Basic design
- Advanced$600/month
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$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 Backbone PLM if
- You need product data management.
- You also want workflow management.
Questions people ask
- Is Stoll or Backbone PLM better?
- Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/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, Stoll or Backbone PLM?
- Stoll starts at $300/month and Backbone PLM at €150/month.
- Does Stoll or Backbone PLM run on more platforms?
- Stoll runs on Windows. Backbone PLM runs on Web.
- What is Stoll best used for?
- Stoll is most often used for knit design, production optimization. Of those, knit design and production optimization are not what Backbone PLM is typically brought in for.
- What can Stoll do that Backbone PLM cannot?
- Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Backbone PLM covers Product data management, Workflow management, Collaboration, Reporting. Both handle CAD systems, English language support.