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BlueCherry PLM vs Stoll

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BlueCherry PLM

Fashion

Fashion PLM and supply chain solution

From
$350/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BlueCherry PLM complex implementation requiring specialized consultant support, with months required for customizations costing thousands of dollars; Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • They diverge on capability: BlueCherry PLM covers Product management, Stoll covers Knit design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BlueCherry PLM and Stoll actually diverge.

Attributes where BlueCherry PLM and Stoll differ
AttributeBlueCherry PLMStoll
Starting price$350/month$300/month
PlatformsWeb, Browser-basedWindows
Founded20121880

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 BlueCherry PLM

  • Product management
  • Supplier management
  • Costing
  • Compliance
  • Document control
  • Collaboration
  • e-commerce
  • ERP systems

Only in Stoll

  • Knit design
  • Pattern creation
  • Machine programming
  • Stitch simulation
  • Production planning
  • Stoll machines
  • CAD systems
  • Desktop deployment

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Windows support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

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

BlueCherry PLM

  • Product developmentnot Stoll
  • Supplier managementnot Stoll

Stoll

  • Flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued)not BlueCherry PLM
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot BlueCherry PLM

Where each one falls short

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

BlueCherry PLM

  • Complex implementation requiring specialized consultant support, with months required for customizations costing thousands of dollars
  • Limited customization options restrict ability to tailor workflows to specific business processes
  • Custom reporting requires significant effort and is cumbersome to generate

Stoll

  • No pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued
  • Production site in Reutlingen closed as of October 31, 2025
  • Only spare parts and legacy service support remain available

Pricing, plan by plan

BlueCherry PLM

$350/month
  • Starter$350/month
    • Core PLM
  • Growth$700/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Stoll

$300/month
  • Basic$300/month
    • Basic design
  • Advanced$600/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full solution

Which should you pick?

Choose BlueCherry PLM if

  • You need product management.
  • You work on Web, Browser-based.
  • You also want supplier management.
BlueCherry PLM review

Choose Stoll if

  • You need knit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pattern creation.
Stoll review

Questions people ask

Is BlueCherry PLM or Stoll better?
Neither clearly leads. BlueCherry PLM starts at $350/month and Stoll at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BlueCherry PLM or Stoll?
BlueCherry PLM starts at $350/month and Stoll at $300/month.
Does BlueCherry PLM or Stoll run on more platforms?
BlueCherry PLM runs on Web, Browser-based. Stoll runs on Windows.
What is BlueCherry PLM best used for?
BlueCherry PLM is most often used for product development, supplier management. Of those, product development and supplier management are not what Stoll is typically brought in for.
What can BlueCherry PLM do that Stoll cannot?
BlueCherry PLM covers Product management, Supplier management, Costing, Compliance. Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, English language support, Spanish language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BlueCherry PLM: What are the core capabilities of BlueCherry PLM?

BlueCherry Next PLM manages the entire product lifecycle including design, product development, bill of materials (BOM), sourcing, sample approval, and production. It includes an Adobe Illustrator plug-in for designer workflows and integrates with virtual prototyping tools like Browzwear and CLO3D.

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Stoll: Is STOLL still selling knitting machines?

No, STOLL's flat knitting machine business has been discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed on October 31, 2025. Only spare parts availability and legacy service support remain.

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BlueCherry PLM: Is BlueCherry cloud-based?

Yes, BlueCherry is a cloud-hosted, web-based platform accessible from any browser on any device without requiring software downloads.

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Stoll: Where can I get spare parts for STOLL machines?

STOLL spare parts remain available through their support channels. The company has consolidated service operations under KARL MAYER ownership. Customers should contact STOLL's helpline or webshop for parts availability.

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BlueCherry PLM: Does BlueCherry support compliance documentation?

Yes, BlueCherry can generate and manage CPSIA, GCC and other compliance documentation including factory audits for apparel and footwear products.

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BlueCherry PLM: What integrations does BlueCherry offer?

BlueCherry integrates with Adobe Illustrator for design submissions, virtual prototyping tools like Browzwear and CLO3D, and offers business intelligence and reporting capabilities.

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