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Stoll vs Surefront

Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Surefront logo

Surefront

Fashion

Modern PLM for product teams at fashion brands

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued; Surefront no pricing information published on website; requires contacting sales or watching demo
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, Surefront covers Product information.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stoll and Surefront actually diverge.

Attributes where Stoll and Surefront differ
AttributeStollSurefront
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, Web
Founded18802015

Identical on both: starting price ($300/month), 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 Stoll

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

Only in Surefront

  • Product information
  • Task management
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Version control
  • Supplier portal
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

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.

Stoll

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

Surefront

  • Team collaborationnot Stoll
  • Product developmentnot Stoll

Where each one falls short

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

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

Surefront

  • No pricing information published on website; requires contacting sales or watching demo

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

Surefront

$300/month
  • Starter$300/month
    • Basic PLM
    • Team collaboration
  • Professional$700/month
    • Advanced features
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom setup
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose Surefront if

  • You need product information.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want task management.
Surefront review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or Surefront better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and Surefront at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or Surefront?
Stoll starts at $300/month and Surefront at $300/month.
Does Stoll or Surefront run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. Surefront runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
What is Stoll best used for?
Stoll is most often used for flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued), knitting machine spare parts and service. Of those, flat knitting machine manufacturing (legacy/discontinued) and knitting machine spare parts and service are not what Surefront is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that Surefront cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Surefront covers Product information, Task management, Collaboration, File management. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, English language support, Spanish language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Surefront: How much does Surefront cost?

Surefront does not publish pricing on its website. To learn about pricing, customers must contact the sales team through the Let's Talk contact form or watch a demo.

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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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Surefront: Can I see Surefront's pricing without contacting sales?

No, pricing details are not disclosed on the website. The company requires customers to either book a demo or contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing options.

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