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Stoll vs TradeGecko Fashion

Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TradeGecko Fashion logo

TradeGecko Fashion

Fashion

Supply chain management platform for fashion brands

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TradeGecko Fashion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued; TradeGecko Fashion the Internet Archive's capture of TradeGecko (now QuickBooks Commerce) pricing page on 6 December 2021 stated that annual billing on the Small Business plan costs $199 upfront for each of the 12 months, with free onboarding, account management and 24/7 technical support included on that plan and above; no credit card is required for the free trial.
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, TradeGecko Fashion covers Inventory tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stoll and TradeGecko Fashion actually diverge.

Attributes where Stoll and TradeGecko Fashion differ
AttributeStollTradeGecko Fashion
Starting price$300/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb
Founded18802010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • User authentication

Only in TradeGecko Fashion

  • Inventory tracking
  • Order management
  • Multi-channel sales
  • Reporting
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Email
  • Encryption

Both cover

  • English 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 TradeGecko Fashion
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot TradeGecko Fashion

TradeGecko Fashion

  • Supply chain managementnot Stoll
  • Inventory trackingnot 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

TradeGecko Fashion

  • The Internet Archive's capture of TradeGecko (now QuickBooks Commerce) pricing page on 6 December 2021 stated that annual billing on the Small Business plan costs $199 upfront for each of the 12 months, with free onboarding, account management and 24/7 technical support included on that plan and above; no credit card is required for the free trial.

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

TradeGecko Fashion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic features
  • Professional$199/month
    • Advanced features
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose TradeGecko Fashion if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want order management.
TradeGecko Fashion review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or TradeGecko Fashion better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and TradeGecko Fashion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or TradeGecko Fashion?
TradeGecko Fashion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Stoll and Free for TradeGecko Fashion.
Does Stoll or TradeGecko Fashion run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. TradeGecko Fashion runs on Web.
Can I use TradeGecko Fashion for free?
Yes. TradeGecko Fashion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Stoll starts at $300/month.
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 TradeGecko Fashion is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that TradeGecko Fashion cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. TradeGecko Fashion covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Multi-channel sales, Reporting. Both handle English 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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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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