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Stoll vs TrakSYS

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Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrakSYS logo

TrakSYS

Manufacturing

Manufacturing execution and plant performance platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued; TrakSYS configuration is the implementation, so deployment is a project measured in months and needs a partner or trained staff
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, TrakSYS covers Real-time production tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stoll and TrakSYS actually diverge.

Attributes where Stoll and TrakSYS differ
AttributeStollTrakSYS
Starting price$300/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web, Self-hosted
CategoryFashionManufacturing
Founded1880Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 TrakSYS

  • Real-time production tracking
  • OEE and downtime analysis
  • Configurable workflows
  • Quality management
  • Equipment connectivity
  • Reporting

What people use each for

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

Stoll

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

TrakSYS

  • Plants whose processes do not fit a packaged MESnot Stoll
  • Attributing downtime to cause rather than reporting an aggregatenot Stoll
  • Regulated production needing enforced in-process quality checksnot 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

TrakSYS

  • Configuration is the implementation, so deployment is a project measured in months and needs a partner or trained staff
  • Quote-only pricing with no published rates
  • Flexibility means two TrakSYS installations can look nothing alike, which makes hiring for it harder
  • Considerable overkill for a small plant tracking output in a spreadsheet

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

TrakSYS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TrakSYS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose TrakSYS if

  • You need real-time production tracking.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want oee and downtime analysis.
TrakSYS review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or TrakSYS better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and TrakSYS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or TrakSYS?
Stoll starts at $300/month and TrakSYS at On request.
Does Stoll or TrakSYS run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. TrakSYS runs on Windows, Web, Self-hosted.
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 TrakSYS is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that TrakSYS cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. TrakSYS covers Real-time production tracking, OEE and downtime analysis, Configurable workflows, Quality management.

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.

Source
TrakSYS: What does TrakSYS cost?

Quoted per site and not published; implementation is normally a substantial part of the total.

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.

Source
TrakSYS: Is it a product or a platform?

A platform. Screens and workflows are configured for the plant, which is why it fits unusual processes and why deployment is a project.

TrakSYS: When is it the wrong choice?

When a packaged MES fits your process, or when the plant is small enough that the configuration effort outweighs the gain.

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