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Stoll vs Wave PLM

Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wave PLM logo

Wave PLM

Fashion

Agile PLM solution for fashion and apparel

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued; Wave PLM starter plan requires a minimum of 10 users at $120 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional plan requires a minimum of 50 users at $100 per user per month billed annually
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, Wave PLM covers Agile workflows.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Stoll and Wave PLM differ
AttributeStollWave PLM
Starting price$300/month$250/month
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, Web
Founded18802016

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 Stoll

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

Only in Wave PLM

  • Agile workflows
  • Product management
  • Team collaboration
  • Real-time visibility
  • Task management
  • Document control
  • Jira
  • Slack

Both cover

  • User authentication
  • Windows support
  • English language support
  • German 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 Wave PLM
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot Wave PLM

Wave PLM

  • Agile 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

Wave PLM

  • Starter plan requires a minimum of 10 users at $120 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional plan requires a minimum of 50 users at $100 per user per month billed annually
  • The Wave AI add-on is priced separately from the base plan, starting at $25 per user per month billed annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

Wave PLM

$250/month
  • Starter$250/month
    • Core PLM
    • Basic features
  • Growth$600/month
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full suite

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose Wave PLM if

  • You need agile workflows.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want product management.
Wave PLM review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or Wave PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and Wave PLM at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or Wave PLM?
Stoll starts at $300/month and Wave PLM at $250/month.
Does Stoll or Wave PLM run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. Wave PLM 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 Wave PLM is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that Wave PLM cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. Wave PLM covers Agile workflows, Product management, Team collaboration, Real-time visibility. Both handle User authentication, Windows support, English language support, German 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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Wave PLM: How does Wave PLM pricing scale with team size?

Starter costs $120 per user per month for 10-49 users. Professional costs $100 per user per month for 50-199 users. Enterprise pricing is custom for 200+ users. All plans are billed annually.

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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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Wave PLM: What is the cost to add AI capabilities to Wave PLM?

Wave AI add-on costs starting at $25 per user per month and includes AI assistant, similarity search, product recommendations, natural language search, and AI-generated descriptions.

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Wave PLM: What vendor collaboration features are included at each Wave PLM tier?

Starter includes 10 vendor companies, Professional includes 50, and Enterprise offers unlimited vendor companies with customizable configurations.

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Wave PLM: Does Wave PLM offer a trial period?

No trial period is mentioned; Wave PLM offers demo versions available upon request and can be deployed to cloud environments within 24 hours.

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