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Stoll vs WFX Fashion

Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

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

WFX Fashion

Fashion

Complete ERP and PLM suite for fashion brands

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Stoll no pricing available; the flat knitting machine business has been discontinued; WFX Fashion sold as a set of separate modules, so PLM, Apparel ERP, Smart Factory MES, Cut Plan and Virtual Showroom are each their own purchase
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, WFX Fashion covers Product management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Stoll and WFX Fashion differ
AttributeStollWFX Fashion
Starting price$300/month$400/month
PlatformsWindowsWeb
Founded18802008

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 WFX Fashion

  • Product management
  • Inventory
  • Supply chain
  • Order management
  • Costing
  • Financial management
  • e-commerce
  • Payment gateways

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 WFX Fashion
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot WFX Fashion

WFX Fashion

  • Product lifecycle management for apparel and textilesnot Stoll
  • Apparel and textile ERP covering orders and productionnot Stoll
  • Fabric optimisation and cut planningnot Stoll
  • Shop floor execution through the Smart Factory modulenot Stoll
  • B2B wholesale selling through a virtual showroomnot 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

WFX Fashion

  • Sold as a set of separate modules, so PLM, Apparel ERP, Smart Factory MES, Cut Plan and Virtual Showroom are each their own purchase
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

WFX Fashion

$400/month
  • Essentials$400/month
    • Core modules
  • Standard$800/month
    • All modules
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom setup

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose WFX Fashion if

  • You need product management.
  • You also want inventory.
WFX Fashion review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or WFX Fashion better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and WFX Fashion at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or WFX Fashion?
Stoll starts at $300/month and WFX Fashion at $400/month.
Does Stoll or WFX Fashion run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. WFX Fashion runs on 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 WFX Fashion is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that WFX Fashion cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. WFX Fashion covers Product management, Inventory, Supply chain, Order 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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WFX Fashion: What solutions does WFX offer for fashion businesses?

WFX offers Fashion PLM, Virtual Showroom, Traceability Software for brands, and Apparel ERP, Textile ERP, and MES (Smart Factory) for manufacturers. Solutions can be used individually or integrated end-to-end.

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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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WFX Fashion: How many users does WFX support globally?

WFX serves 55,000+ users across 1,000+ fashion businesses in 50+ countries with 25+ years of industry experience.

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WFX Fashion: Does WFX integrate with NetSuite?

Yes. WFX is the only fashion PLM with a Built for NetSuite certified connector, enabling NetSuite users to integrate quickly and seamlessly.

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WFX Fashion: What design tools can WFX integrate with?

WFX integrates with design and development tools including Adobe Illustrator, Clo3D, and Browzwear for collaborative design workflows.

WFX Fashion: Does WFX provide quality assurance features?

Yes. WFX includes comprehensive quality assurance and control capabilities with real-time defect and rejection tracking, customizable QA systems, and multi-level quality checks.

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