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Stoll vs WGSN

Stoll logo

Stoll

Fashion

Knit design and knitting machine solutions

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WGSN logo

WGSN

Fashion

The world's leading trend forecasting 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; WGSN pricing not disclosed; requires direct sales consultation and demo
  • They diverge on capability: Stoll covers Knit design, WGSN covers Trend forecasting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stoll and WGSN actually diverge.

Attributes where Stoll and WGSN differ
AttributeStollWGSN
Starting price$300/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindowsWeb
Founded18801998

Identical on both: 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
  • User authentication

Only in WGSN

  • Trend forecasting
  • Consumer insights
  • Color direction
  • Material trends
  • Runway analysis
  • Street style
  • CAD/Print downloads
  • City guides

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 WGSN
  • Knitting machine spare parts and servicenot WGSN

WGSN

  • Trend forecasting and predictive analytics across fashion, beauty, food, and consumer technot Stoll
  • Inventory optimization and assortment planningnot Stoll
  • Competitive intelligence through city-by-city analysis and catwalk trackingnot Stoll
  • Consumer insight generation with AI and data integrationnot 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

WGSN

  • Pricing not disclosed; requires direct sales consultation and demo
  • Enterprise-only model; no published tier structure or self-service pricing
  • Professional expertise required to interpret trends and implement strategies

Pricing, plan by plan

Stoll

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

WGSN

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the WGSN review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Stoll if

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

Choose WGSN if

  • You need trend forecasting.
  • You also want consumer insights.
WGSN review

Questions people ask

Is Stoll or WGSN better?
Neither clearly leads. Stoll starts at $300/month and WGSN at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stoll or WGSN?
Stoll starts at $300/month and WGSN at On request.
Does Stoll or WGSN run on more platforms?
Stoll runs on Windows. WGSN 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 WGSN is typically brought in for.
What can Stoll do that WGSN cannot?
Stoll covers Knit design, Pattern creation, Machine programming, Stitch simulation. WGSN covers Trend forecasting, Consumer insights, Color direction, Material trends. 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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WGSN: How does WGSN pricing work?

WGSN does not publish pricing information on their website. Organizations must contact WGSN directly at [email protected] or request a demo to discuss pricing and availability for their needs.

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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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WGSN: Can I request a WGSN demo to learn about pricing options?

Yes, WGSN offers demo requests through their website at /en/demo, or you can contact their team via email at [email protected] to schedule a personalized demo.

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