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Backbone PLM
Product Lifecycle Management solution for fashion brands
As of 30 August 2026, Backbone PLM starts at $199/month. Backbone PLM is a comprehensive product lifecycle management system designed for fashion brands to manage product development from concept to production. Softwr lists it under Fashion. Backbone PLM is made by Backbone Systems, launched in 2010, available on Web.
Overview
What Backbone PLM does
Backbone PLM is a comprehensive product lifecycle management system designed for fashion brands to manage product development from concept to production. It streamlines workflows, improves collaboration, and ensures compliance across the entire product lifecycle.
What people use it for
- Fashion tech pack creation and management
- Apparel design and product development
- Accessory brand product lifecycle
- Outdoor gear collaboration and tracking
- Design agency project management
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- Minimum user count requirement of 1-10 for standard tier before enterprise pricing
- Enterprise pricing requires custom quote with no published rates
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Pricing
What Backbone PLM costs
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Backbone
$199 /mo
- For teams with 1-10 users
- Product and component libraries
- Tech packs
- Adobe Illustrator plugin
- Swatches and Pantone libraries
- Size spec management
Enterprise
On request
- Custom pricing for 10+ users
- Flexible contract options
- Dedicated support
- More users
Capabilities
Features
Product data management
Workflow management
Collaboration
Reporting
CAD systems
Integration with CAD systems
ERP
Integration with ERP
Email
Integration with Email
Encryption
Encryption security feature
User roles
User roles security feature
Cloud deployment
Supports cloud deployment
Web support
Available on web
English language support
Interface available in English
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Questions people ask
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How much does Backbone PLM cost for my team?
Backbone PLM costs $199 per user per month for teams with 1-10 users. For teams with 10+ users, custom pricing is available through their sales team.
SourceWhat is included in Backbone PLM pricing?
The base plan includes product and component libraries, tech pack management, Adobe Illustrator plugin, BOM creation, free onboarding and training, and access to customer success.
SourceDo I get training with Backbone PLM?
Yes, free onboarding and training is included in the pricing for all plans.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Backbone PLM
- Company
- Backbone Systems
- Based in
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
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