Comparison 2025
Kōbō PLM vs Techpacker
Choosing between kōbō PLM and Techpacker for your fashion brand? You're not alone. Both platforms help fashion designers create tech packs, but they serve very different needs.
The short answer: Techpacker excels at tech pack creation, while kōbō PLM offers a complete product lifecycle management solution that covers everything from initial design through production, sourcing, inventory, and sales.
In this comprehensive comparison, we'll help you decide which platform is right for your brand's stage and needs.
At a Glance: Kōbō PLM vs Techpacker
| Feature | kōbō PLM | Techpacker |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Complete PLM platform | Tech pack creation |
| Tech Pack Creation | Full featured | Core strength |
| BOM Management | Automated & linked | Basic |
| Supplier Collaboration | Built-in messaging & approval workflows | Email-based |
| Sample Tracking | Full lifecycle tracking | Limited |
| Production Management | PO generation & tracking | Not included |
| Inventory Management | Components & finished goods | Not included |
| Sales Order Management | Full workflow | Not included |
| Materials Library | Centralized with supplier data | Basic library |
| Costing & Pricing | Automated calculations | Manual entry |
| Project Management | Tasks, timelines, milestones | Basic |
| Integrations | Shopify, Xero, Google Drive | — |
Ready to Make the Switch?
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See why brands are moving from Techpacker to kōbō PLM for complete product lifecycle management.
What you'll get:
- Full access to all kōbō PLM features
- Personalized onboarding session
- Migration support from our team
- No credit card required