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Akeneo PIM vs Pimcore
Both stand on product information management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Akeneo PIM combines catalog enrichment and distribution with data quality and approval tools. Its Community Edition is self-managed, while the listed Growth, Advanced, and Premium plans each include one activation channel.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Pimcore combines several data and experience management capabilities on a shared foundation, with both cloud and on-premises deployment options. Community Edition has no commercial support, while listed paid plans carry annual costs.
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| Akeneo PIM | Pimcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional: $9,900 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Maker | Akeneo PIM | Pimcore |
| Website | akeneo.com | pimcore.com |
| On product information management software | #1 of 84 | #2 of 84 |
Akeneo PIM: what it does well
- Supports variants, hierarchies, localization, and reference entities.
- Includes data quality monitoring and improvement recommendations.
- Provides role-based permissions, tasks, and approval workflows.
- Community Edition can be self-hosted and customized.
- Lists more than 250 apps in its App Store.
What to know first
- Listed plans each include only one activation channel.
- Community Edition requires users to install and host it themselves.
Pimcore: what it does well
- Combines PIM, MDM, DAM, DXP, and commerce.
- PIM includes data quality scoring and multichannel publishing.
- DAM includes rights management and approval workflows.
- PaaS lists AWS, GCP, and Azure options.
What to know first
- Community Edition has no commercial support.
- Professional costs $9,900 a year.
- Enterprise costs $29,900 a year.
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