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InStyle Apparel Software vs. PayPal Payments Pro

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PayPal Payments Pro starts at $0 per seat, versus InStyle Apparel Software at $199.

Full comparison

InStyle Apparel Softwarefrom $199 per month
PayPal Payments Profrom $0 per month
Audyense Score25AS*Low29AS*Low
PositioningInStyle Apparel Software is a cloud-based, apparel-specific ERP and PLM solution.PayPal Payments Pro is a payment processing solution built on PayPal’s technology that enables online merchants and businesses to accept credit card payments online as well a
Free tierNoYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Starting plan$199
  • Plan 2$899
  • Plan 3$1,399
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Season and Product Line Planning: Create and manage multiple seasonal plans and product hierarchies so users can plan collections, set inventory targets, and track performance throughout the season.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Design Management: Enable product designers and development teams to collaborate with a central hub that stores design data, bill of materials (BOM), artwork, and samples.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Standards and Digital Assets: Maintain reusable component standards and digital assets (sketches, graphics) across seasons to improve consistency and reduce manual rework.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Wholesale Order Management: Configure and manage complex retail orders with bulk order entry, using size and color grids, and customer-specific pricing lists.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Retail Order Fulfillment: Supports allocating inventory and demand by store, distribution center, or specific customer requirements, ensuring committed inventory is not resold.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Account Management: Manage accounts with specific custom pricing, monitor customer credit, and track accounts receivable to maintain customer agreements and positive cash flow.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Customer Portals: Provide customers with secure access to orders, shipments, invoices, and account details.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Inventory Management: Track inventory by SKU, size, color, and location across multiple warehouses. Inventory teams can view allocated stock to make better fulfillment decisions.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Warehouse Execution: Manage warehouse activities like receiving, put-away, picking and packing, and cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Apparel Packaging and Cartonization: Supports apparel-specific packing workflows like cartonization, mixed assortments, and kitting.YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Accept PayPal paymentsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Accept VisaYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Mastercard and American ExpressYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Virtual TerminalYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Accept payments in 25 currencies from 202 countriesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Payment GatewayYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Options to simplify PCI compliance.YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified
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Integrations
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Inventory & order management tools built for apparel
  • Integrates with leading eCommerce and accounting platforms
  • ERP designed specifically for apparel industry
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Accept PayPal payments
  • Documented capability: Accept Visa
  • Documented capability: Mastercard and American Express
  • Documented capability: Virtual Terminal
Cons
  • No point-of-sale application
  • EDI integration required 3rd party
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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