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Head-to-head · Apparel Management

AIMS360 vs Exenta

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score AIMS360 #3 in Apparel Management 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit AIMS360
Exenta #7 in Apparel Management 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Aptean

AIMS360 leads on 4 checks, Exenta on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAIMS360 · 7.8/10
  • Most featuresAIMS360 · 4 of 4

AIMS360 scores higher on our rubric for apparel management: 7.8 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

AIMS360 offers size/color matrix; Exenta doesn't publish it. AIMS360 offers product lifecycle tools; Exenta doesn't publish it. AIMS360 offers production planning; Exenta doesn't publish it. AIMS360 offers edi support; Exenta doesn't publish it.

AIMS360 is the better fit for apparel brands needing end-to-end ERP. Exenta is the better fit for mid-market apparel manufacturing and supply chain.

  • AIMS360 fits best

    Apparel brands needing end-to-end ERP

  • Exenta fits best

    Mid-market apparel manufacturing and supply chain

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Side by side

Feature AIMS360 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Exenta 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 6.8
Ranking #3 in Apparel Management #7 in Apparel Management
Best for Apparel brands needing end-to-end ERP Mid-market apparel manufacturing and supply chain
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Integrations 80+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AIMS360 4/4 · Exenta 0/4
Size/color matrix ✓ (best) Not published
Product lifecycle tools ✓ (best) Not published
Production planning ✓ (best) Not published
EDI support ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Deployment Cloud Not published
Mobile platforms Both Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks style, color and size inventory, including pre-packs and assortments.
  • Connects product development, costing, production and warehouse workflows.
  • Supports wholesale, DTC and retail orders with retailer EDI workflows.
  • Covers inventory, warehousing, forecasting, MRP and shop-floor control.
  • Combines financial management, EDI and vendor portal capabilities.
  • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment for mid-market and enterprise teams.
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based, with no published amounts or billing periods.
  • Bronze, Silver and Gold share the same platform features.
  • Plan selection depends on user count, with add-ons scoped to each customer.
  • Budgeting starts with a contact-sales pricing process.
  • The listed support channel is documentation, alongside a 24/7 support designation.
  • Organizations seeking a narrowly focused tool may find its ERP scope broader than needed.
Our verdict

Apparel operations span product development, manufacturing, inventory and sales channels; AIMS360 brings those workflows into a cloud ERP for brands and manufacturers. It covers style, color and size matrices, pre-packs, lifecycle…

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Exenta is an industry-specific enterprise resource planning system for apparel, footwear, accessories and other fashion businesses. Aptean positions it for mid-sized and larger brands, wholesalers and manufacturers that need connected…

Read the review →
  1. AIMS360Apparel Management 7.8Pricing on request
  2. ExentaApparel Management 6.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AIMS360 — where it wins

    • Tracks style, color and size inventory, including pre-packs and assortments.
    • Connects product development, costing, production and warehouse workflows.
    • Supports wholesale, DTC and retail orders with retailer EDI workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based, with no published amounts or billing periods.
    • Bronze, Silver and Gold share the same platform features.
    • Plan selection depends on user count, with add-ons scoped to each customer.

  • Exenta — where it wins

    • Covers inventory, warehousing, forecasting, MRP and shop-floor control.
    • Combines financial management, EDI and vendor portal capabilities.
    • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment for mid-market and enterprise teams.

    Where it doesn't

    • Budgeting starts with a contact-sales pricing process.
    • The listed support channel is documentation, alongside a 24/7 support designation.
    • Organizations seeking a narrowly focused tool may find its ERP scope broader than needed.
  • AIMS3607.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud ERP for apparel brands coordinating product development, production and sales channels.

    Visit AIMS360Full verdict →
  • Exenta6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Apparel-focused ERP spanning planning, production, finance and supply-chain operations.

    Visit ApteanFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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