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Head-to-head · Retail Assortment Planning Software

Centric Planning & Pricing vs Increff Merchandising Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Centric Planning & Pricing #2 in Retail Assortment Planning Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site

Centric Planning & Pricing leads on 0 checks, Increff Merchandising Software on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCentric Planning & Pricing · 9.3/10

Centric Planning & Pricing scores higher on our rubric for retail assortment planning software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Centric Planning & Pricing is the better fit for omnichannel retailers planning assortments and pricing. Increff Merchandising Software is the better fit for retailers needing broad merchandising workflows.

  • Centric Planning & Pricing fits best

    Omnichannel retailers planning assortments and pricing

  • Increff Merchandising Software fits best

    Retailers needing broad merchandising workflows

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Side by side

Feature Centric Planning & Pricing 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Increff Merchandising Software 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #2 in Retail Assortment Planning Software #4 in Retail Assortment Planning Software
Best for Omnichannel retailers planning assortments and pricing Retailers needing broad merchandising workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 4 integrations 1,300+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Centric Planning & Pricing 6/6 · Increff Merchandising Software 6/6
Size & color planning ✓ ✓
Location planning ✓ ✓
Seasonal planning ✓ ✓
Scenario planning ✓ ✓
Open-to-buy planning ✓ ✓
Channel planning ✓ ✓
Specs
Planning horizon Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines assortment, pricing, inventory and financial planning
  • Supports localized assortments, clustering and omnichannel planning
  • Connects ERP, PIM, PLM and planning-system data
  • Covers assortment, buying, open-to-buy, allocation, replenishment, and markdowns
  • Plans by store cluster, channel, size, color, season, and demand signals
  • Integrates with major marketplaces, commerce platforms, and ERP systems
Cons
  • Contact-sales pricing makes upfront comparison harder
  • Web-only access may not fit teams needing native apps
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow planning teams
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a personalized demo
  • The listed platform is web-based rather than offering additional platform options
  • Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrowly focused retailers
Our verdict

Centric Planning & Pricing is a cloud-native retail planning platform for brands, retailers and manufacturers. It brings merchandise financial planning, omnichannel assortment planning, pricing, inventory optimization and lifecycle…

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Increff Merchandising Software is a cloud-based web platform for merchandising and planning teams at multi-store and omnichannel retailers. It supports fashion, footwear, beauty, consumer goods, and electronics brands, with planning across…

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  1. Centric Planning & PricingRetail Assortment Planning Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Increff Merchandising SoftwareRetail Assortment Planning Software 9.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Centric Planning & Pricing — where it wins

    • Combines assortment, pricing, inventory and financial planning
    • Supports localized assortments, clustering and omnichannel planning
    • Connects ERP, PIM, PLM and planning-system data

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes upfront comparison harder
    • Web-only access may not fit teams needing native apps
    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow planning teams
  • Increff Merchandising Software — where it wins

    • Covers assortment, buying, open-to-buy, allocation, replenishment, and markdowns
    • Plans by store cluster, channel, size, color, season, and demand signals
    • Integrates with major marketplaces, commerce platforms, and ERP systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a personalized demo
    • The listed platform is web-based rather than offering additional platform options
    • Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrowly focused retailers
  • Centric Planning & Pricing9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad web platform for localized, omnichannel assortment and pricing decisions.

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  • Increff Merchandising Software9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad web platform for connected assortment, planning, buying, and inventory workflows.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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