Head-to-head · Retail Assortment Planning Software
Centric Planning & Pricing vs Increff Merchandising Software
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Increff Merchandising Software9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad web platform for connected assortment, planning, buying, and inventory workflows.
Visit IncreffFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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