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Head-to-head · Retail Merchandise Management Software

Centric Planning & Pricing vs RetailNorthstar

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Centric Planning & Pricing #6 in Retail Merchandise Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Centric
RetailNorthstar #7 in Retail Merchandise Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Try RetailNorthstar

Centric Planning & Pricing leads on 0 checks, RetailNorthstar 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 · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresRetailNorthstar · 6 of 6

Centric Planning & Pricing scores higher on our rubric for retail merchandise management software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Centric Planning & Pricing is the better fit for fashion and omnichannel assortment teams. RetailNorthstar is the better fit for apparel retailers planning detailed assortments.

  • Centric Planning & Pricing fits best

    Fashion and omnichannel assortment teams

  • RetailNorthstar fits best

    Apparel retailers planning detailed assortments

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Side by side

Feature Centric Planning & Pricing 8.8/10 Visit ↗ RetailNorthstar 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Retail Merchandise Management Software #7 in Retail Merchandise Management Software
Best for Fashion and omnichannel assortment teams Apparel retailers planning detailed assortments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Centric Planning & Pricing 0/6 · RetailNorthstar 6/6
Merchandise planning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Assortment planning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Allocation management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Replenishment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Pricing and markdowns Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Product hierarchy Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Store count limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers financial, assortment, seasonal, lifecycle and scenario planning
  • Supports localized assortments, open-to-buy and margin alignment
  • Synchronizes data with ERP, PIM, PLM and planning systems
  • Plans assortments across style, color, size, and fabric
  • Connects DTC, wholesale, and store-door allocation
  • Adds AI recommendations, replenishment, and scenario modeling
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Web is the listed platform
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow retail teams
  • Pricing requires a custom quote based on brand size and complexity
  • Guided onboarding and data migration add implementation work
  • SOC 2 Type II certification is not yet complete
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 and inventory decisions into one system, with…

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RetailNorthstar is a cloud merchandise-planning platform for emerging and mid-market apparel and merchandise brands. It brings open-to-buy budgeting, assortment planning, buy planning, allocation, product data, and execution workflows into…

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  1. Centric Planning & PricingRetail Merchandise Management Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. RetailNorthstarRetail Merchandise Management Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Centric Planning & Pricing — where it wins

    • Covers financial, assortment, seasonal, lifecycle and scenario planning
    • Supports localized assortments, open-to-buy and margin alignment
    • Synchronizes data with ERP, PIM, PLM and planning systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • Web is the listed platform
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow retail teams

  • RetailNorthstar — where it wins

    • Plans assortments across style, color, size, and fabric
    • Connects DTC, wholesale, and store-door allocation
    • Adds AI recommendations, replenishment, and scenario modeling

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a custom quote based on brand size and complexity
    • Guided onboarding and data migration add implementation work
    • SOC 2 Type II certification is not yet complete
  • Centric Planning & Pricing8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad planning suite for fashion and omnichannel teams managing assortments, pricing and inventory.

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  • RetailNorthstar8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad planning suite for apparel teams managing complex, multi-channel assortments.

    Try RetailNorthstarFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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