Head-to-head · Product Lifecycle Management Software
Centric PLM vs Kingdee Cloud PLM
Centric PLM leads on 0 checks, Kingdee Cloud PLM on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Most featuresCentric PLM · 6 of 6
Centric PLM and Kingdee Cloud PLM score identically on our rubric (8.7 out of 10) for product lifecycle management software; Centric PLM sits at #9 and Kingdee Cloud PLM at #10 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
On deployment, Kingdee Cloud PLM gives you Hybrid where Centric PLM offers Cloud.
Centric PLM is the better fit for apparel and consumer-product organizations. Kingdee Cloud PLM is the better fit for R&D teams in integrated ERP environments.
- Centric PLM fits best
Apparel and consumer-product organizations
- Kingdee Cloud PLM fits best
R&D teams in integrated ERP environments
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Side by side
| Feature | Centric PLM 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Kingdee Cloud PLM 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #9 in Product Lifecycle Management Software | #10 in Product Lifecycle Management Software |
| Best for | Apparel and consumer-product organizations | R&D teams in integrated ERP environments |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows |
| Support | Tickets | Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Centric PLM 6/6 · Kingdee Cloud PLM 5/6 | ||
| Requirements management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change management | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOM management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Centric PLM is cloud-based product lifecycle management software for brands, retailers, manufacturers and other consumer-goods companies. It centralizes product data across concept, design, sourcing, quality, compliance, commercialization… Read the review → |
Kingdee Cloud PLM is a product lifecycle management platform for manufacturing and R&D organizations. It brings requirements and demand management, product roadmaps, R&D projects, material and BOM management, technical reviews, engineering… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Centric PLM — where it wins
- Covers costing, BOMs, requirements, changes, quality, compliance and sustainability
- Connects with ERP, DAM, PIM, CAD, 3D tools, Adobe Illustrator and Slack
- Supports web, iOS and Android access with REST API integration
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with sales
- Some feature modules may be purchased separately
- Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams
Kingdee Cloud PLM — where it wins
- Covers requirements, roadmaps, projects, BOMs, reviews, and changes
- Connects with ERP, MES, CAD, EDA, and major design tools
- Supports lifecycle-controlled documents, product data, and workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires vendor consultation rather than self-service purchase
- Its enterprise scope may exceed the needs of smaller teams
- Hybrid deployment can require coordination across cloud and local file servers
- Centric PLM8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud PLM fit for consumer-product teams with complex product data and workflows.
Visit Centric PLMFull verdict → - Kingdee Cloud PLM8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad PLM suite for R&D teams working across ERP, MES, CAD, and EDA systems.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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