Increff Merchandising Software vs AssortSmart

Increff Merchandising Software9.1Visit AssortSmart8.5Visit

Higher score Increff Merchandising Software #4 in Retail Assortment Planning Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Increff

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AssortSmart #7 in Retail Assortment Planning Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit AssortSmart

• Increff Merchandising Software fits best

  Retailers needing broad merchandising workflows

• AssortSmart fits best

  Retailers focused on localized assortment depth

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Side by side

Feature	Increff Merchandising Software 9.1/10 Visit ↗	AssortSmart 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Retail Assortment Planning Software	#7 in Retail Assortment Planning Software
Best for	Retailers needing broad merchandising workflows	Retailers focused on localized assortment depth
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Increff Merchandising Software 6/6 · AssortSmart 4/6
Size & color planning	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Location planning	✓	✓
Seasonal planning	✓	✓
Scenario planning	✓	✓
Open-to-buy planning	✓ (best)	—
Channel planning	✓	✓
Specs
Planning horizon	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Localized planning by store group, region, and channel Breadth, depth, option-count, gap, and carry-forward analysis AI-assisted scenarios linked to buy recommendations and guardrails
Cons	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	No open-to-buy planning specification Pricing is handled through contact-sales calls to action Its depth is centered on assortment planning rather than broader retail operations
Our verdict	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 →	AssortSmart is retail assortment planning software from Impact Analytics for merchandising teams managing multiple stores, regions, or channels. It supports localized range decisions using demand, sales, inventory, product, and financial… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• AssortSmart — where it wins

  • Localized planning by store group, region, and channel
  • Breadth, depth, option-count, gap, and carry-forward analysis
  • AI-assisted scenarios linked to buy recommendations and guardrails

  Where it doesn't

  • No open-to-buy planning specification
  • Pricing is handled through contact-sales calls to action
  • Its depth is centered on assortment planning rather than broader retail operations

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

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

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• AssortSmart8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused planning system for localized ranges, scenarios, and buy recommendations.

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