Logility Merchandise Planning vs RetailNorthstar

Logility Merchandise Planning8.9Visit RetailNorthstar8.7Visit

Higher score Logility Merchandise Planning #5 in Retail Merchandise Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Contact Logility

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RetailNorthstar #7 in Retail Merchandise Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Try RetailNorthstar

• Logility Merchandise Planning fits best

  Retail chains focused on planning and optimization

• RetailNorthstar fits best

  Apparel retailers planning detailed assortments

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Side by side

Feature	Logility Merchandise Planning 8.9/10 Visit ↗	RetailNorthstar 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Retail Merchandise Management Software	#7 in Retail Merchandise Management Software
Best for	Retail chains focused on planning and optimization	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, 2FA	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Logility Merchandise Planning 6/6 · RetailNorthstar 6/6
Merchandise planning	✓	✓
Assortment planning	✓	✓
Allocation management	✓	✓
Replenishment	✓	✓
Pricing and markdowns	✓	✓
Product hierarchy	✓	✓
Specs
Store count limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers open-to-buy, margin, assortment, allocation, and replenishment planning Supports chain-, store-, channel-, and product-hierarchy planning Adds AI, machine learning, scenarios, and simulations for planning decisions	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 Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused retailers Advanced planning depends on connected data platforms and services	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	Logility Merchandise Planning is a cloud-based retail merchandise management solution for retail brand owners coordinating financial and unit plans across organizations, channels, chains, and individual stores. It is designed for retailers… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Logility Merchandise Planning — where it wins

  • Covers open-to-buy, margin, assortment, allocation, and replenishment planning
  • Supports chain-, store-, channel-, and product-hierarchy planning
  • Adds AI, machine learning, scenarios, and simulations for planning decisions

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused retailers
  • Advanced planning depends on connected data platforms and services

• 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

• Logility Merchandise Planning8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad planning suite for retailers coordinating assortments, inventory, and replenishment.

  Contact LogilityFull verdict →
• RetailNorthstar8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Try RetailNorthstarFull verdict →