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Head-to-head · Retail Assortment Planning Software

Retalon Store Planning vs AssortSmart

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Retalon Store Planning #6 in Retail Assortment Planning Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Retalon
AssortSmart #7 in Retail Assortment Planning Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit AssortSmart

Retalon Store Planning leads on 1 check, AssortSmart on 0, and 5 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 scoreRetalon Store Planning · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresRetalon Store Planning · 6 of 6

Retalon Store Planning scores higher on our rubric for retail assortment planning software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Retalon Store Planning offers open-to-buy planning; AssortSmart doesn't.

Retalon Store Planning is the better fit for retailers needing AI-driven store planning. AssortSmart is the better fit for retailers focused on localized assortment depth.

  • Retalon Store Planning fits best

    Retailers needing AI-driven store planning

  • AssortSmart fits best

    Retailers focused on localized assortment depth

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Side by side

Feature Retalon Store Planning 8.8/10 Visit ↗ AssortSmart 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #6 in Retail Assortment Planning Software #7 in Retail Assortment Planning Software
Best for Retailers needing AI-driven store planning 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 — —
Compliance SOC 2 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Retalon Store Planning 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
  • AI-recommended assortments account for seasonality, demographics, and price elasticity
  • Combines store, channel, open-to-buy, allocation, and purchase-order planning
  • Supports ERP, OMS, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce, and homegrown integrations
  • 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 a sales conversation
  • Its broad planning scope may exceed simpler assortment needs
  • Designed for complex organizations rather than narrow planning workflows
  • 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

Retalon Store Planning helps retailers plan and optimize assortments across channels, store clusters, individual locations, and SKUs. Its AI recommendations and demand forecasting are designed for complex, medium-sized, and large retail…

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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…

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  1. Retalon Store PlanningRetail Assortment Planning Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. AssortSmartRetail Assortment Planning Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Retalon Store Planning — where it wins

    • AI-recommended assortments account for seasonality, demographics, and price elasticity
    • Combines store, channel, open-to-buy, allocation, and purchase-order planning
    • Supports ERP, OMS, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce, and homegrown integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Its broad planning scope may exceed simpler assortment needs
    • Designed for complex organizations rather than narrow planning workflows

  • 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
  • Retalon Store Planning8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad planning suite for retailers coordinating localized assortments across channels and stores.

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  • AssortSmart8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit AssortSmartFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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