Upgrade Akeneo or Switch to Bluestone PIM? (2025 Guide)

AI-Driven Product Information Management

Bluestone PIM’s built-in AI simplifies how you manage large volumes of rich, complex product data. From multilingual content to regional compliance, Bluestone automates key tasks like enrichment, classification, and attribute suggestions.

While Akeneo Enterprise offers limited AI capabilities, Bluestone provides advanced tools—like predictive analytics, intelligent product search, and automated content generation—designed to scale with complexity and accelerate time-to-market.

FEATURES	Akeneo Enterprise
Architecture	Older-generation SaaS, limited composability	Modern & mature MACH-certified, fully composable
Integration Capabilities	Basic connectors, limited real-time	700+ API endpoints, real-time integrations
Data Modeling	Limited flexibility	Flexible, adaptable
AI & Automation	Limited, periodic automation	Advanced AI, real-time automation
User Experience	Minimal customisation	Highly customisable, intuitive UI
Cost Structure	High fees, hidden costs	Transparent, no hidden fees
Scalability	Moderate, expensive at scale	Effortless scalability & fast performance
Vendor Lock-in	High lock-in with limited integration	Zero lock-in, future-proof

Bluestone PIM stands out for its competitive pricing without compromising on service quality. Thanks to its maturity as the first MACH-certified PIM, the platform benefits from the modern MACH architecture. This know-how enables highly efficient maintenance and software development.
Bluestone PIM offers highly customizable plans and contracts tailored to your needs to ensure you get exactly what your business needs at the optimal cost. You don't have to choose a software edition with a limited set of PIM features defined by a vendor, not you. With Bluestone PIM, you always have access to enterprise-grade features such as advanced access management, data validation with Product Completeness Score, or version history monitoring.
Similar to Akeneo, Bluestone PIM gives you the option of using a marketplace with pre-built applications and integrations tailored to a variety of specific needs. This allows your company to effortlessly and cost-effectively expand its PIM capabilities as needed. For example, with the ChatGTP integration, you can leverage the latest AI technology to create product descriptions.

The advanced customization and seamless integration of bespoke microservices in Bluestone PIM, accessible through the user interface, provide a sophisticated enterprise-grade solution that is ideal for organizations looking to leverage the highest levels of customization and capabilities and meet unique operational requirements.
By embedding their own microservices directly into the PIM interface, enterprises can take full advantage of their data management capabilities. This is not just a feature, but a strategic advantage that provides the flexibility and scalability essential in today's dynamic technology landscape.

If your goal is to put Akeneo to the test with your product in a hands-on environment, it's worth noting that Akeneo itself does not provide a POC for their SaaS PIM. While you do have the option to obtain a POC for their SaaS edition through a partner service, this may come with associated costs. This could potentially pose a drawback, especially if you want to try different PIM solutions and are not yet prepared to engage with a system integration company.
Nevertheless, it's crucial not to underestimate the importance of this step. Both your time and your product data are of great value and should not be left to chance. If you make a hasty decision when selecting a PIM solution, there may be lasting consequences, such as technical challenges or slower time to market. Having the opportunity to see the system in action with your product will allow you to more accurately evaluate PIM 's features, let your team experience the user interface, and decide if the system is worth the price.

At Bluestone PIM, we strongly believe in the capabilities of our solution and have streamlined our process to offer you a free POC, even in the initial stages of your research. By using your own product data, you can get hands-on with the system's features and ensure that it is perfectly suited to your business needs. That way, you can make an informed, cost-effective decision when considering a purchase.

Begin your exploration today by requesting a personalized demo or a Proof-of-Concept. No obligations or conditions attached.