Bluestone PIM: The best alternative to Akeneo

Should You Upgrade to Akeneo Enterprise or Switch to Bluestone PIM?

If you’re using Akeneo Community Edition, you’re likely facing a big decision: upgrade to Akeneo Enterprise—requiring a costly shift to a legacy platform—or switch to Bluestone PIM, a modern, MACH-certified solution built for growth, automation, and composability.

 

This page compares Akeneo Enterprise and Bluestone PIM, offering a clear overview of features to help Heads of Digital, e-commerce managers, and product teams choose the right platform.

Compare Akeneo and Bluestone PIM side-by-side. See which PIM solution provides enterprise-grade quality and customization.

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Bluestone PIM: The Smarter Alternative to Akeneo Enterprise

Composable Architecture Designed to Scale

Bluestone PIM grows effortlessly with your business. Whether you're expanding product lines, launching new regions, or introducing additional sales channels, Bluestone’s MACH-certified, composable architecture ensures consistent high performance without restrictions.

 

Unlike Akeneo Enterprise, which is built on a legacy platform with scalability limits, Bluestone’s composable foundation ensures future-ready growth across regions and channels.

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Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.

Bluestone PIM provides straightforward, transparent pricing without surprises. Our SaaS subscription includes unlimited users, automatic upgrades, and no hidden fees, empowering you to confidently budget for growth.

Unlike Akeneo Enterprise’s complicated licensing tiers and additional costs, Bluestone ensures clarity and predictable expenses, allowing you to invest resources into enhancing product experiences and accelerating growth.

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Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees

Bluestone PIM provides straightforward, transparent pricing without surprises. Our SaaS subscription includes unlimited users, automatic upgrades, and no hidden fees, empowering you to confidently budget for growth.

Unlike Akeneo Enterprise’s complicated licensing tiers and additional costs, Bluestone ensures clarity and predictable expenses, allowing you to invest resources into enhancing product experiences and accelerating growth.

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.

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Akeneo Enterprise vs Bluestone PIM:

Feature-by-Feature

Explore the detailed comparison below to understand exactly why Bluestone PIM is the superior choice for enterprises seeking modern, composable, and AI-driven solutions.

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

ADVANTAGE HIGHLIGHT: More competitively prices for similar capabilities

  • 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.
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Advanced system cutomization

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ISSUE HIGHLIGHT: Limited customization

  • If your organization is looking for advanced, enterprise-grade customization capabilities that leverage bespoke microservices to meet precise requirements, Akeneo PIM may not be the ideal PIM solution. It's important to remember that as your digital commerce expands, so may your need for advanced customization capabilities. Even if you are not currently looking for such capabilities, you should consider a solution that can meet your future unique needs and evolving technology requirements.

Bluestone PIM

ADVANTAGE HIGHLIGHT: Embed your own microservices  

  • 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.
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Get a Free Proof-of-Concept

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ISSUE HIGHLIGHT: Potential costs of a POC

  • 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.

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ADVANTAGE HIGHLIGHT: Get a free POC, even in the early stages of your research

  • 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.
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See how Bluestone PIM compares to Akeneo and other leading PIMs

The latest Gartner® Market Guide for PIM provides a clear, unbiased overview of top PIM platforms. Discover how Bluestone PIM stands out against Akeneo and why it best supports your long-term growth.

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Customer Success Stories

See how industry leaders like Saint-Gobain Distribution Norway and Stadium
have achieved exceptional results with Bluestone PIM.

" Bluestone PIM was a pioneer in integrating GenAI capabilities into its offerings and continues to be at the forefront of innovation. "

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Gartner 2025 PIM Report

" Isola selected Bluestone PIM for its flexibility, rich features, and on-demand app expansion. "

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Christine Øvrum Halvorsen

Web Editor at Isola

" Bluestone PIM provides faster product flow, better quality, seamless integrations, and improved collaboration. "

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Thomas Fehn

Chief Digital Information Officer at St. Gobain Distribution Norway

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Viktor Lövgren - IT Project Manager at Starboard

Get a demo of Bluestone PIM

Get a demo of Bluestone PIM

See for yourself how Bluestone PIM can help you sell better and faster with a personalized product demo.

See for yourself how Bluestone PIM can help you sell better and faster with a personalized product demo.

Select a day and time to:

•  Discuss your product information management needs in a live Q&A session
•  Receive a personal consultation and product content tips
•  Get a highlight tour of product enrichment processes.