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Overview
Kobo gives fashion brands one connected platform for the entire product lifecycle from design through delivery. It centralizes development, sampling, and supplier coordination while maintaining live data across teams. Although setup for complex workflows requires planning, its integrated tools and version control deliver clear efficiency gains.
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Starting Price
$140
per user per month
Kobo Specifications
- Procurement Management
- Inventory Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
What Is Kobo?
Kobo is a cloud-based fashion Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform that supports the complete product journey in one workspace. It offers style development with automated tech packs, bills of materials with cost calculation, and sample tracking with feedback loops. Teams can gain organized asset libraries and version control that reduce errors from scattered files. These capabilities help businesses maintain accuracy, speed up collaboration, and bring products to market with better visibility into every stage.
How Much Does Kobo Cost?
Kobo pricing starts at $140/user/month for the Studio Lite plan, which includes style development and shipment tracking, with higher tiers and add-on modules available depending on features and business needs.
- Brand Studio Pro: $210/user/month
- Agency Lite: $140/user/month
- Agency Pro: $210/user/month
In addition to Kobo pricing, following additional estimated costs may apply:
- Additional Users: $140–$210/user/month depending on plan
- Ops And Supply (Add-on): $90/user/month for supply chain and production features
- Sell And Deliver (Add-on): $160/user/month for wholesale and order management
- Integrations (e.g., Shopify, Adobe): $0–$50+/month depending on setup complexity
- AI Credits Expansion: $10–$100+/month if usage exceeds included limits
- Implementation/Onboarding: $500–$5,000 (one-time, estimated)
Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.
Kobo Integrations
The software supports integration with multiple systems and platforms, such as:
Who Is Kobo For?
Kobo software is ideal for a wide range of brands across the fashion industry, including:
- Swimwear and resort
- Sports and lifestyle
- Kids wear
- Home textile
- Accessories
Is Kobo Software Right For You?
Looking for a connected platform that brings design, sampling, production, and sales together? Kobo eliminates scattered files and manual updates across tools while solving version control and supplier coordination problems. It implements data security measures, including encryption and industry standard compliance, and operates as a cloud solution for growing teams. The platform supports end-to-end visibility for fashion brands looking to move beyond spreadsheets.
Still not sure if Kobo is right for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070, who will help you make the best decision.
Kobo Features
Automated Tech Pack Generation
The software builds and updates tech packs directly from live product data and specifications. Changes in design or materials reflect immediately in shared documents. Teams export professional packs without manual reformatting. Kobo keeps partners aligned with current details and cuts errors that occur with outdated files.
Bill Of Materials (BOMs) Management
Kobo defines BOMs using fabric and trim libraries while calculating costs automatically. Component tracking stays consistent across styles and collections. Administrators can update details that flow through to reports. The platform delivers accurate costing information that supports better margin decisions.
Centralized Design Assets
Kobo brings sketches, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Points of Measure (POMs), and comments into organized libraries that stay accessible to all team members. Users can maintain a single source of truth as files update in real time. The platform reduces time lost searching for latest versions. This approach improves accuracy across collections and supports smoother handoffs between design and production teams.
Sample Tracking And Monitoring
This functionality tracks sample requests through approvals with full visibility into feedback and revisions. Users follow progress and delivery status inside the platform. The platform logs all comments and changes in one place. This visibility helps teams meet deadlines and resolve issues faster during development.
Pros And Cons of Kobo
Pros
Centralized libraries reduce design file confusion
Live tech packs maintain current specifications
Automated cost calculations support accurate margins
Cons
Advanced planning needs initial data population
Multi-location inventory setup involves configuration time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kobo offer an API?
Yes, Kobo offers API access for custom integrations and data synchronization.
What language does Kobo support?
Kobo primarily supports English language.
What types of pricing plans does Kobo offer?
Kobo price starts at $140/user/month for Studio Lite and Agency Lite, with Studio Pro and Agency Pro at $210/user/month, plus add-ons based on needs. Request a tailored Kobo cost quote today.
What other apps does Kobo integrate with?
Kobo integrates with Shopify, Dropbox, Xero, Zapier, and more.
What level of support does Kobo offer?
Kobo provides support through phone, chat, email, and online resources, such as blogs and an academy.
Does Kobo have a mobile app?
Yes, it offers mobile access for iOS users.
Who are the typical users of Kobo software?
Typical users who benefit from Kobo features include fashion brands, apparel teams, and lifestyle product developers.