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      Bluestone PIM vs. inriver

      Looking for a more flexible, modern PIM alternative to inriver?

      Bluestone PIM is purpose-built to give your team the control, scalability, and flexibility your current tech stack might be missing. With a composable architecture, seamless integrations, and transparent pricing, it's everything you need to manage your product experience without compromise.

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      CUSTOMERS WHO SWITCHED TO BLUESTONE PIM
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      Why leading brands are switching to Bluestone PIM

      Built to Scale Without Limits

      Bluestone PIM is built for growth. Whether you're expanding your product range, entering new markets, or adding sales channels, the platform scales with you—without performance slowdowns or architectural limits.

      While inriver imposes access tiers and API constraints, Bluestone’s cloud-native, composable architecture gives you the freedom to scale at your own pace and complexity.

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      Transparent Pricing. No Lock-Ins. No Surprises

      Bluestone PIM offers simple, transparent pricing with no hidden costs or forced add-ons. Customer confidence is important to us. That's why we make it clear from the start what’s included in your plan, and we stand by what we promise.

      You get access to powerful tools—including AI capabilities—without the complexity of bundles or multi-tiered plans. This lets you focus your budget on delivering better product experiences and long-term growth, not navigating pricing structures.

      Purpose-Built for Complexity. Powered by AI

      Bluestone PIM is designed for businesses that manage complex product data, regional requirements, and content-rich experiences. Its composable architecture supports flexible data modeling and integrates seamlessly with AI to automate tasks that slow teams down.

      Where inriver struggles with rigid structures and limited AI support, Bluestone adapts to your business logic—so you can move and scale faster.

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      Why switch from inriver to Bluestone PIM?

      Discover how you can gain more agility, cut complexity, and get the AI-ready platform inriver users are missing.

      FEATURES inriver
      Pricing Model Complex channel-based pricing Transparent, no channel fees
      Cloud-Native Architecture Originated as on-premise Born in the cloud
      Ease of Scaling Operations Challenges with handling high SKU counts and traffic Auto scaling for high SKU counts and peak traffic
      Focus on PIM Focus split with syndication & DSA 100% PIM-focused, best-of-breed solution
      Additional Bundled Features Bundled with forced features like syndication Best-of-breed PIM with optional modules
      AI Offerings Limited to token based AI bundles Agnostic AI approach, open to customer’s chosen AI service
      Transparency in Costs Complexity in costs and surprise fees Clear costs, no hidden fees & transparent expansion options
      Scalability Limited scalability, API restrictions Unlimited scalability, cloud-native
      Flexibility in API Usage Restricted APIs, extra fees Unlimited APIs
      API Endpoints Available Limited availability 700+ documented API endpoints
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      See how Bluestone PIM stacks up against inriver & top PIMs

      The latest Gartner® Market Guide for PIM helps you cut through the noise. Get an unbiased overview of the top PIM solutions, including Bluestone PIM and inriver, and find out which platform truly supports your 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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      Seamlessly increased performance and standardised operations with Bluestone PIM's flexible, cloud-native solution.

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      Increased automation and reduced errors with Bluestone PIM's time-saving features, leveraging composable architecture for customisation.

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      Schedule a personalised demo

      Is your current PIM solution falling short? Book a demo today, and we’ll show you how Bluestone PIM has the features and flexibility you need to manage product information easy and hassle-free.