The main reasons fashion brands choose AIMS360 over ApparelMagic is its intelligent automations and scalability. AIMS360 automates several critical functions for fashion businesses, minimizing manual work and allowing your team to scale efficiently without increasing headcount. On average fashion brands with successful AIMS360 implementations handle 10x more business without having to add additional manpower. This allows them to scale beyond being just a small business.

Key areas where AIMS360 excels over Apparel Magic

Order Processing

AIMS360 automates the entire order management process, from order entry to fulfillment. This includes automated order allocation, real-time inventory updates, and integration with shipping carriers for streamlined delivery.

Inventory Management

The software automates inventory tracking across multiple warehouses, providing real-time visibility into stock levels, enabling automatic reordering, and managing stock transfers between locations.

Production Management

AIMS360 automates the production cycle, including raw material tracking, production scheduling, and progress tracking. This ensures that production timelines are met and that materials are utilized efficiently.

Superior Multi-Channel Sales Management

AIMS360 excels in managing multi-channel sales more effectively than ApparelMagic. It seamlessly integrates with various sales channels, including eCommerce platforms, brick-and-mortar stores, and wholesale operations. This unified approach ensures consistent inventory management, order processing, and customer service across all channels, helping you scale your business without the complexity of managing disparate systems. AIMS360 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to major retailers and dropship retailers is built and integrated out of the box minimizing having to sign up with additional service providers.

Advanced Reporting and Analytics

AIMS360 offers more comprehensive and customizable reporting tools compared to ApparelMagic. With AIMS360, you can generate detailed reports that provide deeper insights into sales, inventory, production, and financials. The advanced analytics capabilities help you make data-driven decisions, optimize operations, and identify new opportunities for growth.

Apparel Software That is Easy to Use

One of the standout features of AIMS360 is its user-friendly interface. Rated as the industry’s easiest program to learn and use, AIMS360 makes the transition from ApparelMagic effortless. Our support team is always available to assist, and with access to an extensive apparel ERP knowledge base, you can quickly find answers to any questions you may have.

Apparel Software Features that Improve Fashion Operations

While other fashion software like ApparelMagic might offer features that fall short in practical use, AIMS360 is different. AIMS360 fashion ERP system has been tested, tried, and continues to evolve based on real-world feedback. Regular upgrades ensure that our community is always ahead of the curve, leaving the competition far behind.

Fashion Software Integrations Without Third-Party Headaches

AIMS360’s integrations are developed and maintained in-house, providing seamless connections without the need for third-party providers. Whether you're integrating with platforms like Amazon, Shopify, or EDI, AIMS360 ensures that everything just works. This eliminates the need for separate integrators and the associated fees, delivering real value with hassle-free integrations.

Tailored for Growing Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Unlike ApparelMagic, which serves very small businesses in a cookie-cutter format, AIMS360 is designed to support your growth journey from where you are today to becoming that $500 million-a-year company. AIMS360’s robust operations tools are crafted to help small and mid-sized businesses scale efficiently, ensuring that as your business expands, the cloud software grows with you. 

What sets AIMS360 apart is our industry-experienced implementation team and partners. Our experts and community don't just provide software; they work closely with you to understand your unique business needs and provide best practices tailored to your specific operations. AIMS360 provides the infrastructure and customized implementation you need to achieve significant milestones without the hassle of switching software as you grow. With AIMS360, you have a partner dedicated to your long-term success.

Implementation Made Easy

Transitioning to AIMS360 apparel software from ApparelMagic is straightforward and efficient, thanks to our dedicated fashion consultants. AIMS360’s discovery process ensures that the software is tailored to your specific business needs. Our team creates a simple implementation plan designed to help your fashion brand maximize the extensive feature set of AIMS360. We also ensure a smooth transition by assisting with the transfer of your current data from ApparelMagic to AIMS360. With one-on-one implementation support from experts experienced in migrating ApparelMagic customers to AIMS360, we will guide you through best practices, ensuring your business is up and running smoothly.

Switching from ApparelMagic to AIMS360 fashion business software

Transitioning from ApparelMagic to AIMS360 involves several key steps:

Data Migration

You'll need to export your data (e.g., customer data, inventory, orders) from ApparelMagic and import it into AIMS360. AIMS360 offers data migration support to ensure a smooth transition.

Training and Onboarding

AIMS360 implementation team provides comprehensive training and onboarding sessions to get your team up to speed on the new system. This includes personalized training sessions tailored to your business needs.

System Configuration

Work with AIMS360's implementation team to configure the software according to your business processes. This might include setting up custom workflows, integrations, and reporting tools to match or enhance your current setup with ApparelMagic.

Switching systems can be complex, but with AIMS360's dedicated support, the transition can be made as smooth as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is AIMS360 better than ApparelMagic?

AIMS360 is built specifically for the fashion industry and offers native integrations, real-time automation, and a powerful warehouse management system (WMS) that you can use at your own warehouse or with any 3PL. It’s designed for manufacturers, wholesalers, and importers who need more than just basic inventory software. ApparelMagic, by contrast, is better suited for smaller businesses and showrooms.

Does AIMS360 offer mobile access and offline order entry?

Yes. AIMS360 Runway works seamlessly on mobile phones, tablets, and desktops. In addition, the RemoteLink feature allows sales reps to enter orders even when they’re offline — perfect for trade shows or showrooms without internet.

What is the starting price of AIMS360?

AIMS360 starts at $59 per user per month, which is more affordable than ApparelMagic’s starting price of $120 per user per month. AIMS360 apparel software also includes more functionality out of the box. AIMS360 has been ranked the top fashion software 3 years in a row: 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Who handles implementation for AIMS360?

Your AIMS360 implementation is handled by real professionals from the fashion industry — not generalists. These experts understand your workflow and set up the system right from day one, ensuring you’re not wasting time or making costly setup mistakes.

Can AIMS360 grow with my fashion business?

Yes. AIMS360 is designed to support businesses from startup all the way to $400M+ in annual revenue. As your operations grow more complex, AIMS360 grows with you — unlike ApparelMagic, which is often outgrown as your needs expand.

Does AIMS360 help avoid costly ERP migrations later?

Absolutely. AIMS360’s professional implementation ensures your system is set up correctly the first time, avoiding the cost, frustration, and downtime of switching to a new ERP later. Many brands come to AIMS360 after outgrowing platforms like ApparelMagic.

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