Analysis and system choice
Goals, sources, channels and data quality, ending with a system recommendation, a data model, a plan and an estimate.
PIM implementation with Pimcore, Akeneo or Ergonode.
From analysis and data model to integrations and support, on the system that fits your catalogue.
What a PIM is
A PIM keeps product content in one place and sends it everywhere.
A PIM (product information management) system holds descriptions, attributes, images, documents and translations, and publishes them to your shop, marketplaces, catalogues and partners at once. It does not replace ERP: ERP runs orders, stock and prices, and the PIM runs product content. A PIM starts to pay off when:
- Product data comes from several sources: ERP, spreadsheets and suppliers.
- You sell in several channels or languages.
- Adding a new product takes days, not hours.
- The shop and the marketplaces show different descriptions of the same product.
- Suppliers send data in different formats, and someone retypes it by hand.
Our PIM work in numbers
35+ PIM implementations since 2010.
Figures from our own projects and the Pimcore partner directory.
- 35+PIM implementations
- 31Pimcore certifications in the team
- 70+PIM and e-commerce implementations
- 10M+SKUs in our clients' systems
- 300+projects delivered
- 2010operating since
- Pimcore Platinum Partnerone of two Platinum partners in Poland
- Ergonode partnerand we implement Akeneo
Sources: LemonMind, November 2026 · Pimcore partner directory, 4 Nov 2026
Where it sits
One PIM between your sources and every channel.
Suppliers and ERP feed the PIM. Your team completes and approves the content, and the PIM publishes it to every channel.
Sources
ERP
item codes, prices, stock
Suppliers
Excel files, BMEcat, data sheets
read by openProd, an AI productinto the PIM
Product data
PIM
Pimcore, Akeneo or Ergonode: one source of product content
- attributes
- variants
- images
- translations
- ETIM / ECLASS
content
Sales
Commerce platform
catalogue, cart and orders
prices and stock from ERP, orders back to ERP
sold in
Channels
- B2C store
- B2B portal
- Marketplace
- AI agents
orders back to ERP
prices and stock from ERP
Compare
Pimcore, Akeneo and Ergonode side by side.
There is no single best PIM. Pimcore suits complex catalogues with many integrations, Akeneo large product teams working across markets, and Ergonode companies that want a fast start in the cloud.
| Criterion | Pimcore | Akeneo | Ergonode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editions or plans | Community, Professional and Enterprise | Community Edition; Product Cloud packages Growth, Advanced and Premium | Free, Advance, Scale and Enterprise |
| Scope | PIM, DAM, MDM, CMS and e-commerce | PIM with DAM, supplier onboarding (Supplier Data Manager) and Activation for channels | PIM with built-in DAM |
| Deployment | Own server, cloud or PaaS | SaaS (Akeneo Product Cloud) or Community Edition on your own server | SaaS only (Enterprise: private cloud) |
| Licence | Community free under POCL for companies under EUR/USD 5M revenue; Professional USD 9,900 a year; Enterprise USD 29,900 a year | Community free (OSL-3.0); Growth from USD 0 a year; Advanced and Premium on request | Free EUR 0; Advance from EUR 5,990 a year; Scale from EUR 19,990 a year; Enterprise priced individually |
| Own server | Yes | Yes (Community Edition) | No |
| Strength | Flexible data model, integrations, ETIM and BMEcat | Work on product content, completeness, AI and an app ecosystem | Fast start, published price list, AI and automations in every plan |
| Best for | Manufacturers and distributors with a complex catalogue and many systems | Brands, manufacturers and distributors with a large product team and many markets | Companies that want a fast start without an enterprise threshold |
| LemonMind | Platinum Partner | We implement Akeneo | Official partner |
Licence prices from vendor websites (Pimcore and Ergonode 20 October, Akeneo 24 October 2026), without implementation cost. Akeneo add-ons such as Supplier Data Manager and Shared Catalogs are paid in all cloud packages. Pimcore editions: Pimcore license comparison.
Not sure which platform fits?
Start with a decision workshop: a PIM or Open Mercato, Pimcore, Akeneo or Ergonode, compared on your catalogue, systems and team.
When it makes sense
Five moments when companies start a PIM project.
Most projects we see start with one of these events, not with a wish list.
Scope
What the implementation covers.
Data model and architecture
Classes, attributes, variants and relations designed for the size of your catalogue and the way your team works.
Workflows and roles
How data is created, enriched, approved and published, with a named owner for each step.
Integrations
Connections with ERP, online shops, marketplaces and DAM. Supplier data can be imported automatically through openProd, or suppliers can upload it themselves through a supplier portal.
Migration and data quality
Mapping, validation and a controlled transfer of your data, with rules that catch gaps before go-live.
Training, go-live and support
Testing, training, launch and support after go-live, including new channels and markets.
How the project runs
From analysis to a working PIM.
- 01
Pre-implementation analysis
2 to 6 weeks on your goals, sources, channels and data quality.
ResultA system choice, data model, plan and estimate. - 02
First version
A working first version on your real products, usually in about 6 weeks.
ResultA first version on your real products. - 03
Integrations and migration
ERP and one or two channels connected and data migrated; a full first implementation usually takes 3 to 4 months.
ResultERP and channels connected, data migrated. - 04
Go-live and growth
Training, launch and monitoring, then new channels and markets. Large multi-market projects take 6 to 12 months.
ResultA live PIM and a plan for growth.
Supplier data
Supplier files into your PIM, without retyping.
openProd, our own product, reads supplier PDFs and spreadsheets and maps them to your data model.
Import supplier files
A PDF and a CSV go into the catalogue in five steps.
Case studies
PIM implementations in practice.
PIM, DAM and CMS
Polbruk
Pimcore PIM, DAM and CMS for a Polish paving stone producer: one product data source next to ERP, feeding a digital catalogue and a new website.
Read case study
PIM, DAM and CMS
Ventia
Pimcore PIM, DAM and CMS for an HVAC distributor in Poland: automated product migration, brand pages, a knowledge centre and B2B leads.
Read case study
PIM and configurator
Holzpiloten
A Pimcore platform for a German maker of custom wood and steel furniture: PIM, a product configurator, a custom order process and a CRM for orders.
Read case study
PIM and composable commerce
VOX
Pimcore as the foundation for product data management and a composable commerce architecture.
Read case studyFAQ
Questions about PIM.
What is a PIM system?
A system for managing all product information in one place: descriptions, attributes, images and translations. From the PIM, product data goes at once to the online shop, marketplaces, catalogues and trading partners. More in what a PIM system does.
What is the difference between PIM and ERP?
ERP runs orders, stock and prices; a PIM runs product content. They work together: data from ERP flows into the PIM, and from there, enriched, to the sales channels. Warehouse moves and supply chain tracking belong in ERP or WMS, not in the PIM; we draw that line in the analysis, so you do not pay for scope that belongs to another system.
What is the difference between PIM and MDM?
A PIM covers products only. MDM also covers customers, suppliers and locations. Pimcore combines PIM and MDM in one platform. See PIM, MDM and ERP compared.
Is a spreadsheet enough?
For a small catalogue, yes. When several people and sales channels work on the same data, copies multiply and nobody knows which version is current. That is when a PIM starts to pay off. More in spreadsheets vs modern PXM systems.
What usually starts a PIM project?
Most often new EU rules for product data, an ERP migration, the end of a contract with the current vendor or agency, a costly incident such as a fine for image rights, or a new data management role in the group.
Which PIM should we choose: Pimcore, Akeneo or Ergonode?
Pimcore for a complex catalogue and many integrations, Akeneo for a large product team working in many languages, Ergonode for a fast start in the cloud. The final choice comes after a pre-implementation analysis.
How much does a PIM implementation cost?
The system, the number of integrations, the number of products and the quality of source data decide the price, plus the licence, which starts at zero for Community editions. We give an exact estimate after the pre-implementation analysis. More in how much a PIM implementation costs.
How long does a PIM implementation take?
The pre-implementation analysis takes 2 to 6 weeks. A first version usually runs in about 6 weeks, and a full first implementation with ERP integration and one or two channels in 3 to 4 months. Large multi-market projects take 6 to 12 months.
How many languages should we start with?
Usually with the core: the languages and markets that sell most. Every extra language in the first stage adds translations, checks and approvals, so we add the next ones once the data model works.
When is a PIM not needed?
When you have a few hundred products, one sales channel and one language. A well-configured shop or ERP is usually enough then. We build both PIMs and online shops, so we have no reason to sell you a PIM you do not need.
Should we build our own system or buy a PIM?
Companies with their own IT team often tell us they do not want to write a PIM themselves: there is no time for it, and someone ends up administering it for years. A ready product, adapted to your data model, starts sooner and is maintained by its vendor.
Who implements Pimcore?
Pimcore works through certified partners listed on pimcore.com. LemonMind is a Pimcore Platinum partner, one of two based in Poland. Our comparison of the top 10 Pimcore implementation companies lists partner levels, customers and certifications.
Start with the analysis
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