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Formuley vs Trace One Devex PLM

Take cosmetic product work all the way to the customer.

Trace One connects formulation, compliance, suppliers, and packaging in cosmetics PLM. Formuley carries that beauty product work through manufacturing, client programs, and Commerce in one connected experience.

Decision briefTrace One Devex and Formuley, compared around the work.
01—04
Formula recordR&D
Source evidenceSupply
Cost + complianceReview
Batch + releaseOperations
Evaluation principleCompare the complete operating path.
01

Formuley brings together

Formulas, product evidence, batches, client work, and Commerce around a beauty product record.

02

Trace One brings together

Formulation, regulatory documentation, supplier specifications, and packaging through Devex PLM.

03

Choose Formuley when

Your team wants product development and the path to customers to live together, with an accessible starting point and room to grow.

Capability review

Compare what stays connected.

Read across the operating workflow. Publicly documented scope can change, so confirm requirements and commercial terms directly with each provider.

Capability
Trace One DevexCosmetics PLM
Cosmetic formula management
Formulas, versions, and BOMs
Compliance and ingredient data
Regulatory data connected to formulas
Packaging and supplier work
Packaging and supplier specifications
Manufacturing handoff
Product development handoff
Client projects
Collaboration within PLM
Website and selling
Not a core part of the cited PLM offer
Learning workflow
Not a core part of the cited PLM offer
How teams start
Consultative PLM evaluation

Cosmetic formula management

Trace One DevexFormulas, versions, and BOMs
FormuleyFormula versions linked to the product launch record

Compliance and ingredient data

Trace One DevexRegulatory data connected to formulas
FormuleyIngredient identity, INCI, checks, and review evidence

Packaging and supplier work

Trace One DevexPackaging and supplier specifications
FormuleyPackaging, supplier documents, and request workflows

Manufacturing handoff

Trace One DevexProduct development handoff
FormuleyBatch records and manufacturer handoff packages

Client projects

Trace One DevexCollaboration within PLM
FormuleyQuotes, samples, client programs, and portals

Website and selling

Trace One DevexNot a core part of the cited PLM offer
FormuleyCommerce websites, catalog, orders, and customers

Learning workflow

Trace One DevexNot a core part of the cited PLM offer
FormuleyFormulation assignments and portfolio evidence

How teams start

Trace One DevexConsultative PLM evaluation
FormuleySelf-serve plans and guided team options
Commercial path

Two honest price paths.

Compare the likely buying motion as well as the headline price.

Start with a working formula

Typical path
Request a Trace One evaluation and implementation scope
Formuley
Start in the formula workspace and grow into team workflows

Connect product to customer

Typical path
Evaluate integrations and adjacent selling tools
Formuley
Add client work and Commerce around the product record
Evaluation notes

Why teams switch

Three practical questions to carry into a product review.

01

From product to sale

Move from formula development to a Formuley website, catalog, orders, and customer relationships.

02

Make client work visible

Keep quotes, samples, revisions, and portal conversations connected to the work your team is delivering.

03

Build skills alongside products

Formuley Edu connects teaching and evidence to formulation work when your organization needs it.

Questions buyers ask

Frequently asked questions

Is Formuley an alternative to Trace One Devex PLM?

Yes. Both can support cosmetic formulation and connected product data. Formuley is especially useful when a team wants the formula-to-launch workflow connected to customer programs and Commerce.

Does Trace One support cosmetic formulation and compliance?

Yes. Trace One describes Devex PLM as a cosmetics platform for formulations, regulatory documentation, supplier data, and packaging. Compare the details of each workflow against your requirements.

Can Formuley replace a regulatory or safety professional?

No. Formuley helps organize product records and review evidence. Qualified professionals remain responsible for final regulatory, safety, and release decisions.

Choose the next step

Put your own workflow in the comparison.

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Last reviewed September 2026. Features and pricing may change; verify current terms with each provider.

Competitor sources: Trace One cosmetics PLM