In the world of product data management, customer experience, and digital content, we’ve been waiting a long time for this moment. With the launch of Pimcore Studio version 0.4.30, unveiled during Pimcore Inspire 2025 in Salzburg, a completely new chapter in the platform’s history begins. This is not just an update – it’s a ground-up transformation of the user experience, responding to market expectations and feedback from the community. Most importantly, it’s a bold answer to Akeneo’s dominance in the areas of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI).

What is Pimcore Studio?

Pimcore Studio is a modern environment for working with product data, redefining how users interact with the Pimcore platform. Built using Pimcore Studio React and based on Ant Design components (an open-source framework developed by Alibaba Group), it introduces a new standard for working with assets, data objects, and—very soon—documents.

The new UI isn’t just a feature – it’s the heart of the system. And it beats fast. What makes the new Pimcore Studio UI stand out?

• User-Friendly Interface, much more accessible for non-technical users

• Blazing-fast view loading and smooth navigation, even with large data volumes

• Parallel usage with the legacy Pimcore interface, allowing gradual migration (Legacy UI Transition)

Who is the new Pimcore Studio UI for?

At this stage, Pimcore Studio targets early adopters – companies and teams eager to test the latest approach to pimcore data management in a modern, component-based environment. It’s the perfect opportunity to get familiar with a new way of interacting with Pimcore, especially for:

• Product demos and MVPs where speed and efficient workflow management matter

• Client presentations

• Proof-of-concept (POC) projects

• Preparing teams for migration to the new interface

This is also the preparation phase for full Pimcore Studio deployment, with production support scheduled for Q4 2025. From Q1 2026, this will become the default interface across the Pimcore platform.

Pimcore Studio SDK – a powerful toolkit for developers

Together with the new interface comes the Pimcore Studio SDK – a development toolkit that significantly simplifies the creation of custom components, views, and integrations. Built on REST API and NPM, the Pimcore Studio SDK offers:

• Over 50 ready-to-use React components, fully aligned with Pimcore Studio UI

• Built-in state management system and access to product data

• Ability to create custom editors, applications, and workflows

• A level of flexibility previously unavailable in Pimcore

This means developers can now build and expand the User Interface (UI) the way modern web applications are created – quickly, efficiently, and with full control over the outcome. It’s also a step toward automation – future releases will include Data Management Automation and Automated Documentation features.

Importantly, Pimcore Studio is not an add-on. It’s a core part of the system, designed not only to support data objects but also future handling of documents and extensions like widgets, customizable themes, and advanced features delivering a truly next-level user experience.

Pimcore Studio vs. Akeneo – how do they compare?

Over the past few years, Akeneo has gained a strong position among Product Information Management (PIM) systems, largely due to its clean and aesthetically pleasing user interface. However, in many cases, its capabilities remain limited to the visual layer.

With the new Studio, Pimcore not only catches up but takes the lead, offering:

For companies with a forward-thinking approach, Pimcore Studio offers a more comprehensive, scalable, and flexible work environment.

What does this mean for companies implementing Pimcore?

The new Pimcore Studio UI significantly lowers the entry barrier for clients and end users. Marketing, e-commerce, and product management teams can onboard faster, and projects benefit from increased clarity and speed. Especially teams focused on Product Experience Management (PXM), customer data, and content management will appreciate the more intuitive way of working with Pimcore assets and data.

For partners and integrators, this is also a chance to showcase a new face of Pimcore – more approachable, visually refined, and aligned with current UI/UX trends.

What’s next?

• Q3 2025 – Document support and integration with Pimcore Copilot

• Q4 2025 – Production-ready Pimcore Platform Release 2025.1, with full Studio installation

• Q1 2026 – Pimcore Studio becomes the default work environment

Pimcore is also preparing comprehensive documentation, use case examples, and new tools to support community growth around the Studio.

Summary

Pimcore Studio is more than just a new interface – it’s a new philosophy of working with the Pimcore platform. It combines speed, user-centric design, modern architecture, and vast customization possibilities. Combined with a powerful SDK, it becomes a tool that transforms the way we think about Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), and Digital Experience Platforms (DXP).

If your organization is considering modernizing your product data environment or looking for an alternative to Akeneo – now is the best time to take a closer look at Pimcore.

Want to see Pimcore Studio in action? Get in touch – we’ll prepare a personalized demo of the new interface for you.