Cin7 vs Leading Alternatives: Find the Right Inventory & Order Management Solution

Cin7 goes beyond traditional inventory software. With built-in supplier, warehouse, and order management, automated workflows, and 700+ integrations, Cin7 gives product businesses a single source of truth to connect, scale, and grow—without the complexity.

TRUSTED BY GROWING BUSINESSES WORLDWIDE

Awards and Recognition

With over 8500+ customers, Cin7 continues to be recognized by industry leaders and customers alike for ease of use, depth of features, and customer satisfaction. While competitors like Fishbowl, Katana, and Sortly often fall short in scalability and support, Cin7 consistently earns top rankings as the all-in-one inventory platform businesses can rely on.

Compare Cin7 vs Competitors

  Cin7 Brighpearl Fishbowl Katana MRP Sortly Unleashed
Pricing & Value Transparent, all-in-one pricing. Plans start at $349/mo $1,000–$1,500/mo, hidden costs for EDI, integrations Starting at $400/mo + $599 per integration $99–$799/mo + added user costs and 3rd-party apps Affordable, but limited in scope (no advanced features) $349–$999/mo tiers, added costs for extra users
Integrations ✅ 700+ native ⚠️ ~67, but EDI/payments rely on 3rd parties ❌ ~45 ❌ 27 ❌ Few ⚠️ ~30; limited API calls
Implementation Speed ✅ Fast SaaS onboarding ⚠️ Clunky onboarding, reliance on partners ❌ Requires onsite servers ✅ Fairly quick ✅ Easy but limited ❌ Long onboarding, mandatory training
Inventory Management ✅ Advanced, real-time, multi-location with automation ⚠️ Strong retail focus, but limited for advanced inventory complexity ✅ Robust WMS, but requires servers for full functionality ✅ Good real-time inventory, but geared for small manufacturers ✅ Mobile-first tracking, good for small/simple setups ✅ Real-time, perpetual inventory, but lacks forecasting and bin-level detail
Warehouse Management ✅ Strong support. Full built-in WMS. ⚠️ Lacks advanced warehouse management features. ✅ On-premise or hosted setups often required for full functionality. ✅ Some parts may be add-ons in certain plan tiers. ⚠️ Lacks advanced warehouse management features.
Supplier Management ✅ Full supplier management including purchasing and performance tracking. ⚠️ Has limitations and requires add ons ⚠️ Lacks supplier performance tracking and deep analytics ⚠️ Lacks supplier performance tracking and deep analytics
Native B2B Portal & Payments ❌ Relies on Shopify, no native B2B ❌ Extra fee ⚠️ Available only as paid add-on ($200/mo)
Manufacturing Built-in ✅ (BOMs, batch/serial tracking, scheduling, final assembly and more) ❌ Not supported ✅ (requires onsite servers) ✅ (MRP-focused, but basic scheduling) ✅ Batch/serial tracking, assemblies, BOMs
Sales Order Automation ⚠️ Limited automation; inefficiencies ⚠️ Requires add-ons/workarounds
Reporting & Analytics ✅ Advanced, built-in ❌ Weak analytics; incomplete exports ❌ Limited, often custom reports take months ❌ Needs 3rd-party app ❌ Basic ⚠️ 20 report types only; limited BI
Multi-Currency Support ⚠️ Limited; gaps in accounting ❌ US/Canada only ❌ Only higher plans ⚠️ Limited tax coverage
Cin7 Features

Everything you Need, No Extras Required

Most competitors cover only one part of the puzzle, forcing businesses to patch together multiple systems. Cin7 brings suppliers, inventory, sales, finance, and manufacturing into a single platform as a competitive alternative to other platforms, so you can manage your entire business without extra add-ons, hidden costs, or integration headaches.

Inventory
Sales
Finance
Manufacturing

Inventory Control Competitors Can’t Match

Many competitors require bolt-on tools or spreadsheets to manage suppliers and stock across channels. Cin7 gives you real-time visibility into inventory across warehouses, sales channels, and regions—without extra fees or complexity.

  • Centralized tracking across online, retail, and wholesale
  • Built-in warehouse management competitors often charge extra for
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Orders Connected Across Every Channel

While competitors often silo sales by platform, Cin7 unifies all your orders in one place. Whether it’s retail, wholesale, B2B, or marketplaces, Cin7 automates order flows to cut manual work and errors.

  • Sync orders from Shopify, Amazon, POS, and more
  • Avoid duplicate entries and lost orders common in other systems
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Smarter Accounting Integrations Built In

Many inventory platforms require clunky middleware to connect finance tools. Cin7 integrates directly with QuickBooks and Xero, so your data flows in real time, giving you accurate P&L without delays.

  • Automated invoicing and reconciliation
  • Save on the cost of third-party accounting connectors that competitors rely on
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Production and BOM Management Without ERP Overhead

Most SMB competitors can’t handle light manufacturing—forcing upgrades to expensive ERPs. Cin7 includes built-in production features so you can manage BOMs, work orders, and costs within the same system.

  • Create and track bills of materials natively
  • Eliminate the need for costly ERP-level software
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Inventory

Inventory Control Competitors Can’t Match

Many competitors require bolt-on tools or spreadsheets to manage suppliers and stock across channels. Cin7 gives you real-time visibility into inventory across warehouses, sales channels, and regions—without extra fees or complexity.

  • Centralized tracking across online, retail, and wholesale
  • Built-in warehouse management competitors often charge extra for
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Sales

Orders Connected Across Every Channel

While competitors often silo sales by platform, Cin7 unifies all your orders in one place. Whether it’s retail, wholesale, B2B, or marketplaces, Cin7 automates order flows to cut manual work and errors.

  • Sync orders from Shopify, Amazon, POS, and more
  • Avoid duplicate entries and lost orders common in other systems
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Finance

Smarter Accounting Integrations Built In

Many inventory platforms require clunky middleware to connect finance tools. Cin7 integrates directly with QuickBooks and Xero, so your data flows in real time, giving you accurate P&L without delays.

  • Automated invoicing and reconciliation
  • Save on the cost of third-party accounting connectors that competitors rely on
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Manufacturing

Production and BOM Management Without ERP Overhead

Most SMB competitors can’t handle light manufacturing—forcing upgrades to expensive ERPs. Cin7 includes built-in production features so you can manage BOMs, work orders, and costs within the same system.

  • Create and track bills of materials natively
  • Eliminate the need for costly ERP-level software
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SEE THE CIN7 DIFFERENCE

Request a Demo or Start a Free Trial

Stop paying more for less with other inventory management platforms. Cin7 brings inventory, orders, and integrations together in one connected platform — with transparent pricing and faster time to value. Try it free or see it in action today.

BUILT TO SCALE

Why Cin7 is the #1 Alternative to Legacy Inventory Systems

Cin7 helps scaling businesses simplify operations, connect sales channels, and grow with confidence — all in one powerful platform.

TRACK WITH CONFIDENCE

Inventory Management

Track every product, part, and component across warehouses, sales channels, and suppliers — with real-time visibility competitors can’t match.

SMARTER BUYING

Purchasing

Automate purchasing and reordering to reduce stockouts, control costs, and streamline cash flow — without the patchwork of third-party add-ons others rely on.

STREAMLINE OPERATIONS

Warehouse Management

From receiving to shipping, Cin7 simplifies workflows with an intuitive cloud-based WMS. No on-site servers, no clunky interfaces, and no manual double-entry.

SELL EVERYWHERE

Sales and Order Fulfillment

Unify Big-Box retail stores, ecommerce, POS, wholesale, and B2B sales channels in one platform, with built-in automation and payment processing to keep orders flowing seamlessly.

Cin7 Pricing

Find the Perfect Plan for You

Choose the Cin7 plan that best fits your business needs, whether you’re starting small or scaling fast, with flexible features to support your growth.

Standard

Built for growing businesses ready to centralize inventory and orders without the hidden fees of Fishbowl or the limited features of Sortly.

Starting at

$349

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*Prices are in USD and exclude taxes.

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Includes 5 users (Fishbowl charges $400/month for just 2 users + $100 per extra)
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700+ integrations across ecommerce, accounting, and shipping
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Automate orders and eliminate double entry
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Easy onboarding, with faster ROI than Katana’s long ramp-up

Pro

A great choice for growing businesses needing advanced tools. Perfect for scaling brands that’ve outgrown spreadsheets or entry-level tools like Sortly.

Starting at

$599

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*Prices are in USD and exclude taxes.

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10 users included
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Native B2B module with built-in payment processing (competitors rely on 3rd-party apps)
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4 ecommerce & app integrations (more available for purchase)
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Sale order volume of 24,000/year
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Native POS for retail and wholesale sales (Fishbowl and Katana lack dedicated POS)
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Multi-currency and VAT support for global operations

Advanced

Tailored for high-volume businesses with complex operations—without the per-module add-ons and patchwork integrations of Katana, Unleashed, or NetSuite.

Starting at

$999

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*Prices are in USD and exclude taxes.

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15 users included
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6 ecommerce & app integrations (more available for purchase)
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Sale order volume of 120,000/year
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Advanced warehouse management
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Production scheduling and light manufacturing tools (Katana charges $799/month + implementation for similar functionality)
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Batch coding and warranty tracking

Omni

Our most powerful platform for complex businesses needing full-scale inventory management across channels, warehouses, and regions.

Pricing varies
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8 users included
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Unlimited scale for large operations (ERP-like power without NetSuite’s price tag)
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Native EDI and 3PL connectivity (no third-party middleware required)
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Advanced automation for purchasing, order routing, and fulfillment
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Enterprise reporting and dedicated support for global growth
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5 ecommerce & app integrations (more available for purchase)
Customer success spotlight

“Cin7 helped us scale beyond the limits of Fishbowl”

From clunky modules and hidden fees to one connected platform — discover why this growing brand made the switch to Cin7.

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We save two-to-three work days, which is about 16-to-24 hours of manual labor. We don’t have to manually upload and sync inventory or upload orders one-by-one, like we did with Fishbowl.

Ashley Gilbert

Head of Operations and Business Development, The Lip Bar

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See why businesses switch to Cin7

One Connected Platform, More Value Than Fishbowl, Katana, or Sortly

Stop juggling add-ons, surprise costs, and limited features. As an strong Sortly alternative, you get inventory, orders, B2B, POS, and 700+ integrations built into one platform, at a price that scales with your growth. Fill out the form to start your journey with Cin7 today.

  • Transparent pricing with more users included out of the box
  • Faster onboarding and support than competitors
  • Scales with your business — no patchwork of apps required

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