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Acctivate alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Acctivate alternative for most people is Katana (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of inventory management tools. The best free one is Busy (2.8 GPA).

Acctivate compared with 8 alternatives: Fishbowl, Cin7, Katana, SOS Inventory, Unleashed and 3 more.

Acctivate's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AcctivateThis toolPaidNoWindows
FishbowlFrom $229/moNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Android
Cin7Free trial · from $349/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
KatanaFree planYesWeb
SOS InventoryFree trial · from $74.95/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
UnleashedFree trial · from $91/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
BusyFree plan · from ₹5,000/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
FulcrumPaidNoWeb
Genius ERPPaidNoWeb

How each one differs from Acctivate

  1. Fishbowl

    Inventory and manufacturing software built around QuickBooks and Xero

    • Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually.
    • Fishbowl also lists a web app and macOS and Android apps.
    • Fishbowl does not cover reports, quotes and estimates and online store, which Acctivate does.

    Suits: QuickBooks or Xero users who have outgrown their built-in inventory

    Fishbowl vs AcctivateFishbowl pricing and details

  2. Cin7

    Inventory software for wholesale and multichannel product sellers

    • Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
    • Cin7 also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Cin7 lists no Windows app, which Acctivate has.
    • Cin7 does not cover reports, quotes and estimates and online store, which Acctivate does.

    Suits: Brands selling through their own store, marketplaces and wholesale at once

    Cin7 vs AcctivateCin7 pricing and details

  3. Katana

    Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers

    • Katana has a free plan, which Acctivate lacks.
    • Katana also lists a web app.
    • Katana lists no Windows app, which Acctivate has.
    • Katana does not cover reports, quotes and estimates and online store, which Acctivate does.

    Suits: Small manufacturers that make their own products from raw materials

    Katana vs AcctivateKatana pricing and details

  4. SOS Inventory

    Inventory, orders and manufacturing add-on for QuickBooks Online

    • SOS Inventory starts at $74.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly.
    • SOS Inventory also lists a web app and an iOS app.
    • SOS Inventory lists no Windows app, which Acctivate has.
    • SOS Inventory also covers invoicing.
    • SOS Inventory does not cover quotes and estimates and online store, which Acctivate does.

    Suits: QuickBooks Online users who need sales orders and real inventory

    SOS Inventory vs AcctivateSOS Inventory pricing and details

  5. Unleashed

    Inventory, purchasing and assembly software for wholesalers and makers

    • Unleashed starts at $91 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
    • Unleashed also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Unleashed lists no Windows app, which Acctivate has.
    • Unleashed does not cover quotes and estimates and online store, which Acctivate does.

    Suits: Wholesalers and distributors selling to trade customers

    Unleashed vs AcctivateUnleashed pricing and details

  6. Busy

    GST accounting and inventory software for Indian small businesses

    • Busy starts at ₹5,000 per 360 days, single user, excluding GST.
    • Busy has a free plan, which Acctivate lacks.
    • Busy also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Busy lists no Windows app, which Acctivate has.
    • Busy also covers invoicing and bookkeeping.

    Suits: Indian small businesses that need GST invoicing with inventory

    Busy vs AcctivateBusy pricing and details

  7. Fulcrum

    Cloud manufacturing software with live inventory and scheduling

    • Fulcrum also lists a web app.
    • Fulcrum lists no Windows app, which Acctivate has.
    • Fulcrum does not cover barcode scanning and online store, which Acctivate does.

    Suits: Precision CNC shops and sheet metal fabricators

    Fulcrum vs AcctivateFulcrum pricing and details

  8. Genius ERP

    Manufacturing ERP with serial-level inventory and shop floor control

    • Genius ERP also lists a web app.
    • Genius ERP lists no Windows app, which Acctivate has.
    • Genius ERP does not cover barcode scanning and online store, which Acctivate does.

    Suits: Small and mid-sized manufacturers, job shops and machine shops

    Genius ERP vs AcctivateGenius ERP pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Acctivate

  • No prices are published: packages are quoted through a Get my price form or the sales team.
  • The Starter package covers a single user; Professional is described as covering five users.
  • The pricing page lists mobile warehouse, EDI, bin-location and web store tools as package modules, so not every feature is in every package.
Acctivate pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Acctivate?

The alternatives to Acctivate in this directory are Fishbowl, Cin7, Katana, SOS Inventory, Unleashed, Busy, Fulcrum and Genius ERP. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Acctivate.

Is there a free alternative to Acctivate?

Yes. Katana and Busy have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Acctivate alternatives work on macOS?

The Acctivate listing does not include a macOS app. Fishbowl lists one.

Which Acctivate alternatives work on Android?

The Acctivate listing does not include an Android app. Fishbowl, Cin7, Unleashed and Busy list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.