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Cin7 alternatives
Cin7 compared with 8 alternatives: Unleashed, Zoho Inventory, Linnworks, Descartes Finale, Katana and 3 more.
Cin7 is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year. 2 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cin7This tool | Free trial · from $349/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Unleashed | Free trial · from $91/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Inventory | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Linnworks | Paid | No | Web |
| Descartes Finale | From $499/mo | No | Web |
| Katana | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Fishbowl | From $229/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Android |
| inFlow | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Ordoro | Free trial · from $349/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Cin7 starts at $349 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zoho Inventory and inFlow.
Unleashed and Fishbowl start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cin7
- Free trial · from $91/mo
Unleashed
Inventory, purchasing and assembly software for wholesalers and makers
- Unleashed starts at $91 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
- Unleashed also covers reports.
Suits: Wholesalers and distributors selling to trade customers
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Zoho Inventory
Online inventory and order management from Zoho, with a free plan
- Zoho Inventory starts at $29 per organization / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
- Zoho Inventory has a free plan. Cin7 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Inventory lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Inventory also covers online store and shipping labels.
Suits: Small online sellers on Amazon, eBay, Etsy or Shopify
- Paid
Linnworks
Inventory and order management for high-volume multichannel sellers
- Only Cin7 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Linnworks also covers workflow automation, shipping labels and amazon selling.
- Cin7 also covers barcode scanning.
Suits: Online retailers selling across several marketplaces and their own store
- From $499/mo
Descartes Finale
Inventory and barcode warehouse software for multichannel sellers
- Descartes Finale starts at $499 per month and up. Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
- Only Cin7 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Descartes Finale also covers reports and amazon selling.
Suits: Ecommerce brands that fulfill their own orders from one or more warehouses
- Free plan
Katana
Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers
- Katana has a free plan. Cin7 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cin7 lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Small manufacturers that make their own products from raw materials
- From $229/mo
Fishbowl
Inventory and manufacturing software built around QuickBooks and Xero
- Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually. Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Cin7 lists an iOS app.
Suits: QuickBooks or Xero users who have outgrown their built-in inventory
- Free trial · from $99/mo
inFlow
Inventory, orders and barcoding for wholesalers and small warehouses
- inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly). Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
- Only inFlow lists a Windows app.
- inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Small wholesalers and distributors that sell to trade customers
- Free trial · from $349/mo
Ordoro
Inventory, shipping and dropshipping apps for multichannel sellers
- Ordoro starts at $349 per month for 1,000 orders. Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
- Only Cin7 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ordoro also covers shipping labels and dropshipping.
Suits: Online sellers on several channels who need stock kept in sync
Limits worth knowing in Cin7
- Each plan caps users, yearly sales orders and ecommerce or app integrations; more of each costs extra through sales.
- API access, point of sale, the B2B portal, ForesightAI forecasting and premium support are paid add-ons on every Core plan.
- The pricing page does not say whether the monthly prices are for monthly or annual billing, and notes they are for new customers.
- Each plan's button books a demo rather than a checkout, and Cin7 Omni has no published price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cin7?
The alternatives to Cin7 in this directory are Unleashed, Zoho Inventory, Linnworks, Descartes Finale, Katana, Fishbowl, inFlow and Ordoro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cin7.
Is there a free alternative to Cin7?
Yes. Zoho Inventory and Katana have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cin7 alternatives work on Windows?
The Cin7 listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Inventory, Fishbowl and inFlow list one.
Which Cin7 alternatives work on macOS?
The Cin7 listing does not include a macOS app. Fishbowl lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.