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Stocksmith alternatives
Stocksmith compared with 4 alternatives: Katana, Fishbowl, Unleashed and Sortly.
Stocksmith is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StocksmithThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Katana | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Fishbowl | From $229/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Android |
| Unleashed | Free trial · from $91/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sortly | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Stocksmith starts at $20 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Fishbowl, Unleashed and Sortly score higher without starting lower.
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 Stocksmith
- Free plan
Katana
Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers
- Katana has a free plan. Stocksmith does not, though it has a free trial.
- Katana also covers barcode scanning.
- Stocksmith also covers reports and expense tracking.
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. Stocksmith starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Fishbowl also covers barcode scanning.
- Stocksmith also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: QuickBooks or Xero users who have outgrown their built-in inventory
- 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). Stocksmith starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Only Unleashed lists iOS and Android apps.
- Unleashed also covers barcode scanning.
- Stocksmith also covers expense tracking.
Suits: Wholesalers and distributors selling to trade customers
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Sortly
Phone-first inventory app for tracking equipment, tools and supplies
- Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. Stocksmith starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Sortly has a free plan. Stocksmith does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sortly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sortly also covers barcode scanning and qR codes.
- Stocksmith also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: Contractors and facilities teams tracking tools and equipment
Limits worth knowing in Stocksmith
- The plan you need is set by order lines a month, and each product in an order counts as a separate line.
- Pro allows 1 user and one sales channel; a second, different channel needs Studio or higher.
- Batch tracking and traceability start on Indie, and production scheduling and Amazon start on Business.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stocksmith?
The alternatives to Stocksmith in this directory are Katana, Fishbowl, Unleashed and Sortly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stocksmith.
Is there a free alternative to Stocksmith?
Yes. Katana and Sortly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Stocksmith alternatives work on Windows?
The Stocksmith listing does not include a Windows app. Fishbowl lists one.
Which Stocksmith alternatives work on macOS?
The Stocksmith 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.