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Fishbowl alternatives
Fishbowl compared with 7 alternatives: Katana, SOS Inventory, inFlow, Cin7, Unleashed and 2 more.
Fishbowl is a paid product, starting at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FishbowlThis tool | From $229/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Android |
| Katana | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| SOS Inventory | Free trial · from $69.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| inFlow | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Cin7 | Free trial · from $349/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Unleashed | Free trial · from $91/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sortly | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Stocksmith | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Fishbowl starts at $229 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: inFlow and Sortly.
SOS Inventory, Unleashed and Stocksmith 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 Fishbowl
- Free plan
Katana
Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers
- Katana has a free plan. Fishbowl does not.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
Suits: Small manufacturers that make their own products from raw materials
- Free trial · from $69.95/mo
SOS Inventory
Inventory, orders and manufacturing add-on for QuickBooks Online
- SOS Inventory starts at $69.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly. Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually.
- Only SOS Inventory lists an iOS app.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: QuickBooks Online users who need sales orders and real 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). Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually.
- Only inFlow lists an iOS app.
- Only Fishbowl lists a macOS app.
- inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Small wholesalers and distributors that sell to trade customers
- Free trial · from $349/mo
Cin7
Inventory software for wholesale and multichannel product sellers
- Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year. Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually.
- Only Cin7 lists an iOS app.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows and macOS apps.
Suits: Brands selling through their own store, marketplaces and wholesale at once
- 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). Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually.
- Only Unleashed lists an iOS app.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Unleashed also covers reports.
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. Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually.
- Sortly has a free plan. Fishbowl does not.
- Only Sortly lists an iOS app.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Sortly also covers qR codes.
Suits: Contractors and facilities teams tracking tools and equipment
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Stocksmith
Materials, recipes and costing for makers and small manufacturers
- Stocksmith starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Stocksmith also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Fishbowl also covers barcode scanning.
Suits: Etsy and Shopify makers who want to know what each product costs to make
Limits worth knowing in Fishbowl
- An implementation package is required with every purchase, and its price is not published.
- Fishbowl Inventory plans do not include manufacturing; bills of materials, work orders and MRP need Fishbowl Advanced.
- Fishbowl Advanced prices are starting points quoted by users and deployment, and the vendor calls them illustrative.
- Standard ecommerce and marketplace integrations cost $50 a month on some plans, and the B2B portal and custom reports are add-ons.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fishbowl?
The alternatives to Fishbowl in this directory are Katana, SOS Inventory, inFlow, Cin7, Unleashed, Sortly and Stocksmith. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fishbowl.
Is there a free alternative to Fishbowl?
Yes. Katana and Sortly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Fishbowl alternatives work on iOS?
The Fishbowl listing does not include an iOS app. SOS Inventory, inFlow, Cin7, Unleashed and Sortly list 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.