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inFlow alternatives

inFlow compared with 8 alternatives: Sortly, Zoho Inventory, SOS Inventory, Fishbowl, Cin7 and 3 more.

inFlow is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly). 3 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
inFlowThis toolFree trial · from $99/moTrial onlyWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
SortlyFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho InventoryFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
SOS InventoryFree trial · from $69.95/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
FishbowlFrom $229/moNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Android
Cin7Free trial · from $349/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Descartes FinaleFrom $499/moNoWeb
KatanaFree planYesWeb
UnleashedFree trial · from $91/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

inFlow starts at $99 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Inventory.

Sortly, SOS Inventory and Unleashed start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessinFlowSortlyZoho InventorySOS InventoryFishbowlCin7Unleashed

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
The full chart of inventory management tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from inFlow

  1. Sortly

    Phone-first inventory app for tracking equipment, tools and supplies

    • Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Sortly has a free plan. inFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only inFlow lists a Windows app.
    • Sortly also covers qR codes.
    • inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.

    Suits: Contractors and facilities teams tracking tools and equipment

    Sortly vs inFlowSortly pricing and details

  2. 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). inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Inventory has a free plan. inFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Zoho Inventory also covers online store and shipping labels.
    • inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.

    Suits: Small online sellers on Amazon, eBay, Etsy or Shopify

    Zoho Inventory vs inFlowZoho Inventory pricing and details

  3. 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. inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Only inFlow lists Windows and Android apps.

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

    SOS Inventory vs inFlowSOS Inventory pricing and details

  4. Fishbowl

    Inventory and manufacturing software built around QuickBooks and Xero

    • Fishbowl starts at $229 per month for up to 2 users, billed annually. inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Only Fishbowl lists a macOS app.
    • Only inFlow lists an iOS app.
    • inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.

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

    Fishbowl vs inFlowFishbowl pricing and details

  5. Cin7

    Inventory software for wholesale and multichannel product sellers

    • Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year. inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Only inFlow lists a Windows app.
    • inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.

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

    Cin7 vs inFlowCin7 pricing and details

  6. Descartes Finale

    Inventory and barcode warehouse software for multichannel sellers

    • Descartes Finale starts at $499 per month and up. inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Only inFlow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Descartes Finale also covers amazon selling.
    • inFlow also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Ecommerce brands that fulfill their own orders from one or more warehouses

    Descartes Finale vs inFlowDescartes Finale pricing and details

  7. Katana

    Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers

    • Katana has a free plan. inFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only inFlow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.

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

    Katana vs inFlowKatana pricing and details

  8. Unleashed

    Inventory, purchasing and assembly software for wholesalers and makers

    • Unleashed starts at $91 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Only inFlow lists a Windows app.
    • inFlow also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Wholesalers and distributors selling to trade customers

    Unleashed vs inFlowUnleashed pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in inFlow

  • Core, Pro and Max require a one-time $499 onboarding package; it is optional only on Lite.
  • Extra team members cost $29 a month each, and extra locations on Lite and Core cost $39 a month each.
  • Lot numbers, serial numbers and the B2B portal are $39 a month each and the API is $49 a month on lower plans.
  • inFlow Manufacturing is priced separately from $169 a month billed annually; Stockroom alone is $69 a month billed annually.
inFlow pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to inFlow?

The alternatives to inFlow in this directory are Sortly, Zoho Inventory, SOS Inventory, Fishbowl, Cin7, Descartes Finale, Katana and Unleashed. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with inFlow.

Is there a free alternative to inFlow?

Yes. Sortly, Zoho Inventory and Katana have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which inFlow alternatives work on macOS?

The inFlow 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.