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Free alternatives to ShipHero

ShipHero has no free plan. 7 of the 47 other inventory management tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

ShipHero is a paid product, starting at $15,000 per year (Core plan). All of them pair the free plan with paid ones.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ShipHero

  1. Zoho Inventory

    Online inventory and order management from Zoho, with a free plan

    What is free: 50 orders a month, 1 user and 1 location, with composite items, dropshipping and backorders.

    • Zoho Inventory starts at $29 per organization / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). ShipHero starts at $15,000 per year (Core plan).
    • Zoho Inventory has a free plan. ShipHero does not.
    • Only Zoho Inventory lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Zoho Inventory pricing and details

  2. Katana

    Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers

    What is free: Free plan for up to 30 SKUs with unlimited users, integrations and locations, every Katana feature and API access. Support is the AI assistant and knowledge base only.

    • Katana has a free plan. ShipHero does not.
    • ShipHero also covers online store and shipping labels.
    Katana pricing and details

  3. Inventory Source

    Dropship supplier feeds, inventory sync and order routing

    What is free: Supplier directory: browse all dropship suppliers, preview product feeds and see supplier contact info.

    • Inventory Source starts at $199 per month for inventory automation; supplier directory free. ShipHero starts at $15,000 per year (Core plan).
    • Inventory Source has a free plan. ShipHero does not.
    • Inventory Source also covers dropshipping.
    • ShipHero also covers barcode scanning and shipping labels.
    Inventory Source pricing and details

  4. Sellbrite

    Multichannel listing and inventory sync for online marketplaces

    What is free: Up to 30 orders per month, unlimited SKUs, users and sales channels, with inventory and order syncing every 2 hours.

    • Sellbrite starts at $29 per month for up to 100 orders, billed annually. ShipHero starts at $15,000 per year (Core plan).
    • Sellbrite has a free plan. ShipHero does not.
    • Sellbrite also covers amazon selling.
    • ShipHero also covers barcode scanning and online store.
    Sellbrite pricing and details

  5. BoxHero

    Barcode-based inventory tracking for small teams

    What is free: Personal Plan: 1 member, 100 items and 1 location, with barcode scanning, Excel import and export, and 30 days of transaction history.

    • BoxHero starts at $24 per team / month, billed annually ($288 a year). ShipHero starts at $15,000 per year (Core plan).
    • BoxHero has a free plan. ShipHero does not.
    • Only BoxHero lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BoxHero also covers reports.
    BoxHero pricing and details

  6. Snipe-IT

    Open-source IT asset management you host yourself or have hosted

    What is free: Self-hosted edition is free with unlimited users and assets; you run the server, and support comes from the community on GitHub and Discord.

    • Snipe-IT starts at $39.99 per month for hosted Basic ($399.99 billed annually). ShipHero starts at $15,000 per year (Core plan).
    • Snipe-IT has a free plan. ShipHero does not.
    • Snipe-IT is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Snipe-IT also covers reports.
    Snipe-IT pricing and details

  7. Sortly

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

    What is free: 100 unique items, 1 user, 2 active jobs and 1 custom field, with in-app barcode and QR scanning, low-stock alerts and offline mobile access.

    • Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. ShipHero starts at $15,000 per year (Core plan).
    • Sortly has a free plan. ShipHero does not.
    • Only Sortly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sortly also covers qR codes.
    Sortly pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to ShipHero?

Yes. Zoho Inventory, Katana, Inventory Source, Sellbrite, BoxHero, Snipe-IT and Sortly are free or have a free plan.

Does ShipHero have a free plan?

ShipHero has no free plan. ShipHero is a paid product, starting at $15,000 per year (Core plan).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to ShipHero: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.