Alternatives · Inventory
Sortly alternatives
Sortly compared with 5 alternatives: inFlow, Zoho Inventory, SOS Inventory, Fishbowl and Stocksmith.
Sortly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per month, billed monthly. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SortlyThis tool | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| inFlow | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Inventory | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| SOS Inventory | Free trial · from $69.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Fishbowl | From $229/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Android |
| Stocksmith | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Sortly starts at $49 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Inventory.
Stocksmith starts 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 Sortly
- 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). Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- Sortly has a free plan. inFlow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only inFlow lists a Windows app.
- inFlow also covers invoicing and reports.
- Sortly also covers qR codes.
Suits: Small wholesalers and distributors that sell 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). Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- Only Zoho Inventory lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Inventory also covers online store and shipping labels.
- Sortly also covers qR codes.
Suits: Small online sellers on Amazon, eBay, Etsy or Shopify
- 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. Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- Sortly has a free plan. SOS Inventory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sortly lists an Android app.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing and reports.
- Sortly also covers qR codes.
Suits: QuickBooks Online users who need sales orders and real inventory
- 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. Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- Sortly has a free plan. Fishbowl does not.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Sortly lists an iOS app.
- Sortly also covers qR codes.
Suits: QuickBooks or Xero users who have outgrown their built-in inventory
- 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). Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- Sortly has a free plan. Stocksmith does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sortly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Stocksmith also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Sortly also covers barcode scanning and qR codes.
Suits: Etsy and Shopify makers who want to know what each product costs to make
Limits worth knowing in Sortly
- The yearly discount shown on the pricing page is 50% for the first year only; yearly plans then renew with a 20% discount off the monthly rate.
- Each plan caps unique items and users: 500 and 2 on Advanced, 2,000 and 5 on Ultra, 5,000 and 8 on Premium.
- The API, webhooks and single sign-on are on Enterprise only, and QuickBooks Online starts on Premium.
- Its integrations list has no online store or marketplace connections; it is built for tracking stock on hand rather than selling it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sortly?
The alternatives to Sortly in this directory are inFlow, Zoho Inventory, SOS Inventory, Fishbowl and Stocksmith. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sortly.
Is there a free alternative to Sortly?
Yes. Zoho Inventory has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sortly alternatives work on Windows?
The Sortly listing does not include a Windows app. inFlow, Zoho Inventory and Fishbowl list one.
Which Sortly alternatives work on macOS?
The Sortly 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.