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SOS Inventory alternatives
SOS Inventory compared with 6 alternatives: Fishbowl, inFlow, Zoho Inventory, Descartes Finale, Katana and 1 more.
SOS Inventory is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $69.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS InventoryThis tool | Free trial · from $69.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Fishbowl | From $229/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, 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 |
| Descartes Finale | From $499/mo | No | Web |
| Katana | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Sortly | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
SOS Inventory starts at $69.95 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Zoho Inventory and Sortly.
inFlow scores 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 SOS 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. SOS Inventory starts at $69.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Only SOS Inventory lists an iOS app.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: QuickBooks or Xero users who have outgrown their built-in 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). SOS Inventory starts at $69.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly.
- Only inFlow lists Windows and Android apps.
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). SOS Inventory starts at $69.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly.
- Zoho Inventory has a free plan. SOS Inventory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Inventory lists Windows and Android apps.
- Zoho Inventory also covers online store and shipping labels.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Small online sellers on Amazon, eBay, Etsy or Shopify
- From $499/mo
Descartes Finale
Inventory and barcode warehouse software for multichannel sellers
- Descartes Finale starts at $499 per month and up. SOS Inventory starts at $69.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly.
- Only SOS Inventory lists an iOS app.
- Descartes Finale also covers amazon selling.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing.
Suits: Ecommerce brands that fulfill their own orders from one or more warehouses
- Free plan
Katana
Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers
- Katana has a free plan. SOS Inventory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only SOS Inventory lists an iOS app.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Small manufacturers that make their own products from raw materials
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Sortly
Phone-first inventory app for tracking equipment, tools and supplies
- Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. SOS Inventory starts at $69.95 per month for up to 2 users, billed monthly.
- Sortly has a free plan. SOS Inventory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sortly lists an Android app.
- Sortly also covers qR codes.
- SOS Inventory also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Contractors and facilities teams tracking tools and equipment
Limits worth knowing in SOS Inventory
- It is built around QuickBooks Online and lists compatibility with the Essentials, Plus and Advanced plans.
- Extra users cost $25 a month each ($250 a year on annual plans), and external connections such as Shopify cost $25 a month each.
- Companion is limited to one location and has no serial or lot tracking or barcoding.
- The native app is for iPhone and iPad; no Android app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SOS Inventory?
The alternatives to SOS Inventory in this directory are Fishbowl, inFlow, Zoho Inventory, Descartes Finale, Katana and Sortly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SOS Inventory.
Is there a free alternative to SOS Inventory?
Yes. Zoho Inventory, Katana and Sortly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SOS Inventory alternatives work on Windows?
The SOS Inventory listing does not include a Windows app. Fishbowl, inFlow and Zoho Inventory list one.
Which SOS Inventory alternatives work on macOS?
The SOS Inventory 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.