Brightpearl vs Mintsoft (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Brightpearl grades higher than Mintsoft: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Brightpearl grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Mintsoft
Order, inventory and warehouse management for brands and 3PLs
Which one is for you
Pick Brightpearl if
- Fits if you sell through several channels and can plan a months-long rollout
- Works for retailers of about £2m revenue or more
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you are small, as it aims at roughly £2m revenue and up
- Skip it if you want a price, because a quote after a demo is the only way to buy
- Tight if you need to start this month, since implementation averages about 120 days
- Skip it if you want a free trial, as none is listed
Pick Mintsoft if
- Fits if you ship a steady flow of orders and want warehouse, stock and carriers in one tool
- Works for a 3PL that needs a client portal and client billing
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price in dollars or a trial, since neither is listed
- Pricey if you add users or orders, because the fee follows both
- Tight if you need order rules or batch scheduling, which are paid modules
- Watch out: white-labelling and advanced analytics cost extra too
- Watch out: the pricing page does not say how the fee is billed
How we grade them
| 2.0GPABrightpearlFair | 1.8GPAMintsoftWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published; the page says cost is tailored and quoted after a demo. Unlimited users are included. | CFrom 159 pounds a month for brands, roughly $200, and the page does not say whether that is monthly or annual billing, so it lands in the ordinary range for inventory tools. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial. A quote is the only way to buy. | FNo free plan and no trial; the page points to a demo. |
| Features | BInventory and orders, automation, forecasting and purchasing, retail accounting, warehouse and shipping. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work. | COrders, stock, warehouse and shipping are covered, but order rules, batch scheduling and advanced analytics are paid modules. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Implementation averages about 120 days, so it is a planned migration. | CNo store rating on record, and a warehouse system means setup and onboarding, though the page says there is usually no setup cost. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with Shopify, Amazon, BigCommerce, Magento, eBay, QuickBooks, Xero and ShipStation listed. | BWeb only, but 131 standard integrations are listed for marketplaces, carriers and accounting. |
| Best for | retail ERP, quote only, long rollout | brands and 3PLs running orders, stock and shipping together |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Brightpearl and Mintsoft. How we grade
Where they differ
- Brightpearl also covers workflow automation, reports and amazon selling.
- Mintsoft also covers barcode scanning and shipping labels.
At a glance
| Brightpearl | Mintsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | £159 per month and up for brands (billing basis not stated) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Brightpearl (part of Sage Group Plc) | The Access Group |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | mintsoft.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Brightpearl
- No prices are published; the pricing page says cost is tailored and quoted after a demo.
- Unlimited users are included in the quote, per the vendor's pricing page.
- Implementation averages about 120 days, so it suits planned migrations more than quick starts.
- The vendor aims at businesses of roughly £2m in revenue and up, and a quote is the only way to buy.
Mintsoft
- Prices are in pounds sterling; no dollar price was readable and the page does not state the billing basis.
- The price follows the number of users and monthly order volume, and four tiers exist per edition.
- Order rules, batch scheduling, white-labelling and advanced analytics are paid modules.
- Onboarding is often included in the core price, and customer success plans add levels of ongoing support; the page says there is usually no setup cost.
Key features
Brightpearl
- Inventory and order management
- Keeps one stock count across online stores, physical locations, wholesale channels and marketplaces, and routes orders between locations.
- Automation Engine
- Business rules for routing, allocation, fulfillment and invoicing run without custom development.
- Forecasting and purchasing
- Seasonal demand forecasting and suggested purchase orders come from Inventory Planner, which Brightpearl has acquired.
- Retail accounting and analytics
- Includes its own accounting and reporting, or connects to Xero, Sage Intacct or QuickBooks.
- Warehouse and shipping
- Covers warehouse management and shipping, with carrier integrations such as USPS, FedEx, DPD and Royal Mail.
- Expert-led implementation
- Setup runs through discovery, configuration, data migration and training. The vendor gives an average go-live of 120 days.
Mintsoft
- Order, inventory and warehouse management
- Core tools for orders, stock and warehouse operations come with every edition, with unlimited browser users.
- Shipping management
- Shipping is part of the core software on both the brand and 3PL editions.
- 3PL client portal and billing
- The 3PL edition includes a client portal and client billing, with white-labelling available as an optional module.
- Mobile app
- A mobile app is included, but user licenses are required for it.
- 131 standard integrations
- Covers marketplace, accounting, warehouse, inventory, shipping and shopping cart connections, with more than 150 sales channels reachable.
- Optional modules
- Order rules, batch scheduling, white-labelling and advanced analytics are sold as modules on top of the core software.
Plans
Brightpearl
Pricing could not be confirmed. See brightpearl.com.
Mintsoft
Brand plans£159
per month and up, billing basis not stated
For brands and wholesalers: unlimited browser users, warehouse, order, inventory and shipping management, reporting, 131 integrations. Price follows users and orders.
3PL plans£375
per month and up, billing basis not stated
Adds the 3PL client portal and client billing. White-labelling and advanced modules are optional extras. Price follows users and monthly order volume.
EnterpriseCustom
Fully customized to a fulfillment operation; price on application.
Ways to pay less
Brightpearl
No public discounts listed.
Mintsoft
- Other savings
First 2 months free for sign-ups by November 30
The pricing page promotes the first 2 months free when signing up by November 30.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Brightpearl or Mintsoft?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Brightpearl has no price we could confirm, and Mintsoft starts at £159 per month and up for brands (billing basis not stated).
Which has a free plan, Brightpearl or Mintsoft?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Brightpearl nor Mintsoft has a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.
