The Brightpearl Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Brightpearl in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Brightpearl
The Insider’s Guide
Retail ERP for multichannel inventory, orders and finance
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among inventory management tools, read from Brightpearl’s own pages.
Made by Brightpearl (part of Sage Group Plc) · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Brightpearl’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Brightpearl’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 18 of the 47 other inventory management tools we grade
Brightpearl is a retail ERP that puts inventory, orders, purchasing, fulfillment, CRM and accounting in one system for multichannel retailers. The vendor says it fits retailers from about £2m to £100m and up in revenue. It is sold with a scoped, expert-led implementation, not self-serve sign-up.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Brightpearl, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for retail ERP, quote only, long rollout
Brightpearl is a retail ERP for inventory, orders, forecasting and accounting, with unlimited users in its quote.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Inventory and order management
Keeps one stock count across online stores, physical locations, wholesale channels and marketplaces, and routes orders between locations.
- 4
Automation Engine
Business rules for routing, allocation, fulfillment and invoicing run without custom development.
- 5
Forecasting and purchasing
Seasonal demand forecasting and suggested purchase orders come from Inventory Planner, which Brightpearl has acquired.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 18 of 47
That is against the other inventory management tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Brightpearl you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Brightpearl at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Brightpearl (part of Sage Group Plc)
- Category
- Inventory Management
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for retail ERP, quote only, long rollout
Brightpearl is a retail ERP for inventory, orders, forecasting and accounting, with unlimited users in its quote. It publishes no price, implementation averages about 120 days, and it targets retailers of roughly £2m revenue and up.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published; the page says cost is tailored and quoted after a demo. Unlimited users are included. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial. A quote is the only way to buy. |
| Features | B | Inventory and orders, automation, forecasting and purchasing, retail accounting, warehouse and shipping. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Implementation averages about 120 days, so it is a planned migration. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Shopify, Amazon, BigCommerce, Magento, eBay, QuickBooks, Xero and ShipStation listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Brightpearl is for
- Fits if you sell through several channels and can plan a months-long rollout
- Works for retailers of about £2m revenue or more
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Mid-size multichannel retailers outgrowing spreadsheets or legacy ERPs
- Retailers selling on Shopify, Amazon, eBay and in stores from one stock count
- Wholesale and B2B businesses that run orders alongside web sales
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Brightpearl's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published; the page says cost is tailored and quoted after a demo.
We could not confirm Brightpearl’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. brightpearl.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Retail ERP for multichannel inventory, orders and finance. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: workflow automation, reports, inventory, amazon selling.
Inventory and orders, automation, forecasting and purchasing, retail accounting, warehouse and shipping.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Shopify
- Amazon
- BigCommerce
- Magento
- eBay
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- ShipStation
Brightpearl is made by Brightpearl (part of Sage Group Plc).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
18/47
Other inventory management tools it is graded above
Brightpearl's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 18 of the 47 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 12.
It stands best on features (B, above 26 of 47) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 48 inventory management tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Brightpearl’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 47
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 47
- BFeaturesAbove 26 of 47
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 47
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 6 of 47
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Brightpearl you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could make
- Inventory and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- Data from Amazon's seller tools and years of sales estimates.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Brightpearl’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Cin7, Linnworks, Katana, Fishbowl and Unleashed
The 5 tools Brightpearl is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Cin7
Free trial · from $349/mo
Inventory software for wholesale and multichannel product sellers.
- Only Cin7 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Brightpearl also covers workflow automation, reports and amazon selling.
- Cin7 also covers barcode scanning.
- 2.0GPA
Linnworks
Paid
Inventory and order management for high-volume multichannel sellers.
- Brightpearl also covers reports.
- Linnworks also covers shipping labels.
- 2.4GPA
Katana
Free plan
Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers.
- Katana has a free plan. Brightpearl does not.
- Brightpearl also covers workflow automation, reports and amazon selling.
- Katana also covers barcode scanning.
- 2.0GPA
Fishbowl
From $229/mo
Inventory and manufacturing software built around QuickBooks and Xero.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Brightpearl also covers workflow automation, reports and amazon selling.
- Fishbowl also covers barcode scanning.
- 2.4GPA
Unleashed
Free trial · from $91/mo
Inventory, purchasing and assembly software for wholesalers and makers.
- Only Unleashed lists iOS and Android apps.
- Brightpearl also covers workflow automation and amazon selling.
- Unleashed also covers barcode scanning.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Brightpearl free?
No. Brightpearl is a paid product.
What platforms does Brightpearl work on?
Brightpearl is available on Web.
Does Brightpearl have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Brightpearl is listed for Web.
Does Brightpearl have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Brightpearl is listed for Web.
Is Brightpearl open source?
Brightpearl is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Brightpearl integrate with?
Brightpearl's listing names Shopify, Amazon, BigCommerce, Magento, eBay, QuickBooks, Xero and ShipStation.
Who makes Brightpearl?
Brightpearl is made by Brightpearl (part of Sage Group Plc).
What are the alternatives to Brightpearl?
The closest alternatives to Brightpearl in our directory are Cin7, Linnworks, Katana, Fishbowl and Unleashed.
How does Brightpearl compare with other inventory management tools?
Brightpearl's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 18 of the 47 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 12.
Could I make my own version of Brightpearl?
To replace Brightpearl you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Brightpearl’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Brightpearl's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Brightpearl (part of Sage Group Plc). Prices change, so check brightpearl.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Brightpearl, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/brightpearl
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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See our other guides
The best-graded inventory management tools after Brightpearl, each with an Insider's Guide of its own.
- Inventory Management Insider's GuideEvery one of the 48 inventory management tools we grade, compared
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- Sortly Insider's GuidePhone-first inventory app for tracking equipment, tools and supplies3.0 GPA
- BoxHero Insider's GuideBarcode-based inventory tracking for small teams2.6 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Brightpearl’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Brightpearl is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Brightpearl (part of Sage Group Plc). Prices and plans change: check brightpearl.com before you buy.