The Orderwise Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Orderwise 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.
Orderwise
The Insider’s Guide
UK ERP, warehouse and stock control for wholesalers and retailers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among inventory management tools, read from Orderwise’s own pages.
Made by Orderwise (part of Forterro) · checked Nov 13, 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 Orderwise’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Orderwise’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 11 of the 72 other inventory management tools we grade
Orderwise is business software from the UK that combines stock control, warehouse management, multichannel order handling and accounts in one system. It is aimed at wholesale, distribution and retail businesses and is part of the Forterro group. It is sold through demos and quotes, with a newer cloud subscription alongside the original licensed software.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Orderwise, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is sold by demo and quote, the web client is only in the cloud version, and for a small shop it is more than a stock tracker.
- 1
Best for stock, warehouse and orders in one UK system
Orderwise combines stock control, warehouse management, multichannel orders and accounts for wholesalers, distributors and retailers.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Stock control
Real-time stock across warehouses and locations, with usage-based forecasting, dynamic reorder levels and expiry tracking.
- 4
Traceability
The stock page lists tools for forecasting, traceability and compliance.
- 5
Multichannel selling
Connects retail outlets, online marketplaces and third-party platforms, with courier integrations.
- 6
A 1.8 GPA, above 11 of 72
That is against the other inventory management tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Your call
You could make the core of Orderwise for yourself: inventory and reports.
Orderwise at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Orderwise (part of Forterro)
- Category
- Inventory Management
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for stock, warehouse and orders in one UK system
Orderwise combines stock control, warehouse management, multichannel orders and accounts for wholesalers, distributors and retailers. It is sold by demo and quote, the web client is only in the cloud version, and for a small shop it is more than a stock tracker.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published and everything is quoted, so there is no figure to set against this category's $91 middle price. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial; it is sold by demo and quote. |
| Features | B | Stock control, traceability, multichannel selling, warehouse management and purchase orders in one system. The listing shows no gap in the core work, though it is a full ERP. |
| Ease of use | C | A full ERP and warehouse system takes a rollout, and no store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | The web client is described as exclusive to Orderwise Cloud, and the pages we read name no integrations. |
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 Orderwise is for
- Fits if you run a mid-sized wholesale or distribution business and want stock, warehouse and accounts together
- Makes sense if you already sell on several channels and need orders in one place
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a price on the page, as none is published
- Not for you if you only need a simple stock count, because this is a full ERP and warehouse system
- Watch out: the web client is part of the cloud offer only
- Watch out: no free plan or trial is shown, only demos
Good to know
Good for
- UK wholesalers and distributors with several warehouses
- Retailers syncing tills, websites and marketplaces
- Businesses that want ERP, stock and accounts in one system
Worth knowing
- No prices are published; every plan is quoted through sales, so this listing records pricing as unverified.
- The web client is described as exclusive to the Orderwise Cloud offering.
- It is a full ERP and WMS aimed at mid-sized firms, heavier than a stock tracker for a small shop.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Orderwise's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No free plan or trial; it is sold by demo and quote.
We could not confirm Orderwise’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. orderwise.co.uk 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
UK ERP, warehouse and stock control for wholesalers and retailers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, inventory.
Stock control, traceability, multichannel selling, warehouse management and purchase orders in one system.
- Stock control
- Real-time stock across warehouses and locations, with usage-based forecasting, dynamic reorder levels and expiry tracking.
- Traceability
- The stock page lists tools for forecasting, traceability and compliance.
- Multichannel selling
- Connects retail outlets, online marketplaces and third-party platforms, with courier integrations.
- Warehouse management
- A WMS covering warehouse activity, sold alongside the ERP.
- Purchase and order systems
- Purchase orders, order management and accounts sit in the same platform as stock.
- Orderwise Cloud
- A subscription with software, support and maintenance in one payment, hosted in three UK data centres, in tiers called Go, Growth and Evolve.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Orderwise is made by Orderwise (part of Forterro).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/72
Other inventory management tools it is graded above
Orderwise's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 11 of the 72 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 16.
It stands best on features (B, above 41 of 72) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 73 inventory management tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Orderwise’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 72
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 72
- BFeaturesAbove 41 of 72
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 72
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 72
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.
Your call
You could make the core of Orderwise for yourself: inventory and reports.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
What you could make
- Inventory and reports: an app builder makes these well.
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Orderwise’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
Brightpearl, Linnworks, Fishbowl, Megaventory and Mintsoft
The 5 tools Orderwise is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Brightpearl
Paid
Retail ERP for multichannel inventory, orders and finance.
- Brightpearl also covers workflow automation and amazon selling.
- 2.0GPA
Linnworks
Paid
Inventory and order management for high-volume multichannel sellers.
- Orderwise also covers reports.
- Linnworks also covers workflow automation, shipping labels and amazon selling.
- 2.0GPA
Fishbowl
From $229/mo
Inventory and manufacturing software built around QuickBooks and Xero.
- Only Fishbowl lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Orderwise also covers reports.
- Fishbowl also covers barcode scanning.
- 2.2GPA
Megaventory
Free trial · from $135/mo
Cloud inventory, order and light manufacturing management.
- Only Megaventory lists iOS and Android apps.
- Megaventory also covers barcode scanning and dropshipping.
- 1.8GPA
Mintsoft
From £159/mo
Order, inventory and warehouse management for brands and 3PLs.
- Orderwise also covers reports.
- Mintsoft also covers barcode scanning and shipping labels.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
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 Orderwise free?
No. Orderwise is a paid product.
What platforms does Orderwise work on?
Orderwise is available on Web.
Does Orderwise have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Orderwise is listed for Web.
Does Orderwise have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Orderwise is listed for Web.
Is Orderwise open source?
Orderwise is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Orderwise?
Orderwise is made by Orderwise (part of Forterro).
What are the alternatives to Orderwise?
The closest alternatives to Orderwise in our directory are Brightpearl, Linnworks, Fishbowl, Megaventory and Mintsoft.
How does Orderwise compare with other inventory management tools?
Orderwise's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 11 of the 72 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 16.
Could I make my own version of Orderwise?
You could make the core of Orderwise for yourself: inventory and reports.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Orderwise’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Orderwise's own pages on 13 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 Orderwise (part of Forterro). Prices change, so check orderwise.co.uk before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Orderwise, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/orderwise
- 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
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- Inventory Management Insider's GuideEvery one of the 73 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
- Busy Insider's GuideGST accounting and inventory software for Indian small businesses2.8 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 Orderwise’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. Orderwise is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Orderwise (part of Forterro). Prices and plans change: check orderwise.co.uk before you buy.