The Zenventory Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Zenventory 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.
Zenventory
The Insider’s Guide
Warehouse management with billing and shipping for 3PLs
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among inventory management tools, read from Zenventory’s own pages.
Made by Zenventory · 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 Zenventory’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Zenventory’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 28 of the 72 other inventory management tools we grade
Zenventory is a cloud warehouse management system for third-party logistics providers and ecommerce brands. It tracks inventory, orders and multiple warehouses, and includes a client portal, 3PL billing calculations and a built-in shipping module called ZenShip. Plans are priced by monthly shipment volume, with users, clients, products and integrations unlimited.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Zenventory, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for 3PLs and online brands that ship from a warehouse
Zenventory is warehouse software with a 3PL client portal, billing, built-in shipping, kitting and an API.
- 2
Paid plans start at $499 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $499 per month for up to 10,000 shipments (first 3 months $249 for new customers).
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
3PL client portal and billing
Inventory, billing rules and fulfillment workflows are configured per client, with a client portal and automatic billing calculations.
- 5
Built-in shipping
ZenShip is part of every plan, with multi-carrier rate shopping, label printing, batch shipping and carrier invoice reconciliation.
- 6
Kitting and assemblies
Supports kitting, bundling and assemblies on all plans.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 28 of 72
That is against the other inventory management tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Zenventory you would be making discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Zenventory at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $499 per month for up to 10,000 shipments (first 3 months $249 for new customers)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Zenventory
- Category
- Inventory Management
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for 3PLs and online brands that ship from a warehouse
Zenventory is warehouse software with a 3PL client portal, billing, built-in shipping, kitting and an API. Plans start at $499 a month with a $1,000 setup charge, and each plan caps monthly shipments.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Starter is $499 a month for 10,000 shipments, inside the dearer quarter but under the $900 where the dearest tenth starts, and new customers pay $249 for 3 months. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial is listed; the 50% intro price for 3 months is a discount, not a trial. |
| Features | B | Client portal, 3PL billing, built-in shipping, kitting, multi-warehouse stock and an API, with no gap named in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record, and a warehouse system comes with a $1,000 onboarding step. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, eBay, QuickBooks Online and UPS links. No phone or computer app is on record. |
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 Zenventory is for
- Fits if you run a 3PL and need client billing and a client portal
- Works for brands shipping under 10,000 parcels a month from one warehouse
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you are small: $499 a month plus a $1,000 setup charge
- Tight if you ship past 10,000 a month, as Starter stops there and Growth is $799
- Skip it if you want a trial, because none is listed
- Watch out: each warehouse beyond those included is $100 a month
- Watch out: the $249 intro price lasts 3 months only
Good to know
Good for
- Third-party logistics providers billing many clients from one system
- Brands that want shipping and warehouse software in one subscription
- Fulfillment operations that prefer shipment-based pricing to per-user fees
Worth knowing
- A one-time setup and onboarding charge of $1,000 applies to Starter and Growth.
- Plans are capped by monthly shipments: 10,000 on Starter and 50,000 on Growth.
- Each warehouse beyond those included is $100 a month.
- No free plan or trial is listed; the intro price is 50% off the first 3 months for new customers.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$499
A month to start
Zenventory is a paid product, starting at $499 per month for up to 10,000 shipments (first 3 months $249 for new customers).
Starter
$499
per month for up to 10,000 shipments
1 warehouse, unlimited users, clients, products and integrations, client portal, 3PL billing and ZenShip. New customers pay $249 a month for the first 3 months.
Growth
$799
per month for up to 50,000 shipments
Everything in Starter plus up to 3 warehouses and priority support. New customers pay $399 a month for the first 3 months.
Enterprise
Custom
For more than 50,000 shipments a month, with unlimited shipments and training. Contact for a quote.
Read from zenventory.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
50% off the first 3 months
New customers get 50% off the Starter and Growth subscription for the first 3 months, applied at checkout.
Stated on zenventory.com
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
Warehouse management with billing and shipping for 3PLs. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, inventory, shipping labels, amazon selling.
Web only, with Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, eBay, QuickBooks Online and UPS links.
- 3PL client portal and billing
- Inventory, billing rules and fulfillment workflows are configured per client, with a client portal and automatic billing calculations.
- Built-in shipping
- ZenShip is part of every plan, with multi-carrier rate shopping, label printing, batch shipping and carrier invoice reconciliation.
- Kitting and assemblies
- Supports kitting, bundling and assemblies on all plans.
- Multi-warehouse inventory
- Starter covers one warehouse and Growth up to three; each extra warehouse is a further $100 a month.
- Integrations and API
- Native connections to Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, eBay and QuickBooks Online, plus a REST API.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Amazon
- Shopify
- Walmart
- WooCommerce
- BigCommerce
- eBay
- QuickBooks Online
- UPS
Zenventory is made by Zenventory.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
28/72
Other inventory management tools it is graded above
Zenventory's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 28 of the 72 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 18.
It stands best on features (B, above 41 of 72) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $499 a month, against a middle price of $91 for the category: 36 of the 42 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 73 inventory management tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Zenventory’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
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 14 of 72
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 44 inventory management tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Zenventory is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
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 Zenventory you would be making discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $5,988 a year.
What you could make
- Inventory: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier.
- Data from Amazon's seller tools and years of sales estimates.
- It plugs into other products, Amazon, Shopify and Walmart among them, and has an API.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Zenventory’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
ShipHero, Logiwa, Extensiv, Deposco and Packiyo
The 5 tools Zenventory is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
ShipHero
From $15,000/yr
Warehouse management for ecommerce brands and 3PLs.
- Zenventory also covers amazon selling.
- ShipHero also covers barcode scanning and online store.
- 1.8GPA
Logiwa
Paid
Cloud warehouse and fulfillment software for 3PLs and brands.
- Zenventory also covers amazon selling.
- Logiwa also covers barcode scanning and dashboards.
- 1.6GPA
Extensiv
Paid
Warehouse management software for third-party logistics.
- Zenventory also covers amazon selling.
- Extensiv also covers reports and barcode scanning.
- 2.0GPA
Deposco
Paid
Cloud warehouse, order and shipping management platform.
- Zenventory also covers amazon selling.
- Deposco also covers workflow automation, reports and barcode scanning.
- 1.6GPA
Packiyo
From $539/mo
Warehouse management and shipping software for 3PLs and brands.
- Zenventory also covers amazon selling.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
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 Zenventory free?
No. Zenventory is a paid product, starting at $499 per month for up to 10,000 shipments (first 3 months $249 for new customers).
How much does Zenventory cost?
Zenventory lists 3 plans. Starter: $499 per month for up to 10,000 shipments.
What platforms does Zenventory work on?
Zenventory is available on Web.
Does Zenventory offer any discounts?
Zenventory publicly lists the following: 50% off the first 3 months.
Does Zenventory have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Zenventory is listed for Web.
Does Zenventory have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Zenventory is listed for Web.
Is Zenventory open source?
Zenventory is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Zenventory have an API?
Yes. Zenventory offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Zenventory integrate with?
Zenventory's listing names Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, eBay, QuickBooks Online and UPS.
Who makes Zenventory?
Zenventory is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Zenventory?
The closest alternatives to Zenventory in our directory are ShipHero, Logiwa, Extensiv, Deposco and Packiyo.
How does Zenventory compare with other inventory management tools?
Zenventory's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 28 of the 72 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 18.
Is Zenventory good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Zenventory C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $499 a month, against a middle price of $91 for the category: 36 of the 42 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Zenventory?
To replace Zenventory you would be making discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Zenventory’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 Zenventory'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 Zenventory. Prices change, so check zenventory.com 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
- Zenventory, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/zenventory
- 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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Zenventory’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. Zenventory is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Zenventory. Prices and plans change: check zenventory.com before you buy.