Best Fishbowl Alternatives (2026)

Inventory and production planning for manufacturers that need to track materials, work orders, and finished goods.

Katana is our top pick for small manufacturers. It combines bills of materials, production scheduling, and inventory so you can see what materials you have, what is in production, and what is ready to ship. The UI is more modern and accessible than many legacy MRP systems. If you assemble or manufacture products and want cloud-based inventory plus production, Katana is a strong fit.

Well-rounded inventory management for small and midsize businesses, especially if you already use Zoho apps.

Zoho Inventory is our top pick for most small and midsize businesses. It combines stock tracking, orders, and basic warehouse tools with tight integrations to Zoho Books and other Zoho apps. The interface is approachable, and the free and entry-level plans are friendly to small budgets. If you want a modern inventory system that can grow with you—without jumping straight into enterprise pricing—Zoho Inventory is a strong default.

Straightforward stock and order tracking for small businesses that need practical control over products and reordering.

inFlow Inventory is built squarely for small businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets. It focuses on practical workflows—receiving, shipping, reordering, and basic reporting—without diving too deep into enterprise features. If you want clear stock levels, barcode support, and purchase orders in a tool you can actually roll out quickly, inFlow is a very solid choice.

Inventory and production management for wholesalers and manufacturers that need deeper control over stock and margins.

Unleashed is a stronger fit for inventory-heavy operations that need better visibility into stock, purchasing, and product margins. It is often considered by wholesalers and manufacturers that want more depth than SMB-first tools.