Best overall inventory software4.6From Free tierZoho Inventory
Best for: Best overall inventory software
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.
Pros
- Free and affordable paid tiers for small businesses
- Strong integrations with Zoho Books and other Zoho apps
- Multi-warehouse support and multi-channel order syncing
- Good balance of features without overwhelming complexity
Cons
- Deepest reporting and automation reserved for higher tiers
- Best experience if you are already in the Zoho ecosystem
- Interface can feel busy compared to very lightweight tools
Pricing: Zoho Inventory offers a free plan with limits and paid plans that scale by orders, warehouses, and features. Pricing is generally lower than many rivals at similar feature levels—check current tiers for your order volume and channels.
Best for multi-channel inventory4.5From From ~$349/moCin7
Best for: Best for multi-channel inventory
Inventory and order management built for businesses selling across ecommerce, retail, and wholesale channels.
Cin7 is designed for complex, multi-channel inventory. It connects ecommerce storefronts, marketplaces, retail POS, and wholesale orders so stock stays in sync across channels. The trade-off is higher pricing and more implementation work than lighter tools. If you are already selling through multiple channels and are running into limitations with basic inventory apps, Cin7 is a strong upgrade path.
Pros
- Robust multi-channel inventory and order management
- Built-in retail and wholesale workflows
- Integrations with major ecommerce and POS platforms
- Strong fit for growing brands with complex operations
Cons
- Higher starting price than SMB-focused tools
- Implementation and onboarding can take time
- Overkill for very small or single-channel businesses
Pricing: Cin7 typically starts in the mid-hundreds per month, with plans that scale by users, warehouses, and channels. It makes the most sense once you have enough volume and complexity to justify the investment.
Best for small business inventory tracking4.4From From ~$89/moinFlow Inventory
Best for: Best for small business inventory tracking
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.
Pros
- Easy to understand for teams moving off spreadsheets
- Good barcode support and mobile options
- Useful purchase and sales order workflows
- Pricing that fits many small operations
Cons
- Less suited to very complex multi-channel setups
- Some advanced integrations are more limited than larger suites
- Reporting is good but not as deep as high-end systems
Pricing: inFlow offers plans geared toward small and growing businesses, with pricing based on users and locations. Expect a lower entry price than full multi-channel platforms, but higher than the simplest tools like Sortly.
Best for manufacturing inventory4.5From From ~$129/moKatana
Best for: Best for manufacturing inventory
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.
Pros
- Built specifically for manufacturers and makers
- Bills of materials and production planning baked in
- Modern, cloud-based interface
- Integrations with ecommerce and accounting tools
Cons
- More than you need if you only buy and resell finished goods
- Requires clean product and BOM data to get the most value
- Pricing is higher than basic inventory tools
Pricing: Katana’s plans start around the low hundreds per month and scale with users and features. It is priced for serious manufacturing operations rather than occasional inventory tracking.
Best for simple inventory tracking4.3From From ~$39/moSortly
Best for: Best for simple inventory tracking
Easy-to-use inventory tracking for small teams that want visual item records, barcodes, and basic stock control.
Sortly is the simplicity pick in this list. Visual item records, photos, and custom fields make it easy for teams to know what they have and where it is, without heavy setup. It is great for offices, field teams, and small operations that mainly need better tracking—not full-blown order management. If you want a friendlier step up from a spreadsheet or clipboard, Sortly is worth a look.
Pros
- Very approachable for non-technical teams
- Photos, barcodes, and QR labels for items
- Mobile-friendly for teams away from desks
- Lower starting price than many complex tools
Cons
- Limited order and purchasing workflows compared to inFlow or Zoho Inventory
- Not aimed at deep manufacturing or multi-channel ecommerce
- Reporting is more basic than in higher-end platforms
Pricing: Sortly offers tiered plans starting around a few dozen dollars per month, based on items, users, and features. It is priced to be accessible for small teams that mainly need tracking and visibility.
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