Quick verdict
How these two tools differ.
Sortly shines in environments where many people touch inventory but few are inventory specialists: field teams, small warehouses, or office supply rooms. The app makes it easy to scan barcodes, attach photos, and see where items live without a heavy system.
inFlow Inventory is more structured. It expects you to work through purchase orders, sales orders, and clear stock movements. That makes it better suited to businesses that need consistent processes, audit trails, and fuller reporting.
If your main struggle is simply knowing what you have and where it is, Sortly is hard to beat for ease of adoption. If you also need cleaner ordering, purchasing, and reporting, inFlow Inventory is usually worth the extra structure.
Quick decision guide
Which product fits your situation.
Choose Sortly if:
- You want a very low-friction, mobile-friendly way to track items.
- You care more about quick adoption than detailed process control.
Choose inFlow Inventory if:
- You need clear workflows for sales and purchase orders.
- You want better reporting on stock, orders, and reordering.
Ratings comparison
How we score each product.
| Category | Sortly | inFlow Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of adoption | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Depth of workflows | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Feature comparison
Side-by-side feature check.
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| Feature | Sortly | inFlow Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Core inventory tracking | On-hand, committed, and available stock | On-hand, committed, and available stock |
| Purchase orders & reordering | POs, reorder points, vendor management | POs, reorder points, vendor management |
| Sales orders & fulfillment | Sales orders, allocations, and fulfillment | Sales orders, allocations, and fulfillment |
| Integrations | Ecommerce, accounting, and shipping integrations | Ecommerce, accounting, and shipping integrations |
| Barcode & visual tracking | Very strong barcode and photo tracking | Barcode support; more traditional inventory UI |
| Order workflows | Simpler order handling | More complete sales and purchasing workflows |
Pricing comparison
What to expect to pay.
Both Sortly and inFlow Inventory price based on users and usage limits. Sortly’s lower tiers are attractive if you mostly need scanning and visual tracking for a small team. inFlow’s pricing reflects its broader functionality and is often a better value when you fully use its order, purchasing, and reporting features. In both cases, compare tiers based on how many people will use the system and how complex your workflows are.
Pros and cons
Strengths and trade-offs.
Sortly
Pros
- Very easy for non-specialists to use, especially via mobile apps.
- Strong visual catalog with photos and barcodes.
Cons
- Less structured around orders and purchasing than inFlow.
- Reporting and deeper workflows are more limited.
inFlow Inventory
Pros
- More complete order, purchasing, and reporting workflows.
- Stronger fit for small businesses that want process consistency.
Cons
- Slightly higher learning curve for teams that just want simple tracking.
- May feel like more than you need if you only track a small set of items.
Best for
Which tool fits your situation.
Best for simple, visual tracking
Sortly is the better choice if your priority is making it easy for anyone to scan and find items with minimal training.
Best for structured small-business workflows
inFlow Inventory is the better choice if you want clearer order and purchasing workflows plus better reporting.
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