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ABC Inventory vs inFlow

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ABC Inventory

Inventory Management

Free inventory software for Windows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
inFlow logo

inFlow

Inventory Management

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ABC Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ABC Inventory the free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • They diverge on capability: ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ABC Inventory and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where ABC Inventory and inFlow differ
AttributeABC InventoryinFlow
Starting priceFree$129/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows DesktopCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
Founded19952003

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ABC Inventory

  • Inventory tracking
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Multi-location
  • Excel export
  • Barcode printing
  • Label printing
  • Windows Desktop support

Only in inFlow

  • Easy inventory tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Sales order management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Integration with accounting software
  • Barcode scanning
  • Email integration
  • Shopify

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ABC Inventory

  • Desktop inventorynot inFlow
  • Order management
  • Purchasingnot inFlow
  • Stock controlnot inFlow

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot ABC Inventory
  • Order management
  • Purchase controlnot ABC Inventory
  • Stock alertsnot ABC Inventory

Both are used for order management, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ABC Inventory

  • The free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024
  • The free licence excludes phone, email and online support, per the same capture of 20 November 2024

inFlow

  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • Customization options are limited with flaky screen customization functionality
  • Poor performance with large or complex inventories
  • Limited supply chain management features; focuses primarily on retail side
  • Basic plan has limited reporting options requiring upgrades for more reports
  • QuickBooks integration reported as problematic by users
  • BOM costing does not automatically update when raw part costs change
  • Audit trail limited to name and date, becoming insufficient as companies grow

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Inventory

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full features
    • Single user
    • Basic support
  • Network$199/month
    • Multi-user
    • Network access
    • Priority support

inFlow

$129/month
  • Entrepreneur$129/month
    • 2 team members
    • 1 integration
    • 1,200 sales orders per year
  • Small Business$349/month
    • 5 team members
    • 3 integrations
    • 12,000 sales orders per year
  • Mid-Size$699/month
    • 10 team members
    • 5 integrations
    • Unlimited sales orders

Which should you pick?

Choose ABC Inventory if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows Desktop.
  • You also want purchase orders.
ABC Inventory review

Choose inFlow if

  • You need easy inventory tracking.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
  • You also want purchase order management.
inFlow review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Inventory or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Inventory starts at Free and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Inventory or inFlow?
ABC Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ABC Inventory and $129/month for inFlow.
Does ABC Inventory or inFlow run on more platforms?
ABC Inventory runs on Windows Desktop. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
Can I use ABC Inventory for free?
Yes. ABC Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. inFlow starts at $129/month.
What is ABC Inventory best used for?
ABC Inventory is most often used for desktop inventory, order management, purchasing, stock control. Of those, desktop inventory and purchasing are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Inventory do that inFlow cannot?
ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Multi-location. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

inFlow: What team member limits does each inFlow plan include?

Entrepreneur plan includes 2 team members (annual billing USD 129/month), Small Business includes 5 team members (USD 349/month), and Mid-Size includes 10 team members (USD 699/month). Additional users cost USD 29-49/month.

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inFlow: Does inFlow include manufacturing features?

Yes. inFlow offers separate Manufacturing plans (Startup, Growth, Scale) with assembly and kit creation for product variants, starting at USD 179/month (annual billing).

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inFlow: How many integrations does each plan support?

Entrepreneur plan includes 1 integration, Small Business includes 3 integrations, and Mid-Size includes 5 integrations. Enterprise plan supports unlimited integrations.

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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.

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