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ABC Inventory vs Linnworks

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ABC Inventory

Software

Free inventory software for Windows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linnworks logo

Linnworks

Software

Multi-channel commerce automation

From
On request
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; Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, Linnworks covers Inventory sync.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ABC Inventory and Linnworks differ
AttributeABC InventoryLinnworks
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows DesktopWeb, Mobile
Founded19952009

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

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 Linnworks

  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Shipping automation
  • Warehouse management
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Shopify
  • Magento

What people use each for

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

ABC Inventory

  • Desktop inventorynot Linnworks
  • Order managementnot Linnworks
  • Purchasingnot Linnworks
  • Stock controlnot Linnworks

Linnworks

  • Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot ABC Inventory
  • Order and shipment automationnot ABC Inventory
  • Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot ABC Inventory

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

Linnworks

  • Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
  • Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Inventory

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

Linnworks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.

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 Linnworks if

  • You need inventory sync.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Linnworks review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Inventory or Linnworks better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Inventory starts at Free and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Inventory or Linnworks?
ABC Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ABC Inventory and On request for Linnworks.
Does ABC Inventory or Linnworks run on more platforms?
ABC Inventory runs on Windows Desktop. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use ABC Inventory for free?
Yes. ABC Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Linnworks starts at On request.
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 order management are not what Linnworks is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Inventory do that Linnworks cannot?
ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Multi-location. Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management.
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