ERP · head to head
Aptean vs DEAR Inventory
DEAR Inventory
Inventory
Complete inventory and order management system
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- On request
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Aptean a portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison; DEAR Inventory starting price of $349/month is high for small businesses
- They diverge on capability: Aptean covers Financial management, DEAR Inventory covers Purchase orders.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aptean and DEAR Inventory actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aptean | DEAR Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/month | On request |
| Platforms | Cloud, On-premise, Web | Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based |
| Category | ERP | Inventory |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Aptean
- Financial management
- Supply chain
- Quality management
- REST APIs
- EDI
- IoT systems
- Third-party systems
- Enterprise encryption
Only in DEAR Inventory
- Purchase orders
- Sales orders
- Accounting
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Shopify
- Amazon
- eBay
Both cover
- Manufacturing
- Inventory management
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aptean
- Industry-specific ERP for manufacturing and distributionnot DEAR Inventory
- Transportation and warehouse managementnot DEAR Inventory
- Product lifecycle management for food and apparelnot DEAR Inventory
- Enterprise asset management and maintenancenot DEAR Inventory
- EDI and payment processing alongside the core systemsnot DEAR Inventory
DEAR Inventory
- Inventory management and trackingnot Aptean
- E-commerce integration and synchronizationnot Aptean
- Multi-channel order managementnot Aptean
- Stock and supply chain managementnot Aptean
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Aptean
- A portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison
- Pricing is not published for any product
- Aimed at mid-sized and large businesses rather than small operations
DEAR Inventory
- Starting price of $349/month is high for small businesses
- Base plan limited to 6 integrations; additional integrations require separate purchase
- No published details on integration add-on costs
- Redirects to Cin7.com, indicating product has been acquired or rebranded
Pricing, plan by plan
Aptean
$1500/month- Standard$1500/month
- Core ERP modules
- Manufacturing
- Supply chain
- Premium$3000/month
- Advanced modules
- Analytics
- Priority support
DEAR Inventory
On request- Standard$249/month
- Core features
- 5 users
- Standard support
- Professional$449/month
- Advanced manufacturing
- 10 users
- Priority support
- Enterprise$849/month
- Full features
- Unlimited users
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Aptean if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
- You also want supply chain.
Choose DEAR Inventory if
- You need purchase orders.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- You also want sales orders.
Questions people ask
- Is Aptean or DEAR Inventory better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aptean starts at $1500/month and DEAR Inventory at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aptean or DEAR Inventory?
- Aptean starts at $1500/month and DEAR Inventory at On request.
- Does Aptean or DEAR Inventory run on more platforms?
- Aptean runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- What is Aptean best used for?
- Aptean is most often used for industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution, transportation and warehouse management, product lifecycle management for food and apparel, enterprise asset management and maintenance. Of those, industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution and transportation and warehouse management are not what DEAR Inventory is typically brought in for.
- What can Aptean do that DEAR Inventory cannot?
- Aptean covers Financial management, Supply chain, Quality management, REST APIs. DEAR Inventory covers Purchase orders, Sales orders, Accounting, Xero. Both handle Manufacturing, Inventory management, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Aptean: What is Aptean's pricing?
Aptean does not publish pricing on its website. Use the Request Pricing link or contact the sales team directly.
SourceDEAR Inventory: How much does DEAR Inventory cost?
DEAR Inventory (now Cin7) pricing starts at $349 per month for plans that accommodate up to 6 e-commerce and app integrations. Additional integrations are available for purchase.
SourceAptean: Does Aptean offer free product tours or demonstrations?
Yes, Aptean offers free interactive product tours and personalized demos that can be scheduled at your convenience.
SourceDEAR Inventory: Is there a free trial for DEAR Inventory?
Yes, Cin7 (formerly DEAR Inventory) offers a free trial option. Contact the vendor directly or visit their website to start a free trial.
SourceAptean: What support is included after implementation?
Aptean provides 24/7 unlimited support and expert consultation following implementation.
SourceDEAR Inventory: What integrations does DEAR Inventory support?
DEAR Inventory base plans include up to 6 e-commerce and app integrations. Additional integrations beyond the base 6 are available but require separate purchase.
SourceDEAR Inventory: Is DEAR Inventory still available?
DEAR Inventory has been rebranded as Cin7. The Cin7 platform continues to provide inventory management with e-commerce integrations at $349/month starting price.
SourceRelated pages
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