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BatchMaster vs inFlow

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BatchMaster

Software

Manufacturing execution and batch management system

From
$1250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
inFlow logo

inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • They diverge on capability: BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BatchMaster and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where BatchMaster and inFlow differ
AttributeBatchMasterinFlow
Starting price$1250/month$129/month
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, WebCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
Founded19832003

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), 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 BatchMaster

  • Production scheduling
  • Batch management
  • Quality control
  • Traceability
  • Compliance
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • IoT sensors

Only in inFlow

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

Both cover

  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

BatchMaster

  • Batch productionnot inFlow
  • Quality assurancenot inFlow
  • Regulatory compliancenot inFlow
  • Product traceabilitynot inFlow

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot BatchMaster
  • Order managementnot BatchMaster
  • Purchase controlnot BatchMaster
  • Stock alertsnot BatchMaster

Where each one falls short

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

BatchMaster

  • Implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • Per-user licensing model can increase total cost of ownership for organizations with many users accessing the system
  • Smaller user community compared to tier-1 ERP systems may limit support resources and third-party integrations
  • Mobile app capabilities are optional add-ons that increase overall deployment cost

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

BatchMaster

$1250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.

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 BatchMaster if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want batch management.
BatchMaster 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 BatchMaster or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BatchMaster or inFlow?
BatchMaster starts at $1250/month and inFlow at $129/month.
Does BatchMaster or inFlow run on more platforms?
BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
What is BatchMaster best used for?
BatchMaster is most often used for batch production, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, product traceability. Of those, batch production and quality assurance are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
What can BatchMaster do that inFlow cannot?
BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Traceability. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Both handle Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BatchMaster: What industries does BatchMaster ERP serve?

BatchMaster ERP serves manufacturers across 20+ industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, paint and coatings, and others in more than 80 countries.

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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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BatchMaster: How much does BatchMaster cost?

BatchMaster pricing typically starts around $1,250 per month for cloud subscriptions, with costs ranging from $70-150 per user per month on subscription. Implementation costs range from $15,000 to $120,000, with essential modules like quality management commanding higher prices.

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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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BatchMaster: What integrations does BatchMaster support?

BatchMaster integrates with QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage 50/100/200/300, Xero, and Tally. It also offers an API for custom integrations.

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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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BatchMaster: What are BatchMaster's key modules?

BatchMaster provides modular applications covering formulation, production, inventory, quality, compliance, planning, and scheduling. Optional modules include mobile and warehouse management capabilities.

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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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BatchMaster: Does BatchMaster support batch tracking and traceability?

Yes, BatchMaster includes batch tracking and traceability features essential for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage, supporting product recall management and regulatory compliance.

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