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Brightpearl vs inFlow

Brightpearl logo

Brightpearl

Software

Retail operating system for omnichannel commerce

From
$499/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cost: Brightpearl no pricing is published, and every quote is described as a bespoke setup; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • They diverge on capability: Brightpearl covers Order management, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brightpearl and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where Brightpearl and inFlow differ
AttributeBrightpearlinFlow
Starting price$499/month$129/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud, WebCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
Founded20072003

Identical on both: 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 Brightpearl

  • Order management
  • Inventory management
  • Warehouse management
  • Retail accounting
  • POS integration
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Magento

Only in inFlow

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

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Brightpearl

  • Retail operations management across inventory, orders and accountingnot inFlow
  • Connecting ecommerce and wholesale channels to fulfilmentnot inFlow

inFlow

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

Where each one falls short

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

Brightpearl

  • No pricing is published, and every quote is described as a bespoke setup
  • Cost is driven by business size rather than by a stated unit, so nothing can be estimated before contacting sales
  • The vendor frames cost as a percentage of revenue, which means the bill grows with turnover rather than with usage

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

Brightpearl

$499/month
  • Core$499/month
    • Order management
    • Inventory management
    • Basic accounting
  • Professional$999/month
    • Unlimited channels
    • Warehouse management
    • Advanced reporting

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 Brightpearl if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.
Brightpearl 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 Brightpearl or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. Brightpearl starts at $499/month and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brightpearl or inFlow?
Brightpearl starts at $499/month and inFlow at $129/month.
Does Brightpearl or inFlow run on more platforms?
Brightpearl runs on Cloud, Web. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
What is Brightpearl best used for?
Brightpearl is most often used for retail operations management across inventory, orders and accounting, connecting ecommerce and wholesale channels to fulfilment. Of those, retail operations management across inventory, orders and accounting and connecting ecommerce and wholesale channels to fulfilment are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
What can Brightpearl do that inFlow cannot?
Brightpearl covers Order management, Inventory management, Warehouse management, Retail accounting. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Both handle Shopify, Cloud support.

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.

Source
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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