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Cin7 Core vs inFlow

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Cin7 Core

Software

Inventory management for growing businesses

From
On request
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: Cin7 Core core plan pricing starts at $349 per month, a materially higher floor than most small business inventory tools; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cin7 Core and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where Cin7 Core and inFlow differ
AttributeCin7 CoreinFlow
Starting priceOn request$129/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
FoundedUnknown2003

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 Cin7 Core

Nothing recorded that inFlow does not also cover.

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.

Cin7 Core

No use cases recorded yet. See the Cin7 Core review.

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot Cin7 Core
  • Order managementnot Cin7 Core
  • Purchase controlnot Cin7 Core
  • Stock alertsnot Cin7 Core

Where each one falls short

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

Cin7 Core

  • Core plan pricing starts at $349 per month, a materially higher floor than most small business inventory tools

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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

Cin7 Core

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Cin7 Core 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 Cin7 Core if

Nothing in the data separates Cin7 Core from inFlow on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Cin7 Core 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 Cin7 Core or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. Cin7 Core starts at On request and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cin7 Core or inFlow?
Cin7 Core starts at On request and inFlow at $129/month.
Does Cin7 Core or inFlow run on more platforms?
Cin7 Core runs on Web. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
What can Cin7 Core do that inFlow cannot?
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.

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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