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Cin7 Core vs Ivalua

Cin7 Core logo

Cin7 Core

ERP

Inventory management for growing businesses

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ivalua logo

Ivalua

ERP

Source-to-pay on one codebase and one data model, sold to large enterprises by module

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cin7 Core transaction limits vary by tier; exceeding included sale orders or integrations requires additional cost; Ivalua entry deployments are reported around 150,000 US dollars a year before implementation, which puts it entirely out of reach for mid-market procurement teams.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cin7 Core and Ivalua differ
AttributeCin7 CoreIvalua
Starting price$349/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

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 Ivalua does not also cover.

Only in Ivalua

  • Single data model
  • Supplier risk and onboarding
  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Direct materials procurement
  • Invoice matching and payment
  • Configurable workflow engine

What people use each for

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

Cin7 Core

  • Syncing inventory across e-commerce, POS, and wholesale channelsnot Ivalua
  • Preventing stockouts in multi-warehouse distribution networksnot Ivalua
  • Automating bill-of-materials for assembly-based manufacturingnot Ivalua
  • Forecasting demand to optimize production schedulesnot Ivalua

Ivalua

  • A manufacturer that needs direct materials sourcing tied to a bill of materials, not just indirect spendnot Cin7 Core
  • An enterprise whose last procurement programme failed because supplier master data could not be reconciled across modulesnot Cin7 Core
  • A regulated organisation needing third-party risk screening enforced before a supplier can receive a purchase ordernot Cin7 Core
  • Replacing separate sourcing, contract and invoice systems where each holds a different version of the supplier recordnot Cin7 Core

Where each one falls short

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

Cin7 Core

  • Transaction limits vary by tier; exceeding included sale orders or integrations requires additional cost
  • Cin7 Omni requires custom pricing via sales contact

Ivalua

  • Entry deployments are reported around 150,000 US dollars a year before implementation, which puts it entirely out of reach for mid-market procurement teams.
  • Configurability requires an internal product owner and usually a systems integrator, so the total programme cost is a multiple of the licence and the failure modes are those of an ERP project.
  • Module-based licensing means capability you assumed was included, such as contract lifecycle management or supplier risk, is frequently a separate line item discovered late in the negotiation.
  • Supplier network pricing scales with active supplier count, so an organisation with a long tail of small suppliers pays for records that generate little spend.
  • The user interface prioritises configurability over ease, and casual requisitioners across the business need more guidance than a consumer-style intake tool would require.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cin7 Core

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • 5 users
    • 2 e-commerce/app integrations
    • 6,000 sale orders/year
  • Pro$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 4 e-commerce/app integrations
    • 24,000 sale orders/year
  • Advanced$1199/month
    • 15 users
    • 6 e-commerce/app integrations
    • 120,000 sale orders/year

Ivalua

On request
  • Ivalua Source-to-Pay$undefined/year
    • Module-based licensing rather than per seat
    • User counts tiered by role category
    • Supplier network pricing driven by active supplier count

Which should you pick?

Choose Cin7 Core if

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

Cin7 Core review

Choose Ivalua if

  • You need single data model.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want supplier risk and onboarding.
Ivalua review

Questions people ask

Is Cin7 Core or Ivalua better?
Neither clearly leads. Cin7 Core starts at $349/month and Ivalua at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cin7 Core or Ivalua?
Cin7 Core starts at $349/month and Ivalua at On request.
Does Cin7 Core or Ivalua run on more platforms?
Cin7 Core runs on Web. Ivalua runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Cin7 Core best used for?
Cin7 Core is most often used for syncing inventory across e-commerce, pos, and wholesale channels, preventing stockouts in multi-warehouse distribution networks, automating bill-of-materials for assembly-based manufacturing, forecasting demand to optimize production schedules. Of those, syncing inventory across e-commerce, pos, and wholesale channels and preventing stockouts in multi-warehouse distribution networks are not what Ivalua is typically brought in for.
What can Cin7 Core do that Ivalua cannot?
Ivalua covers Single data model, Supplier risk and onboarding, Contract lifecycle management, Direct materials procurement.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cin7 Core: What is the base price for Cin7 Core?

Cin7 Core pricing starts at $349 per month for the Standard plan, which includes 5 users, 2 e-commerce integrations, and up to 6,000 sale orders per year.

Source
Ivalua: What does the single codebase actually buy me?

One supplier and contract record used across every module, so there is no synchronisation layer to reconcile and no data drift between sourcing and invoicing.

Cin7 Core: How many users and integrations are included in each plan?

Standard includes 5 users and 2 integrations; Pro includes 10 users and 4 integrations; Advanced includes 15 users and 6 integrations. Additional users and integrations are available for extra cost.

Source
Ivalua: What does Ivalua cost?

It is not published. Third parties report entry deployments around 150,000 USD a year and full-platform deployments above 400,000, plus implementation.

Cin7 Core: What happens if I exceed my included number of sale orders?

Standard plan allows 6,000 sale orders per year, Pro allows 24,000, and Advanced allows 120,000. Exceeding these limits incurs additional charges; exact fees for overages are not specified on the pricing page.

Source
Ivalua: Does it handle direct materials?

Yes, which distinguishes it from suites built primarily for indirect spend.

Cin7 Core: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Cin7 offers a free trial option, though the specific trial duration is not detailed on the pricing page.

Source
Ivalua: Is Ivalua still independent?

Yes. It is one of the few large source-to-pay vendors not owned by a bigger enterprise software group.

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