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Cin7 vs DEAR Inventory

Cin7 logo

Cin7

Software

Connected inventory management for product sellers

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DEAR Inventory logo

DEAR Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cin7 sales orders are capped annually rather than monthly, at 6,000 on Standard, 24,000 on Pro and 120,000 on Advanced; DEAR Inventory dEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator
  • They diverge on capability: Cin7 covers Order management, DEAR Inventory covers Manufacturing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cin7 and DEAR Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Cin7 and DEAR Inventory differ
AttributeCin7DEAR Inventory
Starting price$349/monthOn request
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20122013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

  • Order management
  • Warehouse management
  • EDI integration
  • B2B commerce
  • SOC2 Type II
  • Data encryption
  • Role-based access
  • Cloud support

Only in DEAR Inventory

  • Manufacturing
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Accounting
  • Mobile app support
  • Cloud-based support

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cin7

  • Inventory and order management across multiple sales channelsnot DEAR Inventory
  • Connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilmentnot DEAR Inventory

DEAR Inventory

  • Manufacturing managementnot Cin7
  • Order processingnot Cin7
  • Stock controlnot Cin7
  • Financial integrationnot Cin7

Where each one falls short

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

Cin7

  • Sales orders are capped annually rather than monthly, at 6,000 on Standard, 24,000 on Pro and 120,000 on Advanced
  • Ecommerce and app integrations are rationed by plan, at 2, 4 and 6
  • User seats are capped at 5, 10 and 15 by plan
  • The entry Standard plan is $349 a month and Advanced is $1,199
  • Additional users, integrations and order volume are all chargeable extras on top of the plan

DEAR Inventory

  • DEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator

Pricing, plan by plan

Cin7

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • Inventory management
    • 3 sales channels
    • Basic reporting
  • Pro$599/month
    • Unlimited channels
    • Advanced automations
    • 3PL connections

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 Cin7 if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Cin7 review

Choose DEAR Inventory if

  • You need manufacturing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want purchase orders.
DEAR Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Cin7 or DEAR Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Cin7 starts at $349/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, Cin7 or DEAR Inventory?
Cin7 starts at $349/month and DEAR Inventory at On request.
Does Cin7 or DEAR Inventory run on more platforms?
Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
What is Cin7 best used for?
Cin7 is most often used for inventory and order management across multiple sales channels, connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilment. Of those, inventory and order management across multiple sales channels and connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilment are not what DEAR Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Cin7 do that DEAR Inventory cannot?
Cin7 covers Order management, Warehouse management, EDI integration, B2B commerce. DEAR Inventory covers Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Accounting. Both handle Inventory management, Shopify, Amazon, eBay.
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