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Cin7 vs Linnworks

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Cin7

Software

Connected inventory management for product sellers

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Linnworks

Software

Multi-channel commerce automation

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; Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: Cin7 covers Inventory management, Linnworks covers Inventory sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cin7 and Linnworks actually diverge.

Attributes where Cin7 and Linnworks differ
AttributeCin7Linnworks
Starting price$349/monthOn request
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, Mobile
Founded20122009

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

  • Inventory management
  • EDI integration
  • B2B commerce
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • SOC2 Type II
  • Data encryption
  • Role-based access

Only in Linnworks

  • Inventory sync
  • Shipping automation
  • Magento
  • Royal Mail
  • Desktop support
  • Cloud-based support

Both cover

  • Order management
  • Warehouse management
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • 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 Linnworks
  • Connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilmentnot Linnworks

Linnworks

  • Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot Cin7
  • Order and shipment automationnot Cin7
  • Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot 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

Linnworks

  • Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
  • Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources

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

Linnworks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cin7 if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want edi integration.
Cin7 review

Choose Linnworks if

  • You need inventory sync.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want shipping automation.
Linnworks review

Questions people ask

Is Cin7 or Linnworks better?
Neither clearly leads. Cin7 starts at $349/month and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cin7 or Linnworks?
Cin7 starts at $349/month and Linnworks at On request.
Does Cin7 or Linnworks run on more platforms?
Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Linnworks is typically brought in for.
What can Cin7 do that Linnworks cannot?
Cin7 covers Inventory management, EDI integration, B2B commerce, QuickBooks. Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Shipping automation, Magento, Royal Mail. Both handle Order management, Warehouse management, Shopify, Amazon.
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