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Cin7 vs Zoho Inventory

Cin7 logo

Cin7

ERP

Connected inventory management for product sellers

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

Zoho Inventory

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoho Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cin7 no free trial mentioned; Zoho Inventory free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • They diverge on capability: Cin7 covers Inventory management, Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Cin7 and Zoho Inventory differ
AttributeCin7Zoho Inventory
Starting price$349/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb
CategoryERPInventory
Founded20121996

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Warehouse management
  • EDI integration
  • B2B commerce
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • QuickBooks

Only in Zoho Inventory

  • Multi-channel selling
  • Inventory sync
  • Purchase orders
  • Barcode management
  • Email integration
  • Automated workflows
  • Zoho ecosystem
  • Mobile app support

Both cover

  • Order management
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Cin7

  • Inventory management and ERPnot Zoho Inventory
  • Multi-location inventory controlnot Zoho Inventory
  • Order and contact managementnot Zoho Inventory
  • Accounting integrationnot Zoho Inventory

Zoho Inventory

  • Multichannel order managementnot Cin7
  • Inventory trackingnot Cin7
  • Fulfillment automationnot Cin7
  • Supplier managementnot Cin7

Where each one falls short

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

Cin7

  • No free trial mentioned
  • Standard plan includes only 6,000 orders annually, average 500/month
  • User counts are fixed per tier: 5 users on Standard, 10 on Pro, 15 on Advanced
  • Advanced warehouse management only on Advanced plan (minimum $1,199/month)
  • Pricing excludes taxes

Zoho Inventory

  • Free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • Advanced automation features require higher-tier plans
  • Limited customization compared to enterprise solutions

Pricing, plan by plan

Cin7

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • 5 users
    • 6,000 sales orders per year
    • 2 integrations
  • Pro$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 24,000 sales orders per year
    • 4 integrations
  • Advanced$1199/month
    • 15 users
    • 120,000 sales orders per year
    • 6 integrations
  • Cin7 Omni$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • 8 users
    • Flexible order volume

Zoho Inventory

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho Inventory review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cin7 if

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

Choose Zoho Inventory if

  • You need multi-channel selling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want inventory sync.
Zoho Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Cin7 or Zoho Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Cin7 starts at $349/month and Zoho Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cin7 or Zoho Inventory?
Zoho Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $349/month for Cin7 and Free for Zoho Inventory.
Does Cin7 or Zoho Inventory run on more platforms?
Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Zoho Inventory runs on Web.
Can I use Zoho Inventory for free?
Yes. Zoho Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cin7 starts at $349/month.
What is Cin7 best used for?
Cin7 is most often used for inventory management and erp, multi-location inventory control, order and contact management, accounting integration. Of those, inventory management and erp and multi-location inventory control are not what Zoho Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Cin7 do that Zoho Inventory cannot?
Cin7 covers Inventory management, Warehouse management, EDI integration, B2B commerce. Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling, Inventory sync, Purchase orders, Barcode management. Both handle Order management, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cin7: What is the minimum cost to start using Cin7?

Cin7 Core Standard plan costs $349/month (USD), including 5 users, 6,000 annual sales orders, and 2 integrations. Pricing excludes taxes.

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Zoho Inventory: Does Zoho Inventory have a free tier?

Yes, Zoho Inventory offers a perpetual free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month, ideal for small businesses just starting out.

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Cin7: How many users are included on each Cin7 plan?

Standard includes 5 users, Pro includes 10 users, and Advanced includes 15 users. Cin7 Omni is customizable with 8 base users.

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Zoho Inventory: What sales channels does Zoho Inventory integrate with?

Zoho Inventory integrates with major online marketplaces including Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and WooCommerce, with automatic stock and order syncing across all integrated channels.

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Cin7: What sales order limits apply to each plan?

Standard supports 6,000 orders annually, Pro supports 24,000 orders annually, and Advanced supports 120,000 orders annually. Cin7 Omni has flexible order volumes.

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Zoho Inventory: Can Zoho Inventory manage multiple locations?

Yes. The free plan supports up to two locations, with paid plans supporting multiple warehouses and locations for larger operations.

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Cin7: Does Cin7 offer material requirements planning on all plans?

No, material requirements planning is only available on Pro ($599/month) and Advanced ($1,199/month) plans. The Standard plan does not include this feature.

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