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BlueCart vs DEAR Inventory

BlueCart logo

BlueCart

Inventory

Restaurant procurement and ordering platform

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DEAR Inventory logo

DEAR Inventory

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BlueCart primarily focused on food and hospitality industry with limited applicability to other sectors; DEAR Inventory starting price of $349/month is high for small businesses
  • They diverge on capability: BlueCart covers Supplier ordering, DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where BlueCart and DEAR Inventory differ
AttributeBlueCartDEAR Inventory
Starting price$10/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20142013

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

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 BlueCart

  • Supplier ordering
  • Spend analytics
  • Budget tracking
  • Inventory
  • Order history
  • Mobile ordering
  • Restaurant365
  • Ios support

Only in DEAR Inventory

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Accounting
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

BlueCart

  • Point of Salenot DEAR Inventory
  • Order Managementnot DEAR Inventory
  • Inventory Controlnot DEAR Inventory
  • Staff Schedulingnot DEAR Inventory

DEAR Inventory

  • Inventory management and trackingnot BlueCart
  • E-commerce integration and synchronizationnot BlueCart
  • Multi-channel order managementnot BlueCart
  • Stock and supply chain managementnot BlueCart

Where each one falls short

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

BlueCart

  • Primarily focused on food and hospitality industry with limited applicability to other sectors
  • Requires supplier adoption for full functionality

DEAR Inventory

  • Starting price of $349/month is high for small businesses
  • Base plan limited to 6 integrations; additional integrations require separate purchase
  • No published details on integration add-on costs
  • Redirects to Cin7.com, indicating product has been acquired or rebranded

Pricing, plan by plan

BlueCart

$10/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BlueCart review.

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 BlueCart if

  • You need supplier ordering.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want spend analytics.
BlueCart review

Choose DEAR Inventory if

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

Questions people ask

Is BlueCart or DEAR Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. BlueCart starts at $10/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, BlueCart or DEAR Inventory?
BlueCart starts at $10/month and DEAR Inventory at On request.
Does BlueCart or DEAR Inventory run on more platforms?
BlueCart runs on Web, Mobile. DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
What is BlueCart best used for?
BlueCart is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what DEAR Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can BlueCart do that DEAR Inventory cannot?
BlueCart covers Supplier ordering, Spend analytics, Budget tracking, Inventory. DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Both handle QuickBooks, Xero, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BlueCart: What is BlueCart's base pricing?

BlueCart pricing starts at $10 per month, with pricing tiers based on the number of orders processed per month.

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DEAR Inventory: How much does DEAR Inventory cost?

DEAR Inventory (now Cin7) pricing starts at $349 per month for plans that accommodate up to 6 e-commerce and app integrations. Additional integrations are available for purchase.

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BlueCart: Who can use BlueCart?

BlueCart is designed as a wholesale order management platform for both buyers (restaurants, hospitality businesses) and suppliers in the food industry to streamline the procurement process.

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DEAR Inventory: Is there a free trial for DEAR Inventory?

Yes, Cin7 (formerly DEAR Inventory) offers a free trial option. Contact the vendor directly or visit their website to start a free trial.

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DEAR Inventory: What integrations does DEAR Inventory support?

DEAR Inventory base plans include up to 6 e-commerce and app integrations. Additional integrations beyond the base 6 are available but require separate purchase.

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DEAR Inventory: Is DEAR Inventory still available?

DEAR Inventory has been rebranded as Cin7. The Cin7 platform continues to provide inventory management with e-commerce integrations at $349/month starting price.

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