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DEAR Inventory vs e-Builder

DEAR Inventory logo

DEAR Inventory

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
e-Builder logo

e-Builder

Construction

Construction project management and accounting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DEAR Inventory starting price of $349/month is high for small businesses; e-Builder product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, e-Builder covers Project management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DEAR Inventory and e-Builder actually diverge.

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and e-Builder differ
AttributeDEAR Inventorye-Builder
Starting priceOn request$400/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryInventoryConstruction
Founded20132002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 DEAR Inventory

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

Only in e-Builder

  • Project management
  • Document control
  • RFI management
  • Collaboration
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365
  • Procore
  • SOC 2 compliance

Both cover

  • Accounting
  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Inventory

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

e-Builder

  • Project managementnot DEAR Inventory
  • Document controlnot DEAR Inventory
  • Financial managementnot DEAR Inventory
  • Collaborationnot DEAR Inventory

Where each one falls short

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

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

e-Builder

  • Product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link

Pricing, plan by plan

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

e-Builder

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • Project management
    • Document control
    • Accounting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom workflows
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose DEAR Inventory if

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

Choose e-Builder if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want document control.
e-Builder review

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Inventory or e-Builder better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory starts at On request and e-Builder at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Inventory or e-Builder?
DEAR Inventory starts at On request and e-Builder at $400/month.
Does DEAR Inventory or e-Builder run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. e-Builder runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is DEAR Inventory best used for?
DEAR Inventory is most often used for inventory management and tracking, e-commerce integration and synchronization, multi-channel order management, stock and supply chain management. Of those, inventory management and tracking and e-commerce integration and synchronization are not what e-Builder is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that e-Builder cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. e-Builder covers Project management, Document control, RFI management, Collaboration. Both handle Accounting, QuickBooks, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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