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DEAR Inventory vs Linnworks

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DEAR Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linnworks logo

Linnworks

Software

Multi-channel commerce automation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Linnworks covers Inventory sync.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and Linnworks differ
AttributeDEAR InventoryLinnworks
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Mobile
Founded20132009

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 DEAR Inventory

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Accounting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Mobile app support

Only in Linnworks

  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Shipping automation
  • Warehouse management
  • Magento
  • Royal Mail
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Inventory

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

Linnworks

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

Linnworks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.

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 Linnworks if

  • You need inventory sync.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Linnworks review

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Inventory or Linnworks better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory starts at On request and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Inventory or Linnworks?
DEAR Inventory starts at On request and Linnworks at On request.
Does DEAR Inventory or Linnworks run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
What is DEAR Inventory best used for?
DEAR Inventory is most often used for manufacturing management, order processing, stock control, financial integration. Of those, manufacturing management and order processing are not what Linnworks is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that Linnworks cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management. Both handle Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Web support.
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