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DEAR Inventory vs NetSuite

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DEAR Inventory

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management system

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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NetSuite

ERP

Oracle cloud ERP covering finance, inventory, orders and commerce

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DEAR Inventory starting price of $349/month is high for small businesses; NetSuite pricing is quote-based and renewal increases are a persistent and well-documented complaint, so negotiate the renewal terms in the first contract rather than the first year price
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, NetSuite covers Unified financials.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and NetSuite differ
AttributeDEAR InventoryNetSuite
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryInventoryERP
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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
  • Accounting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify

Only in NetSuite

  • Unified financials
  • Inventory and order management
  • Procurement
  • Revenue recognition
  • SuiteScript customisation
  • Multi-subsidiary

What people use each for

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

DEAR Inventory

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

NetSuite

  • Companies whose month-end close has become a multi-week reconciliation exercisenot DEAR Inventory
  • Businesses preparing for an audit, funding round or acquisitionnot DEAR Inventory
  • Multi-entity groups consolidating across currencies and tax regimesnot DEAR Inventory
  • Operations that have outgrown QuickBooks but are not at SAP scalenot 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

NetSuite

  • Pricing is quote-based and renewal increases are a persistent and well-documented complaint, so negotiate the renewal terms in the first contract rather than the first year price
  • Implementation is a project measured in months with partner fees that routinely match or exceed the first year licence
  • Per-user licensing makes occasional access expensive, and companies frequently under-license then discover the constraint in use
  • Customisation through SuiteScript accumulates, and heavily customised accounts become harder and costlier to upgrade
  • Reporting is capable but unintuitive, and most finance teams still export to a spreadsheet for board reporting

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

NetSuite

On request
  • NetSuite$undefined/year
    • Base platform licence
    • Per-user licences
    • Modules by requirement

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 NetSuite if

  • You need unified financials.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory and order management.
NetSuite review

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Inventory or NetSuite better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory starts at On request and NetSuite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Inventory or NetSuite?
DEAR Inventory starts at On request and NetSuite at On request.
Does DEAR Inventory or NetSuite run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. NetSuite 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 NetSuite is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that NetSuite cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. NetSuite covers Unified financials, Inventory and order management, Procurement, Revenue recognition.

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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NetSuite: What does NetSuite actually cost?

Not published. The structure is a base platform licence plus per-user licences plus modules, on an annual contract, with implementation quoted separately. The implementation frequently matches or exceeds the first year licence.

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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NetSuite: Why do people complain about renewals?

Renewal increases are the most consistent complaint from NetSuite customers. The leverage is at first signature, so negotiate renewal caps into the initial contract rather than assuming the first-year discount persists.

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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NetSuite: When should a company move off QuickBooks?

Usually when reconciliation between finance, inventory and sales systems has become a recurring job rather than an occasional task, or when an audit, funding round or acquisition requires financials that withstand examination.

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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NetSuite: Is it the same as Oracle Fusion ERP?

No. Oracle owns both. NetSuite serves the mid-market; Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP targets large enterprises. They are separate products with separate roadmaps.

NetSuite: What is the biggest implementation risk?

Underestimating the partner effort and over-customising early. Customisation through SuiteScript is easy to add and expensive to carry, and heavily customised accounts are the ones that struggle at upgrade.

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