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DEAR Inventory vs Spocket

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DEAR Inventory

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Spocket logo

Spocket

Inventory

Dropshipping with US/EU suppliers

From
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; Spocket the Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Spocket covers Supplier marketplace.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and Spocket differ
AttributeDEAR InventorySpocket
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Browser extension, Cloud-based
Founded20132017

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

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Accounting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Amazon

Only in Spocket

  • Supplier marketplace
  • Product import
  • Inventory sync
  • Order automation
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • Wix
  • Squarespace

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Inventory

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

Spocket

  • Sourcing dropshipping products from US and EU suppliersnot DEAR Inventory
  • Importing supplier products into a Shopify or WooCommerce storenot DEAR Inventory
  • Automating order fulfilment to dropship suppliersnot 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

Spocket

  • The Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
  • Premium products start on the Professional plan at $59.99 per month, which allows 25 of them
  • Supplier chat requires the Professional plan
  • The free trial lasts 7 days across all plans
  • The lowest advertised monthly rates require annual prepayment

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

Spocket

On request
  • Starter$39.99/month
    • 25 unique products
    • 0% transaction fee
    • Access to 100M+ product catalog
  • Professional$59.99/month
    • 250 unique products
    • 25 premium products
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Empire$99.99/month
    • 10,000 unique products
    • 10,000 premium products
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Unicorn$299.99/month
    • 25,000 unique products
    • 25,000 premium products
    • 0% transaction fee

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 Spocket if

  • You need supplier marketplace.
  • You work on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
  • You also want product import.
Spocket review

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Inventory or Spocket better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory starts at On request and Spocket at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Inventory or Spocket?
DEAR Inventory starts at On request and Spocket at On request.
Does DEAR Inventory or Spocket run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. Spocket runs on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
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 Spocket is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that Spocket cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, Product import, Inventory sync, Order automation. Both handle Shopify, Web support, Cloud-based 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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Spocket: What does Spocket charge per transaction?

Spocket charges 0% transaction fees across all plans. Customers pay only the monthly plan fee without additional per-transaction costs.

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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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Spocket: Is there a free trial for Spocket?

Yes, Spocket offers a 7-day free trial available at signup, and customers can cancel their plan at any time.

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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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Spocket: How many products can I list on each Spocket plan?

The Starter plan includes 25 unique products. Professional adds 250 unique products (with 25 premium). Empire provides 10,000 unique products (with 10,000 premium). Unicorn offers 25,000 unique products (with 25,000 premium). All plans provide access to 100M+ products from the catalog.

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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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