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DEAR Inventory vs Stockpile

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DEAR Inventory

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management system

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stockpile

Inventory

Free inventory management for small teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stockpile has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Stockpile covers Item tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and Stockpile differ
AttributeDEAR InventoryStockpile
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Cloud-based

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory), founded (2013).

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 Stockpile

  • Item tracking
  • Location management
  • Custom fields
  • Basic reports
  • CSV import/export
  • Barcode support

Both cover

  • 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 Stockpile
  • E-commerce integration and synchronizationnot Stockpile
  • Multi-channel order managementnot Stockpile
  • Stock and supply chain managementnot Stockpile

Stockpile

  • Basic inventorynot DEAR Inventory
  • Asset trackingnot DEAR Inventory
  • Supply managementnot DEAR Inventory
  • Equipment trackingnot 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

Stockpile

Nothing recorded yet. See the Stockpile review.

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

Stockpile

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited items
    • Multi-location
    • Basic reporting
  • Premium$5/month
    • Advanced reports
    • Barcode scanning
    • Priority support

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 Stockpile if

  • You need item tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want location management.
Stockpile review

Questions people ask

Is DEAR Inventory or Stockpile better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory starts at On request and Stockpile at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Inventory or Stockpile?
Stockpile has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DEAR Inventory and Free for Stockpile.
Does DEAR Inventory or Stockpile run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. Stockpile runs on Web, Cloud-based.
Can I use Stockpile for free?
Yes. Stockpile has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DEAR Inventory starts at On request.
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 Stockpile is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that Stockpile cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Stockpile covers Item tracking, Location management, Custom fields, Basic reports. Both handle 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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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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