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Ecount vs inFlow

Ecount logo

Ecount

ERP & Business Operations

Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors

From
$55/month
Rated
-
inFlow logo

inFlow

Inventory Management

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • They diverge on capability: Ecount covers Financial management, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ecount and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where Ecount and inFlow differ
AttributeEcountinFlow
Starting price$55/month$129/month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
CategoryERP & Business OperationsInventory Management
Founded19992003

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Ecount

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Multi-currency
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems

Only in inFlow

  • Easy inventory tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Sales order management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Integration with accounting software
  • Barcode scanning
  • Email integration
  • Shopify

Both cover

  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Ecount

  • Asian market operationsnot inFlow
  • Multi-currency managementnot inFlow
  • Manufacturing optimizationnot inFlow
  • Regional compliancenot inFlow

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot Ecount
  • Order managementnot Ecount
  • Purchase controlnot Ecount
  • Stock alertsnot Ecount

Where each one falls short

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

Ecount

  • Mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • Complex navigation and setup requiring time investment and sometimes expert assistance

inFlow

  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • Customization options are limited with flaky screen customization functionality
  • Poor performance with large or complex inventories
  • Limited supply chain management features; focuses primarily on retail side
  • Basic plan has limited reporting options requiring upgrades for more reports
  • QuickBooks integration reported as problematic by users
  • BOM costing does not automatically update when raw part costs change
  • Audit trail limited to name and date, becoming insufficient as companies grow

Pricing, plan by plan

Ecount

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Ecount review.

inFlow

$129/month
  • Entrepreneur$129/month
    • 2 team members
    • 1 integration
    • 1,200 sales orders per year
  • Small Business$349/month
    • 5 team members
    • 3 integrations
    • 12,000 sales orders per year
  • Mid-Size$699/month
    • 10 team members
    • 5 integrations
    • Unlimited sales orders

Which should you pick?

Choose Ecount if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want manufacturing.

Choose inFlow if

  • You need easy inventory tracking.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
  • You also want purchase order management.

Questions people ask

Is Ecount or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. Ecount starts at $55/month and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ecount or inFlow?
Ecount starts at $55/month and inFlow at $129/month.
Does Ecount or inFlow run on more platforms?
Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
What is Ecount best used for?
Ecount is most often used for asian market operations, multi-currency management, manufacturing optimization, regional compliance. Of those, asian market operations and multi-currency management are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
What can Ecount do that inFlow cannot?
Ecount covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Both handle Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ecount: What is the pricing for Ecount ERP?

Ecount ERP costs $55 per month with unlimited users included. All features and unlimited users are available at this single tier, with no additional per-user fees.

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inFlow: What team member limits does each inFlow plan include?

Entrepreneur plan includes 2 team members (annual billing USD 129/month), Small Business includes 5 team members (USD 349/month), and Mid-Size includes 10 team members (USD 699/month). Additional users cost USD 29-49/month.

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Ecount: What platforms does Ecount support?

Ecount ERP is 100% web-based and cloud-based, accessible via Chrome, Edge, Safari and other browsers on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without software installation.

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inFlow: Does inFlow include manufacturing features?

Yes. inFlow offers separate Manufacturing plans (Startup, Growth, Scale) with assembly and kit creation for product variants, starting at USD 179/month (annual billing).

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Ecount: Does Ecount offer integrations with other business systems?

Yes. Ecount integrates with 400+ business applications including payment systems, ecommerce platforms (eBay, Shopee, Lazada), shipping solutions, and custom systems via Open API.

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inFlow: How many integrations does each plan support?

Entrepreneur plan includes 1 integration, Small Business includes 3 integrations, and Mid-Size includes 5 integrations. Enterprise plan supports unlimited integrations.

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Ecount: What support does Ecount provide?

Ecount offers 24/7 customer support, on-site training, and video resources. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for security.

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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.

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Ecount: How long is the typical implementation time for Ecount?

Implementation varies but typically requires significant time investment for data migration from previous systems. Expert assistance may be needed depending on system complexity and customization needs.

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