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Extensiv vs DEAR Inventory

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Extensiv

Software

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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DEAR Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Extensiv sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Extensiv and DEAR Inventory differ
AttributeExtensivDEAR Inventory
Founded20062013

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based), 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 Extensiv

  • Omnichannel fulfillment
  • Warehouse management
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Walmart
  • NetSuite

Only in DEAR Inventory

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Extensiv

  • Warehouse management for a third-party logistics providernot DEAR Inventory
  • Billing warehouse clients for storage and handlingnot DEAR Inventory
  • Order and inventory sync across sales channelsnot DEAR Inventory
  • Small parcel rate shopping and label printingnot DEAR Inventory
  • Managing a network of fulfilment partnersnot DEAR Inventory

DEAR Inventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

Extensiv

  • Sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • Built for third-party logistics providers rather than brands running their own warehouse
  • Pricing is not published

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Extensiv

On request
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core features
    • 10 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 25 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Full platform
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Extensiv if

  • You need omnichannel fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Extensiv review

Choose DEAR Inventory if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want manufacturing.
DEAR Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Extensiv or DEAR Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Extensiv starts at On request and DEAR Inventory at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Extensiv or DEAR Inventory?
Extensiv starts at On request and DEAR Inventory at On request.
Does Extensiv or DEAR Inventory run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Extensiv best used for?
Extensiv is most often used for warehouse management for a third-party logistics provider, billing warehouse clients for storage and handling, order and inventory sync across sales channels, small parcel rate shopping and label printing. Of those, warehouse management for a third-party logistics provider and billing warehouse clients for storage and handling are not what DEAR Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Extensiv do that DEAR Inventory cannot?
Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization. DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Both handle Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Web support.
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