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Extensiv vs Linnworks

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Extensiv

Software

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Linnworks

Software

Multi-channel commerce automation

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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; Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Linnworks covers Inventory sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Extensiv and Linnworks actually diverge.

Attributes where Extensiv and Linnworks differ
AttributeExtensivLinnworks
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Mobile
Founded20062009

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Walmart
  • NetSuite
  • Mobile app support

Only in Linnworks

  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Shipping automation
  • Magento
  • Royal Mail
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Warehouse management
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Web 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 Linnworks
  • Billing warehouse clients for storage and handlingnot Linnworks
  • Order and inventory sync across sales channelsnot Linnworks
  • Small parcel rate shopping and label printingnot Linnworks
  • Managing a network of fulfilment partnersnot Linnworks

Linnworks

  • Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot Extensiv
  • Order and shipment automationnot Extensiv
  • Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot 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

Linnworks

  • Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
  • Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources

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

Linnworks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Extensiv if

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

Choose Linnworks if

  • You need inventory sync.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Linnworks review

Questions people ask

Is Extensiv or Linnworks better?
Neither clearly leads. Extensiv starts at On request and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Extensiv or Linnworks?
Extensiv starts at On request and Linnworks at On request.
Does Extensiv or Linnworks run on more platforms?
Extensiv runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Linnworks is typically brought in for.
What can Extensiv do that Linnworks cannot?
Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Order routing, Inventory optimization, Walmart. Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Magento. Both handle Warehouse management, Shopify, Amazon, eBay.
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