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Inventory Management · head to head

Extensiv vs SkuVault

Extensiv logo

Extensiv

Inventory Management

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
SkuVault logo

SkuVault

Inventory Management

Warehouse management for high-volume sellers

From
On request
Rated
-

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; SkuVault skuVault is now integrated within Linnworks platform; standalone product no longer exists as separate offering
  • They diverge on capability: Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, SkuVault covers Pick/pack optimization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Extensiv and SkuVault actually diverge.

Attributes where Extensiv and SkuVault differ
AttributeExtensivSkuVault
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Mobile
Founded20062011

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).

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

Only in SkuVault

  • Pick/pack optimization
  • Inventory tracking
  • Quality control
  • ShipStation
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

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

SkuVault

  • Multichannel inventory managementnot Extensiv
  • Order fulfillment automationnot Extensiv
  • Warehouse management and pickingnot 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

SkuVault

  • SkuVault is now integrated within Linnworks platform; standalone product no longer exists as separate offering
  • Users migrating from SkuVault must adopt Linnworks ecosystem

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

SkuVault

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault 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.

Choose SkuVault if

  • You need pick/pack optimization.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory tracking.

Questions people ask

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

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