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Extensiv vs Sortly

Extensiv logo

Extensiv

Inventory Management

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sortly logo

Sortly

Inventory Management

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sortly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • They diverge on capability: Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Sortly covers Photo-based inventory.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Extensiv and Sortly actually diverge.

Attributes where Extensiv and Sortly differ
AttributeExtensivSortly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20062013

Identical on both: 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
  • Warehouse management
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay

Only in Sortly

  • Photo-based inventory
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom categories
  • Low stock notifications
  • Barcode scanning
  • CSV export
  • API access
  • Zapier

Both cover

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

Sortly

  • Visual inventory trackingnot Extensiv
  • Asset managementnot Extensiv
  • Photo documentationnot Extensiv
  • Mobile inventorynot 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

Sortly

  • Mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • Minimal advanced reporting features lacking depth and customization options
  • No native serial number tracking capability, limiting asset management functionality
  • Synchronization problems occur when reconnecting from offline mode

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

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

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 Sortly if

  • You need photo-based inventory.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-location support.
Sortly review

Questions people ask

Is Extensiv or Sortly better?
Neither clearly leads. Extensiv starts at On request and Sortly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Extensiv or Sortly?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Extensiv and Free for Sortly.
Does Extensiv or Sortly run on more platforms?
Extensiv runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Sortly for free?
Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Extensiv starts at On request.
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 Sortly is typically brought in for.
What can Extensiv do that Sortly cannot?
Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization. Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sortly: What is included in Sortly's free plan?

Sortly's free plan includes 100 unique items and 1 user license, sufficient for testing or very small inventories, with permanent access.

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Sortly: What are Sortly's paid tier pricing and item limits?

Sortly offers Advanced ($49/month, 500 items), Ultra ($149/month, 2,000 items), Premium ($299/month, 5,000 items), and Enterprise with custom pricing for 10,000+ items. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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Sortly: Does Sortly offer offline functionality?

Sortly has offline mode on mobile apps, though with potential synchronization issues when reconnecting. Offline mode is not available on the free plan.

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Sortly: Does Sortly have a mobile app?

Yes, Sortly offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. However, users report slow performance and occasional crashes, plus lack of bulk actions available on the web platform.

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