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Finale Inventory vs inFlow

Finale Inventory logo

Finale Inventory

Software

High-volume inventory for e-commerce

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
inFlow logo

inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Finale Inventory the entry plan starts at $499 a month, which is a high floor for a small operation; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • They diverge on capability: Finale Inventory covers Serial tracking, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Finale Inventory and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where Finale Inventory and inFlow differ
AttributeFinale InventoryinFlow
Starting priceOn request$129/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
Founded20102003

Identical on both: 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 Finale Inventory

  • Serial tracking
  • Lot control
  • Multi-channel
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • BigCommerce
  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

Only in inFlow

  • Easy inventory tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Sales order management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Integration with accounting software
  • Email integration
  • Desktop support
  • Web-based support

Both cover

  • Barcode scanning
  • Shopify

What people use each for

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

Finale Inventory

  • Inventory and warehouse management across sales channelsnot inFlow
  • Barcode scanning and stock control for multichannel retailersnot inFlow

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot Finale Inventory
  • Order managementnot Finale Inventory
  • Purchase controlnot Finale Inventory
  • Stock alertsnot Finale Inventory

Where each one falls short

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

Finale Inventory

  • The entry plan starts at $499 a month, which is a high floor for a small operation
  • Both published prices are starting figures rather than fixed rates
  • The mobile barcode warehouse module requires the $799 Growth plan
  • Order volume and user limits are stated for the platform overall rather than per plan, so what a given tier actually allows is not published
  • Enterprise pricing is on request

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

Finale Inventory

On request
  • Starter$75/month
    • 5000 items
    • 2 users
    • Standard support
  • Bronze$199/month
    • 25000 items
    • 5 users
    • Priority support
  • Silver$349/month
    • 100000 items
    • 10 users
    • Premium support

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 Finale Inventory if

  • You need serial tracking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want lot control.
Finale Inventory review

Choose inFlow if

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

Questions people ask

Is Finale Inventory or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. Finale Inventory starts at On request and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Finale Inventory or inFlow?
Finale Inventory starts at On request and inFlow at $129/month.
Does Finale Inventory or inFlow run on more platforms?
Finale Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
What is Finale Inventory best used for?
Finale Inventory is most often used for inventory and warehouse management across sales channels, barcode scanning and stock control for multichannel retailers. Of those, inventory and warehouse management across sales channels and barcode scanning and stock control for multichannel retailers are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
What can Finale Inventory do that inFlow cannot?
Finale Inventory covers Serial tracking, Lot control, Multi-channel, Amazon. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Both handle Barcode scanning, Shopify.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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).

Source
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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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

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

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