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Fishbowl vs Kingdee

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Fishbowl

ERP

Manufacturing and warehouse management for QuickBooks

From
$4395/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kingdee logo

Kingdee

ERP

Cloud ERP for enterprises in Asia

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fishbowl the $229 per month Essentials plan includes only 2 users, Growth at $429 includes 5 and Scale at $729 includes 10, all billed annually; Kingdee no pricing published on website; quote-based model only
  • They diverge on capability: Fishbowl covers Work orders, Kingdee covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fishbowl and Kingdee actually diverge.

Attributes where Fishbowl and Kingdee differ
AttributeFishbowlKingdee
Starting price$4395/one-time$300/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindows, CloudCloud, On-premise, Hybrid
Founded20011993

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

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 Fishbowl

  • Work orders
  • Barcode scanning
  • QuickBooks integration
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • ShipStation

Only in Kingdee

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Human resources
  • Chinese regulatory compliance
  • Local payment systems
  • Custom modules
  • Third-party systems
  • Data localization

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Fishbowl

  • Inventory and SKU tracking for wholesale and distribution businessesnot Kingdee
  • Manufacturing bills of materials, MRP, work orders and job costingnot Kingdee
  • Warehouse fulfilment, transfer orders and automated reorderingnot Kingdee
  • Multichannel selling with synchronised stock levelsnot Kingdee

Kingdee

  • Enterprise resource planningnot Fishbowl
  • Financial management and accountingnot Fishbowl
  • Supply chain and operations managementnot Fishbowl

Where each one falls short

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

Fishbowl

  • The $229 per month Essentials plan includes only 2 users, Growth at $429 includes 5 and Scale at $729 includes 10, all billed annually
  • A paid implementation package is required as part of purchase and covers a 6 to 8 week training certification
  • Lot tracking, demand forecasting and compliance documentation require the Scale plan at $729 per month
  • Advanced Warehouse from $595 per month and Advanced Manufacturing from $675 per month are quoted on team size and deployment rather than sold at a fixed rate
  • Demand forecasting and custom reports are add ons carrying separate fees
  • All listed plan prices are billed annually rather than monthly

Kingdee

  • No pricing published on website; quote-based model only
  • Requires contacting sales or requesting a demo for cost information

Pricing, plan by plan

Fishbowl

$4395/one-time
  • Fishbowl Warehouse$4395/one-time
    • Inventory tracking
    • Order management
    • QuickBooks sync
  • Fishbowl Manufacturing$5495/one-time
    • Work orders
    • Bill of materials
    • Shop floor control

Kingdee

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Financial management
    • Inventory
    • Basic supply chain
  • Enterprise$800/month
    • Complete ERP
    • Manufacturing
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Fishbowl if

  • You need work orders.
  • You work on Windows, Cloud.
  • You also want barcode scanning.
Fishbowl review

Choose Kingdee if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want supply chain.
Kingdee review

Questions people ask

Is Fishbowl or Kingdee better?
Neither clearly leads. Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and Kingdee at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fishbowl or Kingdee?
Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and Kingdee at $300/month.
Does Fishbowl or Kingdee run on more platforms?
Fishbowl runs on Windows, Cloud. Kingdee runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid.
What is Fishbowl best used for?
Fishbowl is most often used for inventory and sku tracking for wholesale and distribution businesses, manufacturing bills of materials, mrp, work orders and job costing, warehouse fulfilment, transfer orders and automated reordering, multichannel selling with synchronised stock levels. Of those, inventory and sku tracking for wholesale and distribution businesses and manufacturing bills of materials, mrp, work orders and job costing are not what Kingdee is typically brought in for.
What can Fishbowl do that Kingdee cannot?
Fishbowl covers Work orders, Barcode scanning, QuickBooks integration, QuickBooks Desktop. Kingdee covers Financial management, Supply chain, Human resources, Chinese regulatory compliance. Both handle Inventory management, Manufacturing, Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fishbowl: How much does Fishbowl Inventory cost per month?

Fishbowl Inventory pricing starts at $229/month (billed annually) for the Essentials tier, $429/month for Growth, and $729/month for Scale. The Advanced Manufacturing tier starts at $675/month and Advanced Warehouse starts at $595/month, though both are quote-based and vary by user count.

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Kingdee: How much does Kingdee cost?

Kingdee does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized by sales team based on your enterprise requirements. Contact Kingdee at +65 3138 7820 or request a demo.

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Fishbowl: How many users are included in each tier?

Essentials includes 2 users, Growth includes 5 users, and Scale includes 10 users. Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Warehouse support teams of 2 to 200+ users with pricing confirmed by quote based on your specific deployment.

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Kingdee: Does Kingdee offer flexible pricing for different company sizes?

Kingdee pricing is tailored to individual enterprise needs. Request a demo or contact their sales team to discuss pricing options for your organization.

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Fishbowl: Is Fishbowl billed monthly or annually?

Fishbowl Inventory plans require annual billing. The Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Warehouse plans have variable pricing confirmed by quote and may have different billing arrangements.

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Fishbowl: What's included when I sign up for Fishbowl?

All Fishbowl plans include an implementation package with specialist support, data migration services, and 6 to 8 weeks of certification training. Cloud hosting is included with Advanced Manufacturing plans.

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Fishbowl: Can I add more users if I exceed my tier's user limit?

You can upgrade to a higher tier which includes additional users. Essentials ($229/mo with 2 users) can upgrade to Growth ($429/mo with 5 users) or Scale ($729/mo with 10 users). Custom team sizes beyond 10 users require Advanced Manufacturing or Advanced Warehouse quotes.

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