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Fishbowl vs SkuVault

Fishbowl logo

Fishbowl

ERP

Manufacturing and warehouse management for QuickBooks

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

SkuVault

Inventory

Warehouse management for high-volume sellers

From
On request
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; SkuVault no specific pricing published on pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Fishbowl covers Inventory management, SkuVault covers Warehouse management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fishbowl and SkuVault actually diverge.

Attributes where Fishbowl and SkuVault differ
AttributeFishbowlSkuVault
Starting price$4395/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
PlatformsWindows, CloudWeb, Mobile
CategoryERPInventory
Founded20012011

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

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

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Work orders
  • Barcode scanning
  • QuickBooks integration
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • QuickBooks Online
  • User permissions

Only in SkuVault

  • Warehouse management
  • Pick/pack optimization
  • Inventory tracking
  • Quality control
  • eBay
  • QuickBooks
  • Web support
  • Mobile app support

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • ShipStation

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 SkuVault
  • Manufacturing bills of materials, MRP, work orders and job costingnot SkuVault
  • Warehouse fulfilment, transfer orders and automated reorderingnot SkuVault
  • Multichannel selling with synchronised stock levelsnot SkuVault

SkuVault

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

SkuVault

  • No specific pricing published on pricing page
  • Custom pricing model based on monthly order volume
  • Higher tier options require contacting sales

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

SkuVault

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Fishbowl if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Windows, Cloud.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Fishbowl review

Choose SkuVault if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want pick/pack optimization.
SkuVault review

Questions people ask

Is Fishbowl or SkuVault better?
Neither clearly leads. Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and SkuVault at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fishbowl or SkuVault?
Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and SkuVault at On request.
Does Fishbowl or SkuVault run on more platforms?
Fishbowl runs on Windows, Cloud. SkuVault runs on Web, Mobile.
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 SkuVault is typically brought in for.
What can Fishbowl do that SkuVault cannot?
Fishbowl covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Work orders, Barcode scanning. SkuVault covers Warehouse management, Pick/pack optimization, Inventory tracking, Quality control. Both handle Shopify, Amazon, ShipStation.

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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SkuVault: How much does SkuVault cost?

SkuVault pricing is determined by monthly order volume through Linnworks. The vendor does not publish specific pricing figures on their website. Customers must request a demo or contact a specialist to receive a custom quote based on their anticipated monthly orders.

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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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SkuVault: What is SkuVault's pricing model?

SkuVault (now part of Linnworks) uses order-volume-based pricing rather than revenue-based fees. Plans are priced on monthly order volume, and customers exceed included limits must pay overage charges. Base pricing includes tailored onboarding and dedicated specialist support.

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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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SkuVault: What are SkuVault's included features?

SkuVault Core provides streamlined warehouse inventory management. Features include unlimited channel integrations, unlimited shipping label printing, AI-powered workflow optimization, real-time inventory syncing across 100+ marketplaces, and a mobile warehouse app with scanning capabilities.

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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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