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Fishbowl vs Unleashed

Fishbowl logo

Fishbowl

ERP

Manufacturing and warehouse management for QuickBooks

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

Unleashed

Inventory

Cloud inventory management for manufacturers

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; Unleashed limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • They diverge on capability: Fishbowl covers Inventory management, Unleashed covers Real-time inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fishbowl and Unleashed actually diverge.

Attributes where Fishbowl and Unleashed differ
AttributeFishbowlUnleashed
Starting price$4395/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindows, CloudWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryERPInventory
Founded20012013

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
  • Amazon

Only in Unleashed

  • Real-time inventory
  • Production management
  • Batch tracking
  • Serial number tracking
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • WooCommerce
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Shopify

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

Unleashed

  • Production planningnot Fishbowl
  • Batch trackingnot Fishbowl
  • Stock managementnot Fishbowl
  • Manufacturing analyticsnot 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

Unleashed

  • Limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • Cannot edit invoices once they are complete
  • Mobile app has limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • Advanced features like demand forecasting and bin-level stock tracking are missing or require higher-tier packages

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

Unleashed

On request
  • Small$129/month
    • Core inventory
    • 5 users
    • Email support
  • Medium$279/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Large$549/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Fishbowl if

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

Choose Unleashed if

  • You need real-time inventory.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want production management.
Unleashed review

Questions people ask

Is Fishbowl or Unleashed better?
Neither clearly leads. Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and Unleashed at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fishbowl or Unleashed?
Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and Unleashed at On request.
Does Fishbowl or Unleashed run on more platforms?
Fishbowl runs on Windows, Cloud. Unleashed runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Unleashed is typically brought in for.
What can Fishbowl do that Unleashed cannot?
Fishbowl covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Work orders, Barcode scanning. Unleashed covers Real-time inventory, Production management, Batch tracking, Serial number tracking. Both handle Shopify.

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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Unleashed: What are Unleashed's pricing plans?

Unleashed offers Core at $399/month and Pro at $729/month, with annual billing saving up to 10%. Additional modules like Warehouse Management ($149/mo) and Production ($69/mo) are available as add-ons.

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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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Unleashed: What accounting software does Unleashed integrate with?

Unleashed integrates seamlessly with Xero and QuickBooks, as well as various e-commerce and point-of-sale systems. However, integration with some platforms like Magento 2 has been reported as problematic.

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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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