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Fishbowl vs Zuper

Fishbowl logo

Fishbowl

ERP

Manufacturing and warehouse management for QuickBooks

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

Zuper

Field Service

Field service management with an API-first architecture and heavy integration surface

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; Zuper zuper publishes no pricing at all, and third-party reports span 50 to 150 US dollars per user per month, so you cannot even estimate a budget without a sales conversation.
  • They diverge on capability: Fishbowl covers Inventory management, Zuper covers Work order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fishbowl and Zuper actually diverge.

Attributes where Fishbowl and Zuper differ
AttributeFishbowlZuper
Starting price$4395/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsWindows, CloudWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryERPField Service
Founded2001Unknown

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
  • Shopify

Only in Zuper

  • Work order management
  • Intelligent dispatch
  • Technician mobile
  • Inventory
  • Job costing
  • Open API and webhooks
  • AI agents
  • Customer portal

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

Zuper

  • A service business whose customer records already live in Salesforce or HubSpot wants field execution underneath rather than a platform that insists on owning the customer.not Fishbowl
  • A solar or utility contractor needs work orders driven by an external asset or billing system through an API rather than entered by a dispatcher.not Fishbowl
  • A multi-location or franchise operation needs consistent job workflows and reporting across sites with an existing enterprise finance system to feed.not Fishbowl
  • A support organisation already running Zendesk or Freshdesk wants field visits raised from tickets and closed back into them without a middleware project.not 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

Zuper

  • Zuper publishes no pricing at all, and third-party reports span 50 to 150 US dollars per user per month, so you cannot even estimate a budget without a sales conversation.
  • At the reported rates it costs several times a Jobber or Housecall Pro seat, which makes it hard to justify for a small contractor who will use a fraction of the configuration surface.
  • The flexibility that makes it a good execution layer means it needs configuring: custom statuses, forms and workflow rules are strengths for a business with an operations analyst and a burden for one without.
  • Accounting is integration-only and the finance depth is thin next to platforms with native ledgers, so complex tax, multi-entity or progress billing scenarios push work back into the ERP.
  • It is a younger and smaller vendor than ServiceTitan or FieldEdge with a correspondingly thinner partner and implementation network, so if you need local implementation help outside the main markets you may be dealing directly with the vendor or doing it yourself.

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

Zuper

On request
  • Starter$undefined/month
    • Core work orders, scheduling and mobile app
    • Standard integrations
    • Priced per user on application
  • Growth$undefined/month
    • Adds inventory, job costing and advanced workflows
    • Quoted on application
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom workflows, API access at scale and dedicated support
    • Quoted on application, typically with an annual commitment

Which should you pick?

Choose Fishbowl if

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

Choose Zuper if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want intelligent dispatch.
Zuper review

Questions people ask

Is Fishbowl or Zuper better?
Neither clearly leads. Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and Zuper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fishbowl or Zuper?
Fishbowl starts at $4395/one-time and Zuper at On request.
Does Fishbowl or Zuper run on more platforms?
Fishbowl runs on Windows, Cloud. Zuper 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 Zuper is typically brought in for.
What can Fishbowl do that Zuper cannot?
Fishbowl covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Work orders, Barcode scanning. Zuper covers Work order management, Intelligent dispatch, Technician mobile, Inventory.

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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Zuper: How much does Zuper cost?

It is not published. Independent reports put it roughly between 50 and 150 US dollars per user per month depending on tier and volume, usually on an annual commitment.

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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Zuper: Can Zuper run under Salesforce or HubSpot?

Yes, that is one of its main positions. It integrates as a field execution layer rather than requiring you to move the customer record.

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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Zuper: Does it work offline?

The technician mobile app is built to capture work offline and sync when connectivity returns.

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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Zuper: Is Zuper suitable for a five person contractor?

Usually not on cost. At the reported per-seat rates, Jobber or Housecall Pro deliver the same day-to-day job flow far cheaper.

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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