Software · head to head
inFlow vs DEAR Inventory
inFlow
Software
Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses
- From
- $129/month
- Rated
- -
DEAR Inventory
Software
Complete inventory and order management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; DEAR Inventory dEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator
- They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which inFlow and DEAR Inventory actually diverge.
| Attribute | inFlow | DEAR Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $129/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app | Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
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 inFlow
- Easy inventory tracking
- Purchase order management
- Sales order management
- Low stock alerts
- Integration with accounting software
- Barcode scanning
- Email integration
- Desktop support
Only in DEAR Inventory
- Inventory management
- Manufacturing
- Purchase orders
- Sales orders
- Accounting
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Amazon
Both cover
- Shopify
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
inFlow
- Simple inventory trackingnot DEAR Inventory
- Order managementnot DEAR Inventory
- Purchase controlnot DEAR Inventory
- Stock alertsnot DEAR Inventory
DEAR Inventory
- Manufacturing managementnot inFlow
- Order processingnot inFlow
- Stock controlnot inFlow
- Financial integrationnot inFlow
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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- User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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
DEAR Inventory
- DEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator
Pricing, plan by plan
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
DEAR Inventory
On request- Standard$249/month
- Core features
- 5 users
- Standard support
- Professional$449/month
- Advanced manufacturing
- 10 users
- Priority support
- Enterprise$849/month
- Full features
- Unlimited users
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose inFlow if
- You need easy inventory tracking.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
- You also want purchase order management.
Choose DEAR Inventory if
- You need inventory management.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- You also want manufacturing.
Questions people ask
- Is inFlow or DEAR Inventory better?
- Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and DEAR Inventory at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, inFlow or DEAR Inventory?
- inFlow starts at $129/month and DEAR Inventory at On request.
- Does inFlow or DEAR Inventory run on more platforms?
- inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- What is inFlow best used for?
- inFlow is most often used for simple inventory tracking, order management, purchase control, stock alerts. Of those, simple inventory tracking and order management are not what DEAR Inventory is typically brought in for.
- What can inFlow do that DEAR Inventory cannot?
- inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Both handle 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.
SourceinFlow: 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).
SourceinFlow: 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.
SourceinFlow: Is there a free trial available?
Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.
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