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inFlow vs Limble CMMS

inFlow logo

inFlow

Inventory Management

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Limble CMMS logo

Limble CMMS

Inventory Management

Easy-to-use maintenance management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; Limble CMMS prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Limble CMMS covers Work order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and Limble CMMS actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and Limble CMMS differ
AttributeinFlowLimble CMMS
Starting price$129/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20032015

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

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
  • Shopify

Only in Limble CMMS

  • Work order management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Parts tracking
  • Asset management
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Slack
  • Email

What people use each for

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

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot Limble CMMS
  • Order managementnot Limble CMMS
  • Purchase controlnot Limble CMMS
  • Stock alertsnot Limble CMMS

Limble CMMS

  • Preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plantnot inFlow
  • Work order management for maintenance techniciansnot inFlow
  • Spare parts inventory and purchase ordersnot inFlow
  • Asset history and downtime trackingnot inFlow
  • Regulated environments needing 21 CFR compliance on the Enterprise tiernot 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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

Limble CMMS

  • Prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead
  • Mobile offline mode is withheld from the Standard tier, which matters for technicians working in plant with no signal
  • Spare parts, vendor and purchase order management all require Premium+
  • REST API access is not available on Standard
  • SSO is an add-on on Premium+ and only included with Enterprise
  • Multi-location tools, custom roles and 21 CFR compliance are Enterprise only

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

Limble CMMS

On request
  • Basic$40/month
    • Work orders
    • PM scheduling
    • Mobile app
  • Standard$55/month
    • Parts inventory
    • Reporting
    • Integrations
  • Premium$85/month
    • Full features
    • API access
    • Priority 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.
inFlow review

Choose Limble CMMS if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want preventive maintenance.
Limble CMMS review

Questions people ask

Is inFlow or Limble CMMS better?
Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and Limble CMMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, inFlow or Limble CMMS?
inFlow starts at $129/month and Limble CMMS at On request.
Does inFlow or Limble CMMS run on more platforms?
inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. Limble CMMS 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 Limble CMMS is typically brought in for.
What can inFlow do that Limble CMMS cannot?
inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Limble CMMS covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Parts tracking, Asset management.

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.

Source
inFlow: 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).

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inFlow: 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.

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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.

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