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inFlow vs Netstock

inFlow logo

inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Netstock logo

Netstock

Software

Demand planning and inventory optimization

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; Netstock pricing starts at $900 a month, which is the only figure published
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Netstock covers Demand forecasting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and Netstock actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and Netstock differ
AttributeinFlowNetstock
Starting price$129/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appWeb, Cloud-based, API access
Founded20032009

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
  • Shopify

Only in Netstock

  • Demand forecasting
  • Inventory optimization
  • Replenishment planning
  • Classification
  • SAP
  • NetSuite
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

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

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot Netstock
  • Order managementnot Netstock
  • Purchase controlnot Netstock
  • Stock alertsnot Netstock

Netstock

  • Inventory forecasting and replenishment planningnot inFlow
  • Optimising stock levels across warehouses and suppliersnot 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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

Netstock

  • Pricing starts at $900 a month, which is the only figure published
  • No plan rates are listed, and cost depends on which product and bundle is selected
  • Reaching a quote requires completing a multi step form with company details

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

Netstock

On request
  • Essential$500/month
    • Core forecasting
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Full suite
    • 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 Netstock if

  • You need demand forecasting.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
  • You also want inventory optimization.

Questions people ask

Is inFlow or Netstock better?
Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and Netstock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, inFlow or Netstock?
inFlow starts at $129/month and Netstock at On request.
Does inFlow or Netstock run on more platforms?
inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. Netstock runs on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
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 Netstock is typically brought in for.
What can inFlow do that Netstock cannot?
inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Netstock covers Demand forecasting, Inventory optimization, Replenishment planning, Classification.

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.

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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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