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inFlow vs SkuVault

inFlow logo

inFlow

Inventory Management

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkuVault logo

SkuVault

Inventory Management

Warehouse management for high-volume sellers

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  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; SkuVault skuVault is now integrated within Linnworks platform; standalone product no longer exists as separate offering
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, SkuVault covers Warehouse management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and SkuVault actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and SkuVault differ
AttributeinFlowSkuVault
Starting price$129/monthOn request
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appWeb, Mobile
Founded20032011

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Desktop support

Only in SkuVault

  • Warehouse management
  • Pick/pack optimization
  • Inventory tracking
  • Quality control
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • ShipStation
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Shopify

What people use each for

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

inFlow

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

SkuVault

  • Multichannel inventory managementnot inFlow
  • Order fulfillment automationnot inFlow
  • Warehouse management and pickingnot 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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

SkuVault

  • SkuVault is now integrated within Linnworks platform; standalone product no longer exists as separate offering
  • Users migrating from SkuVault must adopt Linnworks ecosystem

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

SkuVault

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault review.

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 SkuVault if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want pick/pack optimization.
SkuVault review

Questions people ask

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

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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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