Software · head to head
inFlow vs Spocket
inFlow
Software
Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses
- From
- $129/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Spocket has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; Spocket the Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
- They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Spocket covers Supplier marketplace.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which inFlow and Spocket actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Spocket
- Supplier marketplace
- Product import
- Inventory sync
- Order automation
- WooCommerce
- BigCommerce
- Wix
- Squarespace
Both cover
- Shopify
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
inFlow
- Simple inventory trackingnot Spocket
- Order managementnot Spocket
- Purchase controlnot Spocket
- Stock alertsnot Spocket
Spocket
- Sourcing dropshipping products from US and EU suppliersnot inFlow
- Importing supplier products into a Shopify or WooCommerce storenot inFlow
- Automating order fulfilment to dropship 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- User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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
Spocket
- The Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
- Premium products start on the Professional plan at $59.99 per month, which allows 25 of them
- Supplier chat requires the Professional plan
- The free trial lasts 7 days across all plans
- The lowest advertised monthly rates require annual prepayment
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
Spocket
Free- FreeFree
- 25 products
- Basic features
- Email support
- Starter$24/month
- 250 products
- Real-time inventory
- Chat support
- Pro$49/month
- Unlimited products
- Premium suppliers
- 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.
Choose Spocket if
- You need supplier marketplace.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
- You also want product import.
Questions people ask
- Is inFlow or Spocket better?
- Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and Spocket at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, inFlow or Spocket?
- Spocket has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for inFlow and Free for Spocket.
- Does inFlow or Spocket run on more platforms?
- inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. Spocket runs on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
- Can I use Spocket for free?
- Yes. Spocket has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. inFlow starts at $129/month.
- 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 Spocket is typically brought in for.
- What can inFlow do that Spocket cannot?
- inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, Product import, Inventory sync, Order automation. 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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