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inFlow vs Stockpile

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inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stockpile

Software

Free inventory management for small teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stockpile has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Stockpile covers Item tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and Stockpile actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and Stockpile differ
AttributeinFlowStockpile
Starting price$129/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appWeb, Cloud-based
Founded20032013

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
  • Shopify

Only in Stockpile

  • Item tracking
  • Location management
  • Custom fields
  • Basic reports
  • CSV import/export
  • Barcode support
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

inFlow

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

Stockpile

  • Basic inventorynot inFlow
  • Asset trackingnot inFlow
  • Supply managementnot inFlow
  • Equipment trackingnot 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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

Stockpile

Nothing recorded yet. See the Stockpile review.

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

Stockpile

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited items
    • Multi-location
    • Basic reporting
  • Premium$5/month
    • Advanced reports
    • Barcode scanning
    • 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 Stockpile if

  • You need item tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want location management.
Stockpile review

Questions people ask

Is inFlow or Stockpile better?
Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and Stockpile at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, inFlow or Stockpile?
Stockpile has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for inFlow and Free for Stockpile.
Does inFlow or Stockpile run on more platforms?
inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. Stockpile runs on Web, Cloud-based.
Can I use Stockpile for free?
Yes. Stockpile 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 Stockpile is typically brought in for.
What can inFlow do that Stockpile cannot?
inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Stockpile covers Item tracking, Location management, Custom fields, Basic reports.

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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