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inFlow vs TradeGecko

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inFlow

Inventory

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TradeGecko

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management platform

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  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; TradeGecko the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, TradeGecko covers Inventory management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and TradeGecko actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and TradeGecko differ
AttributeinFlowTradeGecko
Starting price$129/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20032012

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

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 TradeGecko

  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Purchase order automation
  • Supplier management
  • Multi-location support
  • Analytics dashboard
  • API integration
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Shopify

What people use each for

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

inFlow

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

TradeGecko

  • Wholesale managementnot inFlow
  • Distribution operationsnot inFlow
  • Multichannel sellingnot inFlow
  • B2B commercenot 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

TradeGecko

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce

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

TradeGecko

On request
  • Essentials$99/month
    • Basic inventory
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$249/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Full features
    • 25 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.
inFlow review

Choose TradeGecko if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want order management.
TradeGecko review

Questions people ask

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