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inFlow vs UpKeep

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inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Software

Mobile-first maintenance management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only UpKeep 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  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, UpKeep covers Work order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and UpKeep differ
AttributeinFlowUpKeep
Starting price$129/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20032014

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 UpKeep

  • Work order management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Asset management
  • Mobile-first
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

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

inFlow

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

UpKeep

  • Preventive and reactive maintenance schedulingnot inFlow
  • Work order management across multiple locationsnot inFlow
  • Asset lifecycle tracking and compliancenot 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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

UpKeep

  • Offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • Per-user pricing model; costs scale significantly with team size
  • Free trial available but tier details not documented; duration unspecified

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

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep 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 UpKeep if

  • You need work order management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want preventive maintenance.
UpKeep review

Questions people ask

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

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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