Software · head to head
inFlow vs Wasp Barcode
inFlow
Software
Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses
- From
- $129/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; Wasp Barcode basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise)
- They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Wasp Barcode covers Asset tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which inFlow and Wasp Barcode actually diverge.
| Attribute | inFlow | Wasp Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $129/month | $108/month |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app | Web (Cloud), On-Premise |
| Founded | 2003 | 1999 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), 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
- Email integration
- Shopify
- Web-based support
Only in Wasp Barcode
- Asset tracking
- Inventory counts
- Location management
- Barcode printers
- Accounting software
- CSV import/export
- Mobile devices
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Barcode scanning
- Desktop support
- Cloud support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
inFlow
- Simple inventory trackingnot Wasp Barcode
- Order managementnot Wasp Barcode
- Purchase controlnot Wasp Barcode
- Stock alertsnot Wasp Barcode
Wasp Barcode
- Asset tracking and managementnot inFlow
- Inventory management for consumables and suppliesnot inFlow
- RFID-based high-value asset trackingnot inFlow
- GPS tracking for equipment and vehicles in motionnot inFlow
- Multi-location asset auditing and monitoringnot inFlow
- Lost item reduction and recoverynot 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- User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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
Wasp Barcode
- Basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise)
- Complete tier limited to 5 users (same additional user costs apply)
- Enterprise tier pricing not published and requires contacting sales
- Annual billing required for all plans (no monthly billing option)
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
Wasp Barcode
$108/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasp Barcode 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.
Choose Wasp Barcode if
- You need asset tracking.
- You work on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
- You also want inventory counts.
Questions people ask
- Is inFlow or Wasp Barcode better?
- Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and Wasp Barcode at $108/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, inFlow or Wasp Barcode?
- inFlow starts at $129/month and Wasp Barcode at $108/month.
- Does inFlow or Wasp Barcode run on more platforms?
- inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. Wasp Barcode runs on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
- 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 Wasp Barcode is typically brought in for.
- What can inFlow do that Wasp Barcode cannot?
- inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Wasp Barcode covers Asset tracking, Inventory counts, Location management, Barcode printers. Both handle Barcode scanning, Desktop support, Cloud support.
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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