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inFlow vs Zoho Inventory

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inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho Inventory logo

Zoho Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoho Inventory 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  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; Zoho Inventory free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and Zoho Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and Zoho Inventory differ
AttributeinFlowZoho Inventory
Starting price$129/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appWeb
Founded20031996

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
  • Shopify
  • Desktop support

Only in Zoho Inventory

  • Multi-channel selling
  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Purchase orders
  • Barcode management
  • Automated workflows
  • Zoho ecosystem
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Email integration

What people use each for

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

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot Zoho Inventory
  • Order managementnot Zoho Inventory
  • Purchase controlnot Zoho Inventory
  • Stock alertsnot Zoho Inventory

Zoho Inventory

  • Multichannel order managementnot inFlow
  • Inventory trackingnot inFlow
  • Fulfillment automationnot inFlow
  • Supplier managementnot 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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

Zoho Inventory

  • Free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • Advanced automation features require higher-tier plans
  • Limited customization compared to enterprise solutions

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

Zoho Inventory

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho Inventory 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 Zoho Inventory if

  • You need multi-channel selling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want inventory sync.
Zoho Inventory review

Questions people ask

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

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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Zoho Inventory: Does Zoho Inventory have a free tier?

Yes, Zoho Inventory offers a perpetual free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month, ideal for small businesses just starting out.

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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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Zoho Inventory: What sales channels does Zoho Inventory integrate with?

Zoho Inventory integrates with major online marketplaces including Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and WooCommerce, with automatic stock and order syncing across all integrated channels.

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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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Zoho Inventory: Can Zoho Inventory manage multiple locations?

Yes. The free plan supports up to two locations, with paid plans supporting multiple warehouses and locations for larger operations.

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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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