Inventory Management · head to head
Linnworks vs Wasp Barcode
Linnworks
Inventory Management
Multi-channel commerce automation
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Wasp Barcode
Inventory Management
Barcode-based inventory tracking solution
- From
- $108/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published; 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: Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Linnworks and Wasp Barcode actually diverge.
| Attribute | Linnworks | Wasp Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $108/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web (Cloud), On-Premise |
| Founded | 2009 | 1999 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).
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 Linnworks
- Inventory sync
- Order management
- Shipping automation
- Warehouse management
- Amazon
- eBay
- Shopify
- Magento
Only in Wasp Barcode
- Barcode scanning
- Asset tracking
- Inventory counts
- Location management
- Barcode printers
- Accounting software
- CSV import/export
- Mobile devices
Both cover
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Linnworks
- Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot Wasp Barcode
- Order and shipment automationnot Wasp Barcode
- Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot Wasp Barcode
Wasp Barcode
- Asset tracking and managementnot Linnworks
- Inventory management for consumables and suppliesnot Linnworks
- RFID-based high-value asset trackingnot Linnworks
- GPS tracking for equipment and vehicles in motionnot Linnworks
- Multi-location asset auditing and monitoringnot Linnworks
- Lost item reduction and recoverynot Linnworks
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Linnworks
- Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
- Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
- Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources
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
Linnworks
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.
Wasp Barcode
$108/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasp Barcode review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Linnworks if
- You need inventory sync.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want order management.
Choose Wasp Barcode if
- You need barcode scanning.
- You work on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
- You also want asset tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Linnworks or Wasp Barcode better?
- Neither clearly leads. Linnworks starts at On request and Wasp Barcode at $108/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Linnworks or Wasp Barcode?
- Linnworks starts at On request and Wasp Barcode at $108/month.
- Does Linnworks or Wasp Barcode run on more platforms?
- Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile. Wasp Barcode runs on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
- What is Linnworks best used for?
- Linnworks is most often used for multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplaces, order and shipment automation, warehouse management through add-on modules. Of those, multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplaces and order and shipment automation are not what Wasp Barcode is typically brought in for.
- What can Linnworks do that Wasp Barcode cannot?
- Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management. Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning, Asset tracking, Inventory counts, Location management. Both handle Desktop support.