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Netstock vs Quartzy

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Netstock

Inventory

Demand planning and inventory optimization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Quartzy

Inventory

Lab inventory and ordering software funded by the supply marketplace attached to it

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Netstock pricing starts at $900/month, requiring annual commitment; Quartzy the vendor earns margin on supplies bought through its own Shop, so the recommended purchasing path is not necessarily the cheapest one for a university that already holds negotiated supplier contracts.
  • They diverge on capability: Netstock covers Demand forecasting, Quartzy covers Inventory tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Netstock and Quartzy actually diverge.

Attributes where Netstock and Quartzy differ
AttributeNetstockQuartzy
Starting priceOn request$50/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer month by user tier
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-based, API accessWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2009Unknown

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 Netstock

  • Demand forecasting
  • Inventory optimization
  • Replenishment planning
  • Classification
  • SAP
  • NetSuite
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks

Only in Quartzy

  • Inventory tracking
  • Request and approval
  • Quartzy Shop
  • Order tracking
  • Spend reporting
  • Barcode scanning
  • PunchOut
  • Vendor catalogues

What people use each for

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

Netstock

  • Inventory managementnot Quartzy
  • Supply chain optimizationnot Quartzy
  • ERP system integrationnot Quartzy
  • Demand forecastingnot Quartzy
  • Multi-location inventorynot Quartzy

Quartzy

  • An academic lab of three postdocs replacing a shared freezer spreadsheet that nobody updates after a reagent runs outnot Netstock
  • A small biotech that wants requests approved by a lab manager before any money is committednot Netstock
  • A principal investigator tracking consumable spend against separate grant codes for reportingnot Netstock
  • A growing company standardising ordering across two lab sites so duplicate reagent purchases stopnot Netstock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Netstock

  • Pricing starts at $900/month, requiring annual commitment
  • Custom pricing model makes comparison difficult
  • Requires contacting sales for specific quotes

Quartzy

  • The vendor earns margin on supplies bought through its own Shop, so the recommended purchasing path is not necessarily the cheapest one for a university that already holds negotiated supplier contracts.
  • Seat limits are tight, at three users on Academia and five on Industry, and exceeding them pushes you into a quoted Enterprise contract rather than a predictable per seat increment.
  • It is not a LIMS: there is no sample workflow, instrument integration, electronic lab notebook or 21 CFR Part 11 audit trail, so a lab moving toward regulated work will need a second system.
  • Prices are billed annually, so the USD 250 Industry plan is a USD 3,000 upfront commitment for a five-person team, which is significant for an early-stage company.
  • Supplier catalogue coverage and pricing accuracy vary by region, and labs outside the United States frequently find their usual distributors missing or their contract pricing not reflected.

Pricing, plan by plan

Netstock

On request
  • Essential$500/month
    • Core forecasting
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Quartzy

$50/month
  • Academia$50/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 3 users
    • Inventory tracking and request workflow
  • Industry$250/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 5 users
    • Everything in Academia
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Quoted pricing
    • Unlimited users
    • PunchOut integration with institutional procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose Netstock if

  • You need demand forecasting.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
  • You also want inventory optimization.
Netstock review

Choose Quartzy if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want request and approval.
Quartzy review

Questions people ask

Is Netstock or Quartzy better?
Neither clearly leads. Netstock starts at On request and Quartzy at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Netstock or Quartzy?
Netstock starts at On request and Quartzy at $50/month.
Does Netstock or Quartzy run on more platforms?
Netstock runs on Web, Cloud-based, API access. Quartzy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Netstock best used for?
Netstock is most often used for inventory management, supply chain optimization, erp system integration, demand forecasting. Of those, inventory management and supply chain optimization are not what Quartzy is typically brought in for.
What can Netstock do that Quartzy cannot?
Netstock covers Demand forecasting, Inventory optimization, Replenishment planning, Classification. Quartzy covers Inventory tracking, Request and approval, Quartzy Shop, Order tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Netstock: How much does Netstock cost?

Netstock pricing starts at $900/month. Final cost depends on the product bundle selected and your specific business needs. Pricing is customized based on company size, location, and ERP system integration requirements.

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Quartzy: How much does Quartzy cost?

USD 50 per month billed annually for up to three users on Academia, USD 250 per month for up to five users on Industry, and quoted pricing for unlimited users on Enterprise.

Netstock: Does Netstock require an annual contract?

Yes. Netstock operates on annual subscription terms designed to deliver continuous value throughout the year.

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Quartzy: Do I have to buy supplies through Quartzy?

No, you can record orders placed elsewhere. But the Shop is how Quartzy earns beyond the subscription, and supplier credits are tied to it.

Netstock: How long does Netstock implementation take?

Typical implementation takes 6-10 weeks. On average, Netstock pays for itself within the first few weeks of use.

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Quartzy: Is Quartzy a LIMS?

No. It handles inventory and purchasing. It does not do sample workflow, instrument data or regulated electronic records.

Quartzy: What happens when we exceed the user limit?

You move to Enterprise, which is quoted rather than listed, so budget for a step change rather than an extra seat charge.

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