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Linnworks vs Quartzy

Linnworks logo

Linnworks

Inventory

Multi-channel commerce automation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quartzy logo

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: Linnworks no published pricing on website; prospective customers must request a custom quote to learn costs; 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: Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Quartzy covers Inventory tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linnworks and Quartzy actually diverge.

Attributes where Linnworks and Quartzy differ
AttributeLinnworksQuartzy
Starting priceOn request$50/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer month by user tier
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, 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 Linnworks

  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Shipping automation
  • Warehouse management
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Shopify
  • Magento

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.

Linnworks

  • Multichannel inventory synchronization across 100+ marketplacesnot Quartzy
  • Order fulfillment automation and warehouse operationsnot Quartzy
  • Real-time stock management across Amazon, eBay, Walmart, TikTok Shopnot Quartzy
  • 3PL and fulfillment center operationsnot Quartzy

Quartzy

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

Where each one falls short

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

Linnworks

  • No published pricing on website; prospective customers must request a custom quote to learn costs
  • Pricing based on monthly order volume makes costs difficult to predict without direct vendor communication
  • Multiple add-on modules (Listing, WMS, Forecasting) each incur additional monthly charges beyond base plan pricing

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

Linnworks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.

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 Linnworks if

  • You need inventory sync.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Linnworks 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 Linnworks or Quartzy better?
Neither clearly leads. Linnworks 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, Linnworks or Quartzy?
Linnworks starts at On request and Quartzy at $50/month.
Does Linnworks or Quartzy run on more platforms?
Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile. Quartzy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Linnworks best used for?
Linnworks is most often used for multichannel inventory synchronization across 100+ marketplaces, order fulfillment automation and warehouse operations, real-time stock management across amazon, ebay, walmart, tiktok shop, 3pl and fulfillment center operations. Of those, multichannel inventory synchronization across 100+ marketplaces and order fulfillment automation and warehouse operations are not what Quartzy is typically brought in for.
What can Linnworks do that Quartzy cannot?
Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management. Quartzy covers Inventory tracking, Request and approval, Quartzy Shop, Order tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Linnworks: How is Linnworks pricing structured?

Linnworks charges based on monthly order volume, not percentage fees or revenue. Pricing is custom-quoted and includes two main tiers: SkuVault Core for warehouse management and Linnworks Advanced for end-to-end ecommerce management.

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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.

Linnworks: What happens if I exceed my monthly order limit on Linnworks?

If your monthly orders exceed the limit in your custom plan, overage fees apply. Linnworks recommends reviewing your usage with a specialist to adjust your tier or add capacity as needed.

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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.

Linnworks: What add-on modules are available for Linnworks?

Available add-ons include Linnworks Listing for multichannel listings, Linnworks WMS for warehouse management, Linnworks Forecasting at a flat fee, and SkuVault Enhanced Warehouse. Each incurs separate monthly charges.

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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.

Linnworks: Are there onboarding costs in addition to Linnworks monthly fees?

Yes, Linnworks charges a one-time onboarding fee calculated based on your selected package, implementation timeline, and available resources. The exact cost is determined during quote generation.

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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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