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Quartzy vs SkuVault

Quartzy logo

Quartzy

Inventory

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

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkuVault logo

SkuVault

Inventory

Warehouse management for high-volume sellers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; SkuVault no specific pricing published on pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Quartzy covers Request and approval, SkuVault covers Warehouse management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quartzy and SkuVault actually diverge.

Attributes where Quartzy and SkuVault differ
AttributeQuartzySkuVault
Starting price$50/monthOn request
Pricing modelPer month by user tierUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2011

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 Quartzy

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

Only in SkuVault

  • Warehouse management
  • Pick/pack optimization
  • Quality control
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • ShipStation
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Inventory tracking

What people use each for

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

Quartzy

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

SkuVault

  • Multichannel inventory managementnot Quartzy
  • Order fulfillment automationnot Quartzy
  • Warehouse management and pickingnot Quartzy

Where each one falls short

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

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.

SkuVault

  • No specific pricing published on pricing page
  • Custom pricing model based on monthly order volume
  • Higher tier options require contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

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

SkuVault

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Quartzy if

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

Choose SkuVault if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want pick/pack optimization.
SkuVault review

Questions people ask

Is Quartzy or SkuVault better?
Neither clearly leads. Quartzy starts at $50/month and SkuVault at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quartzy or SkuVault?
Quartzy starts at $50/month and SkuVault at On request.
Does Quartzy or SkuVault run on more platforms?
Quartzy runs on Web, iOS, Android. SkuVault runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Quartzy best used for?
Quartzy is most often used for an academic lab of three postdocs replacing a shared freezer spreadsheet that nobody updates after a reagent runs out, a small biotech that wants requests approved by a lab manager before any money is committed, a principal investigator tracking consumable spend against separate grant codes for reporting, a growing company standardising ordering across two lab sites so duplicate reagent purchases stop. Of those, an academic lab of three postdocs replacing a shared freezer spreadsheet that nobody updates after a reagent runs out and a small biotech that wants requests approved by a lab manager before any money is committed are not what SkuVault is typically brought in for.
What can Quartzy do that SkuVault cannot?
Quartzy covers Request and approval, Quartzy Shop, Order tracking, Spend reporting. SkuVault covers Warehouse management, Pick/pack optimization, Quality control, Shopify. Both handle Inventory tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

SkuVault: How much does SkuVault cost?

SkuVault pricing is determined by monthly order volume through Linnworks. The vendor does not publish specific pricing figures on their website. Customers must request a demo or contact a specialist to receive a custom quote based on their anticipated monthly orders.

Source
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.

SkuVault: What is SkuVault's pricing model?

SkuVault (now part of Linnworks) uses order-volume-based pricing rather than revenue-based fees. Plans are priced on monthly order volume, and customers exceed included limits must pay overage charges. Base pricing includes tailored onboarding and dedicated specialist support.

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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.

SkuVault: What are SkuVault's included features?

SkuVault Core provides streamlined warehouse inventory management. Features include unlimited channel integrations, unlimited shipping label printing, AI-powered workflow optimization, real-time inventory syncing across 100+ marketplaces, and a mobile warehouse app with scanning capabilities.

Source
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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