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Shopify Inventory vs Zoho Inventory

Shopify Inventory logo

Shopify Inventory

Inventory

Inventory management built into Shopify

From
$24/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho Inventory logo

Zoho Inventory

Inventory

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: Shopify Inventory inventory management is integrated into Shopify plans, not a standalone product; Zoho Inventory free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • They diverge on capability: Shopify Inventory covers Stock tracking, Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Shopify Inventory and Zoho Inventory differ
AttributeShopify InventoryZoho Inventory
Starting price$24/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20061996

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Shopify Inventory

  • Stock tracking
  • Multi-location inventory
  • Real-time sync
  • Inventory forecasting
  • Barcode scanning
  • CSV imports/exports
  • App ecosystem
  • POS

Only in Zoho Inventory

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile app support

What people use each for

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

Shopify Inventory

  • Multi-location inventory tracking and managementnot Zoho Inventory
  • Real-time inventory sync across online and physical storesnot Zoho Inventory
  • Order management and fulfillmentnot Zoho Inventory
  • Integration with Shopify's point-of-sale systemnot Zoho Inventory

Zoho Inventory

  • Multichannel order managementnot Shopify Inventory
  • Inventory trackingnot Shopify Inventory
  • Fulfillment automationnot Shopify Inventory
  • Supplier managementnot Shopify Inventory

Where each one falls short

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

Shopify Inventory

  • Inventory management is integrated into Shopify plans, not a standalone product
  • POS Pro for advanced retail features costs additional $89/month per location
  • Payment processing fees vary by tier: ranges from 2.9% to 2.5% plus per-transaction fees

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

Shopify Inventory

$24/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Shopify Inventory review.

Zoho Inventory

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho Inventory review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Shopify Inventory if

  • You need stock tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-location inventory.
Shopify Inventory 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 Shopify Inventory or Zoho Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Shopify Inventory starts at $24/month and Zoho Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shopify Inventory or Zoho Inventory?
Zoho Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for Shopify Inventory and Free for Zoho Inventory.
Does Shopify Inventory or Zoho Inventory run on more platforms?
Shopify Inventory runs on Web, iOS, Android. 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. Shopify Inventory starts at $24/month.
What is Shopify Inventory best used for?
Shopify Inventory is most often used for multi-location inventory tracking and management, real-time inventory sync across online and physical stores, order management and fulfillment, integration with shopify's point-of-sale system. Of those, multi-location inventory tracking and management and real-time inventory sync across online and physical stores are not what Zoho Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Shopify Inventory do that Zoho Inventory cannot?
Shopify Inventory covers Stock tracking, Multi-location inventory, Real-time sync, Inventory forecasting. Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling, Inventory sync, Order management, Purchase orders. Both handle Web support, Mobile app support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shopify Inventory: What are Shopify's main pricing tiers and monthly costs?

Shopify offers Basic ($32/month USD), Grow ($92/month), Advanced ($399/month), and Plus (from $2,300/month). Annual billing offers 25% discount on Basic, Grow, and Advanced tiers.

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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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Shopify Inventory: Does Shopify offer a free trial or introductory pricing?

Yes. New customers get a 3-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, the first 3 months cost $1/month before regular pricing applies.

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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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Shopify Inventory: What payment processing fees does Shopify charge, and do they vary by plan?

Basic plan charges 2.9% plus AED 1.00 per transaction. Grow charges 2.8% plus AED 1.00. Advanced charges 2.7% plus AED 1.00. Plus plan offers the most competitive rates.

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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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Shopify Inventory: How many inventory locations can I create on each Shopify plan?

Basic, Grow, and Advanced plans support 10 inventory locations. Plus plan supports 200 inventory locations for complex, multi-location operations.

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Shopify Inventory: What staff account limits apply to each Shopify plan?

Basic plan includes no additional staff accounts. Grow allows up to 5 staff accounts. Advanced allows up to 15 staff accounts. Plus plan offers unlimited staff accounts.

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