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Skubana vs SOS Inventory

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Skubana

Inventory

Inventory and order management for multi-channel sellers

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SOS Inventory logo

SOS Inventory

Inventory

Inventory management for QuickBooks Online

From
$69.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Skubana no pricing published on vendor website; SOS Inventory the Companion plan at $69.95 per month is limited to a single location and 1 custom field
  • They diverge on capability: Skubana covers Multi-warehouse management, SOS Inventory covers Lot tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Skubana and SOS Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Skubana and SOS Inventory differ
AttributeSkubanaSOS Inventory
Starting price$1000/month$69.95/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, Cloud-based
Founded20132011

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 Skubana

  • Multi-warehouse management
  • Real-time inventory sync
  • Unified order management
  • Automated workflows
  • Advanced analytics
  • Supplier management
  • Quality control
  • API access

Only in SOS Inventory

  • Lot tracking
  • Serial numbers
  • Manufacturing
  • Multi-location
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce
  • ShipStation

What people use each for

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

Skubana

  • Automating order fulfillment across multiple warehouse locationsnot SOS Inventory
  • Managing inventory visibility across distributed networksnot SOS Inventory
  • Streamlining picking, packing, and shipping workflowsnot SOS Inventory
  • Reducing labor costs and optimizing staffing decisionsnot SOS Inventory

SOS Inventory

  • Inventory managementnot Skubana
  • Job costingnot Skubana
  • Manufacturing automationnot Skubana

Where each one falls short

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

Skubana

  • No pricing published on vendor website
  • Product redirects to Extensiv Order Manager for pricing
  • Custom pricing requires vendor contact

SOS Inventory

  • The Companion plan at $69.95 per month is limited to a single location and 1 custom field
  • Serial and lot number tracking, barcoding and unlimited locations require the Plus plan at $139.95 per month
  • Phone support is excluded from the Companion plan
  • Job costing, advanced manufacturing and the customer portal require the Pro plan at $194.95 per month
  • Each plan includes only 2 to 5 users and additional users cost $25 each per month
  • The 2 months free discount requires paying a year up front

Pricing, plan by plan

Skubana

$1000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Skubana review.

SOS Inventory

$69.95/month
  • Companion$69.95/month
    • Basic inventory management
    • 2 included users
    • Additional users $25/month each
  • Plus$139.95/month
    • Labeled most popular
    • Unlimited locations
    • Serial and lot tracking
  • Pro$194.95/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Job costing
    • Advanced manufacturing

Which should you pick?

Choose Skubana if

  • You need multi-warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want real-time inventory sync.
Skubana review

Choose SOS Inventory if

  • You need lot tracking.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want serial numbers.
SOS Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Skubana or SOS Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Skubana starts at $1000/month and SOS Inventory at $69.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Skubana or SOS Inventory?
Skubana starts at $1000/month and SOS Inventory at $69.95/month.
Does Skubana or SOS Inventory run on more platforms?
Skubana runs on Web, Cloud. SOS Inventory runs on Web, Cloud-based.
What is Skubana best used for?
Skubana is most often used for automating order fulfillment across multiple warehouse locations, managing inventory visibility across distributed networks, streamlining picking, packing, and shipping workflows, reducing labor costs and optimizing staffing decisions. Of those, automating order fulfillment across multiple warehouse locations and managing inventory visibility across distributed networks are not what SOS Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Skubana do that SOS Inventory cannot?
Skubana covers Multi-warehouse management, Real-time inventory sync, Unified order management, Automated workflows. SOS Inventory covers Lot tracking, Serial numbers, Manufacturing, Multi-location.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Skubana: What channels does Skubana support?

Skubana supports Amazon, eBay, Newegg, Rakuten, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, and more for inventory and order management.

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SOS Inventory: How much does SOS Inventory cost?

SOS Inventory offers monthly plans from $69.95 for Companion to $194.95 for Pro. Annual billing saves approximately two months of fees. Additional users cost $25/month, and external connections are $25/month each.

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Skubana: What customer support does Skubana provide?

Skubana offers 24/7 customer support via phone, email, and online chat. Support is included in all pricing tiers.

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SOS Inventory: Does SOS Inventory offer a free trial?

Yes, SOS Inventory offers 14 days to explore its full range of features. Users can upgrade or downgrade plans easily through account settings.

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Skubana: What automation features does Skubana offer?

Skubana provides automated inventory updates, order processing, repricing, purchase order generation, and demand forecasting across multiple sales channels.

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SOS Inventory: What is the difference between SOS Inventory plans?

Companion includes 2 users and basic management. Plus is marked most popular and adds unlimited locations and lot tracking with 3 users. Pro adds advanced automation and manufacturing with 5 users.

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