Software · head to head
SkuVault vs DEAR Inventory
DEAR Inventory
Software
Complete inventory and order management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: SkuVault skuVault is now integrated within Linnworks platform; standalone product no longer exists as separate offering; DEAR Inventory dEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator
- They diverge on capability: SkuVault covers Warehouse management, DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SkuVault and DEAR Inventory actually diverge.
| Attribute | SkuVault | DEAR Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 SkuVault
- Warehouse management
- Pick/pack optimization
- Inventory tracking
- Quality control
- ShipStation
Only in DEAR Inventory
- Inventory management
- Manufacturing
- Purchase orders
- Sales orders
- Accounting
- Xero
Both cover
- Shopify
- Amazon
- eBay
- QuickBooks
- Web support
- Mobile app support
- Cloud-based support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SkuVault
- Multichannel inventory managementnot DEAR Inventory
- Order fulfillment automationnot DEAR Inventory
- Warehouse management and pickingnot DEAR Inventory
DEAR Inventory
- Manufacturing managementnot SkuVault
- Order processingnot SkuVault
- Stock controlnot SkuVault
- Financial integrationnot SkuVault
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SkuVault
- SkuVault is now integrated within Linnworks platform; standalone product no longer exists as separate offering
- Users migrating from SkuVault must adopt Linnworks ecosystem
DEAR Inventory
- DEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator
Pricing, plan by plan
SkuVault
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault review.
DEAR Inventory
On request- Standard$249/month
- Core features
- 5 users
- Standard support
- Professional$449/month
- Advanced manufacturing
- 10 users
- Priority support
- Enterprise$849/month
- Full features
- Unlimited users
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose SkuVault if
- You need warehouse management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want pick/pack optimization.
Choose DEAR Inventory if
- You need inventory management.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- You also want manufacturing.
Questions people ask
- Is SkuVault or DEAR Inventory better?
- Neither clearly leads. SkuVault starts at On request and DEAR Inventory at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SkuVault or DEAR Inventory?
- SkuVault starts at On request and DEAR Inventory at On request.
- Does SkuVault or DEAR Inventory run on more platforms?
- SkuVault runs on Web, Mobile. DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- What is SkuVault best used for?
- SkuVault is most often used for multichannel inventory management, order fulfillment automation, warehouse management and picking. Of those, multichannel inventory management and order fulfillment automation are not what DEAR Inventory is typically brought in for.
- What can SkuVault do that DEAR Inventory cannot?
- SkuVault covers Warehouse management, Pick/pack optimization, Inventory tracking, Quality control. DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. Both handle Shopify, Amazon, eBay, QuickBooks.