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SkuVault vs Extensiv

SkuVault logo

SkuVault

Software

Warehouse management for high-volume sellers

From
On request
Rated
-
Extensiv logo

Extensiv

Software

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

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; Extensiv sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • They diverge on capability: SkuVault covers Pick/pack optimization, Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SkuVault and Extensiv actually diverge.

Attributes where SkuVault and Extensiv differ
AttributeSkuVaultExtensiv
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20112006

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

  • Pick/pack optimization
  • Inventory tracking
  • Quality control
  • ShipStation
  • QuickBooks

Only in Extensiv

  • Omnichannel fulfillment
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Walmart
  • NetSuite

Both cover

  • Warehouse management
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • 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 Extensiv
  • Order fulfillment automationnot Extensiv
  • Warehouse management and pickingnot Extensiv

Extensiv

  • Warehouse management for a third-party logistics providernot SkuVault
  • Billing warehouse clients for storage and handlingnot SkuVault
  • Order and inventory sync across sales channelsnot SkuVault
  • Small parcel rate shopping and label printingnot SkuVault
  • Managing a network of fulfilment partnersnot 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

Extensiv

  • Sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • Built for third-party logistics providers rather than brands running their own warehouse
  • Pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

SkuVault

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault review.

Extensiv

On request
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core features
    • 10 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 25 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Full platform
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose SkuVault if

  • You need pick/pack optimization.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory tracking.

Choose Extensiv if

  • You need omnichannel fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want order routing.

Questions people ask

Is SkuVault or Extensiv better?
Neither clearly leads. SkuVault starts at On request and Extensiv at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SkuVault or Extensiv?
SkuVault starts at On request and Extensiv at On request.
Does SkuVault or Extensiv run on more platforms?
SkuVault runs on Web, Mobile. Extensiv 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 Extensiv is typically brought in for.
What can SkuVault do that Extensiv cannot?
SkuVault covers Pick/pack optimization, Inventory tracking, Quality control, ShipStation. Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Order routing, Inventory optimization, Walmart. Both handle Warehouse management, Shopify, Amazon, eBay.

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