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SkuVault vs Sortly

SkuVault logo

SkuVault

Inventory

Warehouse management for high-volume sellers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sortly logo

Sortly

Inventory

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sortly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: SkuVault no specific pricing published on pricing page; Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • They diverge on capability: SkuVault covers Warehouse management, Sortly covers Photo-based inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SkuVault and Sortly actually diverge.

Attributes where SkuVault and Sortly differ
AttributeSkuVaultSortly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112013

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 SkuVault

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

Only in Sortly

  • Photo-based inventory
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom categories
  • Low stock notifications
  • Barcode scanning
  • CSV export
  • API access
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

SkuVault

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

Sortly

  • Visual inventory trackingnot SkuVault
  • Asset managementnot SkuVault
  • Photo documentationnot SkuVault
  • Mobile inventorynot SkuVault

Where each one falls short

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

SkuVault

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

Sortly

  • Mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • Minimal advanced reporting features lacking depth and customization options
  • No native serial number tracking capability, limiting asset management functionality
  • Synchronization problems occur when reconnecting from offline mode

Pricing, plan by plan

SkuVault

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault review.

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

Which should you pick?

Choose SkuVault if

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

Choose Sortly if

  • You need photo-based inventory.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-location support.
Sortly review

Questions people ask

Is SkuVault or Sortly better?
Neither clearly leads. SkuVault starts at On request and Sortly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SkuVault or Sortly?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SkuVault and Free for Sortly.
Does SkuVault or Sortly run on more platforms?
SkuVault runs on Web, Mobile. Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Sortly for free?
Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SkuVault starts at On request.
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 Sortly is typically brought in for.
What can SkuVault do that Sortly cannot?
SkuVault covers Warehouse management, Pick/pack optimization, Inventory tracking, Quality control. Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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Sortly: What is included in Sortly's free plan?

Sortly's free plan includes 100 unique items and 1 user license, sufficient for testing or very small inventories, with permanent access.

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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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Sortly: What are Sortly's paid tier pricing and item limits?

Sortly offers Advanced ($49/month, 500 items), Ultra ($149/month, 2,000 items), Premium ($299/month, 5,000 items), and Enterprise with custom pricing for 10,000+ items. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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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.

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Sortly: Does Sortly offer offline functionality?

Sortly has offline mode on mobile apps, though with potential synchronization issues when reconnecting. Offline mode is not available on the free plan.

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Sortly: Does Sortly have a mobile app?

Yes, Sortly offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. However, users report slow performance and occasional crashes, plus lack of bulk actions available on the web platform.

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