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SkuVault vs SOS Inventory

SkuVault logo

SkuVault

Inventory

Warehouse management for high-volume sellers

From
On request
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: SkuVault no specific pricing published on pricing page; SOS Inventory the Companion plan at $69.95 per month is limited to a single location and 1 custom field
  • They diverge on capability: SkuVault covers 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 SkuVault and SOS Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where SkuVault and SOS Inventory differ
AttributeSkuVaultSOS Inventory
Starting priceOn request$69.95/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Cloud-based

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory), founded (2011).

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
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • QuickBooks
  • Mobile app support

Only in SOS Inventory

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

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • ShipStation
  • 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 SOS Inventory
  • Order fulfillment automationnot SOS Inventory
  • Warehouse management and pickingnot SOS Inventory

SOS Inventory

  • Inventory managementnot SkuVault
  • Job costingnot SkuVault
  • Manufacturing automationnot 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

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

SkuVault

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the SkuVault 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 SkuVault if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want pick/pack optimization.
SkuVault 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 SkuVault or SOS Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. SkuVault starts at On request 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, SkuVault or SOS Inventory?
SkuVault starts at On request and SOS Inventory at $69.95/month.
Does SkuVault or SOS Inventory run on more platforms?
SkuVault runs on Web, Mobile. SOS Inventory runs on Web, 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 SOS Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can SkuVault do that SOS Inventory cannot?
SkuVault covers Warehouse management, Pick/pack optimization, Inventory tracking, Quality control. SOS Inventory covers Lot tracking, Serial numbers, Manufacturing, Multi-location. Both handle Shopify, ShipStation, 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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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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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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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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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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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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