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Sortly vs Extensiv

Sortly logo

Sortly

Software

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Extensiv logo

Extensiv

Software

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sortly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android; 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: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sortly and Extensiv actually diverge.

Attributes where Sortly and Extensiv differ
AttributeSortlyExtensiv
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20132006

Identical on both: 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 Sortly

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

Only in Extensiv

  • Omnichannel fulfillment
  • Warehouse management
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Sortly

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

Extensiv

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly 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 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

Choose Extensiv if

  • You need omnichannel fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want warehouse management.
Extensiv review

Questions people ask

Is Sortly or Extensiv better?
Neither clearly leads. Sortly starts at Free and Extensiv at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sortly or Extensiv?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sortly and On request for Extensiv.
Does Sortly or Extensiv run on more platforms?
Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android. Extensiv runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
Can I use Sortly for free?
Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Extensiv starts at On request.
What is Sortly best used for?
Sortly is most often used for visual inventory tracking, asset management, photo documentation, mobile inventory. Of those, visual inventory tracking and asset management are not what Extensiv is typically brought in for.
What can Sortly do that Extensiv cannot?
Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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