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Finale Inventory vs Sortly

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Finale Inventory

Inventory

High-volume inventory for e-commerce

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: Finale Inventory the entry plan starts at $499 a month, which is a high floor for a small operation; Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • They diverge on capability: Finale Inventory covers Serial tracking, Sortly covers Photo-based inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Finale Inventory and Sortly actually diverge.

Attributes where Finale Inventory and Sortly differ
AttributeFinale InventorySortly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20102013

Identical on both: 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 Finale Inventory

  • Serial tracking
  • Lot control
  • Multi-channel
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • BigCommerce
  • QuickBooks

Only in Sortly

  • Photo-based inventory
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom categories
  • Low stock notifications
  • CSV export
  • API access
  • Zapier
  • Mobile app (iOS/Android) support

Both cover

  • Barcode scanning
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Finale Inventory

  • Inventory and warehouse management across sales channelsnot Sortly
  • Barcode scanning and stock control for multichannel retailersnot Sortly

Sortly

  • Visual inventory trackingnot Finale Inventory
  • Asset managementnot Finale Inventory
  • Photo documentationnot Finale Inventory
  • Mobile inventorynot Finale Inventory

Where each one falls short

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

Finale Inventory

  • The entry plan starts at $499 a month, which is a high floor for a small operation
  • Both published prices are starting figures rather than fixed rates
  • The mobile barcode warehouse module requires the $799 Growth plan
  • Order volume and user limits are stated for the platform overall rather than per plan, so what a given tier actually allows is not published
  • Enterprise pricing is on request

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

Finale Inventory

On request
  • Starter$75/month
    • 5000 items
    • 2 users
    • Standard support
  • Bronze$199/month
    • 25000 items
    • 5 users
    • Priority support
  • Silver$349/month
    • 100000 items
    • 10 users
    • Premium support

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Finale Inventory if

  • You need serial tracking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want lot control.
Finale Inventory 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 Finale Inventory or Sortly better?
Neither clearly leads. Finale Inventory 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, Finale Inventory or Sortly?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Finale Inventory and Free for Sortly.
Does Finale Inventory or Sortly run on more platforms?
Finale Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. 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. Finale Inventory starts at On request.
What is Finale Inventory best used for?
Finale Inventory is most often used for inventory and warehouse management across sales channels, barcode scanning and stock control for multichannel retailers. Of those, inventory and warehouse management across sales channels and barcode scanning and stock control for multichannel retailers are not what Sortly is typically brought in for.
What can Finale Inventory do that Sortly cannot?
Finale Inventory covers Serial tracking, Lot control, Multi-channel, Shopify. Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Both handle Barcode scanning, Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Finale Inventory: What is the minimum monthly cost to start using Finale Inventory?

The Essentials plan starts at $499 per month and is designed for 1-2 warehouses with early operational complexity.

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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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Finale Inventory: What are the key differences between the Growth and Essentials plans?

The Growth plan starts at $799 per month and is the most common starting point for growing businesses. Growth and higher tiers include the Mobile Barcode WMS Module, which is not available in Essentials.

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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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Finale Inventory: What premium features are included exclusively in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan includes API and EDI access, a dedicated account manager, and premium support. All tiers include 40+ sales channel integrations and procurement tools.

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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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Finale Inventory: Does Finale charge overage fees if usage exceeds plan limits?

The pricing page states that additional usage fees or a plan upgrade may apply, but specific overage structures are not detailed and require contacting sales.

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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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Finale Inventory: Is there a free trial period before committing to a paid plan?

The pricing page does not disclose free trial availability or trial duration.

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