Inventory Management · head to head
Sortly vs Limble CMMS
Sortly
Inventory Management
Visual inventory management with photo tracking
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Limble CMMS
Inventory Management
Easy-to-use maintenance management
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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; Limble CMMS prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead
- They diverge on capability: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Limble CMMS covers Work order management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Sortly and Limble CMMS actually diverge.
| Attribute | Sortly | Limble CMMS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).
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
- Mobile app (iOS/Android) support
Only in Limble CMMS
- Work order management
- Preventive maintenance
- Parts tracking
- Asset management
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Slack
Both cover
- Zapier
- 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 Limble CMMS
- Asset managementnot Limble CMMS
- Photo documentationnot Limble CMMS
- Mobile inventorynot Limble CMMS
Limble CMMS
- Preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plantnot Sortly
- Work order management for maintenance techniciansnot Sortly
- Spare parts inventory and purchase ordersnot Sortly
- Asset history and downtime trackingnot Sortly
- Regulated environments needing 21 CFR compliance on the Enterprise tiernot 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
Limble CMMS
- Prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead
- Mobile offline mode is withheld from the Standard tier, which matters for technicians working in plant with no signal
- Spare parts, vendor and purchase order management all require Premium+
- REST API access is not available on Standard
- SSO is an add-on on Premium+ and only included with Enterprise
- Multi-location tools, custom roles and 21 CFR compliance are Enterprise only
Pricing, plan by plan
Sortly
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.
Limble CMMS
On request- Basic$40/month
- Work orders
- PM scheduling
- Mobile app
- Standard$55/month
- Parts inventory
- Reporting
- Integrations
- Premium$85/month
- Full features
- API access
- Priority 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.
Choose Limble CMMS if
- You need work order management.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- You also want preventive maintenance.
Questions people ask
- Is Sortly or Limble CMMS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Sortly starts at Free and Limble CMMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Sortly or Limble CMMS?
- Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sortly and On request for Limble CMMS.
- Does Sortly or Limble CMMS run on more platforms?
- Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android. Limble CMMS 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. Limble CMMS 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 Limble CMMS is typically brought in for.
- What can Sortly do that Limble CMMS cannot?
- Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Limble CMMS covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Parts tracking, Asset management. Both handle Zapier, 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.
SourceSortly: 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.
SourceSortly: 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.
SourceSortly: 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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