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Sortly vs Stockpile

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Sortly

Inventory

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Stockpile

Inventory

Free inventory management for small teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Stockpile covers Item tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sortly and Stockpile actually diverge.

Attributes where Sortly and Stockpile differ
AttributeSortlyStockpile
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud-based

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory), founded (2013).

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 Stockpile

  • Item tracking
  • Location management
  • Custom fields
  • Basic reports
  • CSV import/export
  • Barcode support

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 Stockpile
  • Asset managementnot Stockpile
  • Photo documentationnot Stockpile
  • Mobile inventorynot Stockpile

Stockpile

  • Basic inventorynot Sortly
  • Asset trackingnot Sortly
  • Supply managementnot Sortly
  • Equipment trackingnot 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

Stockpile

Nothing recorded yet. See the Stockpile review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

Stockpile

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited items
    • Multi-location
    • Basic reporting
  • Premium$5/month
    • Advanced reports
    • Barcode scanning
    • 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.
Sortly review

Choose Stockpile if

  • You need item tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want location management.
Stockpile review

Questions people ask

Is Sortly or Stockpile better?
Neither clearly leads. Sortly starts at Free and Stockpile at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sortly or Stockpile?
Sortly starts at Free and Stockpile at Free.
Does Sortly or Stockpile run on more platforms?
Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android. Stockpile runs on Web, Cloud-based.
Can I use Sortly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Stockpile is typically brought in for.
What can Sortly do that Stockpile cannot?
Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Stockpile covers Item tracking, Location management, Custom fields, Basic reports. 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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