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Sortly vs TradeGecko

Sortly logo

Sortly

Inventory

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TradeGecko logo

TradeGecko

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management 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; TradeGecko the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce
  • They diverge on capability: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, TradeGecko covers Inventory management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sortly and TradeGecko actually diverge.

Attributes where Sortly and TradeGecko differ
AttributeSortlyTradeGecko
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20132012

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 Sortly

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

Only in TradeGecko

  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Purchase order automation
  • Supplier management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • API integration
  • Shopify
  • Mobile app support

Both cover

  • Multi-location support
  • 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 TradeGecko
  • Asset managementnot TradeGecko
  • Photo documentationnot TradeGecko
  • Mobile inventorynot TradeGecko

TradeGecko

  • Wholesale managementnot Sortly
  • Distribution operationsnot Sortly
  • Multichannel sellingnot Sortly
  • B2B commercenot 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

TradeGecko

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce

Pricing, plan by plan

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

TradeGecko

On request
  • Essentials$99/month
    • Basic inventory
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$249/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Full features
    • 25 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 custom categories.
Sortly review

Choose TradeGecko if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want order management.
TradeGecko review

Questions people ask

Is Sortly or TradeGecko better?
Neither clearly leads. Sortly starts at Free and TradeGecko at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sortly or TradeGecko?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sortly and On request for TradeGecko.
Does Sortly or TradeGecko run on more platforms?
Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android. TradeGecko 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. TradeGecko 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 TradeGecko is typically brought in for.
What can Sortly do that TradeGecko cannot?
Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Custom categories, Low stock notifications, Barcode scanning. TradeGecko covers Inventory management, Order management, Purchase order automation, Supplier management. Both handle Multi-location support, 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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