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Sortly vs Unleashed

Sortly logo

Sortly

Software

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Unleashed logo

Unleashed

Software

Cloud inventory management for manufacturers

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; Unleashed limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • They diverge on capability: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Unleashed covers Real-time inventory.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sortly and Unleashed actually diverge.

Attributes where Sortly and Unleashed differ
AttributeSortlyUnleashed
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), 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 Unleashed

  • Real-time inventory
  • Production management
  • Batch tracking
  • Serial number tracking
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

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 Unleashed
  • Asset managementnot Unleashed
  • Photo documentationnot Unleashed
  • Mobile inventorynot Unleashed

Unleashed

  • Production planningnot Sortly
  • Batch trackingnot Sortly
  • Stock managementnot Sortly
  • Manufacturing analyticsnot 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

Unleashed

  • Limited reporting customization for specific business metrics
  • Cannot edit invoices once they are complete
  • Mobile app has limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • Advanced features like demand forecasting and bin-level stock tracking are missing or require higher-tier packages

Pricing, plan by plan

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

Unleashed

On request
  • Small$129/month
    • Core inventory
    • 5 users
    • Email support
  • Medium$279/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Large$549/month
    • Full features
    • 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.

Choose Unleashed if

  • You need real-time inventory.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want production management.

Questions people ask

Is Sortly or Unleashed better?
Neither clearly leads. Sortly starts at Free and Unleashed at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sortly or Unleashed?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sortly and On request for Unleashed.
Does Sortly or Unleashed run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Sortly for free?
Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Unleashed 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 Unleashed is typically brought in for.
What can Sortly do that Unleashed cannot?
Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Unleashed covers Real-time inventory, Production management, Batch tracking, Serial number tracking. 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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Unleashed: What are Unleashed's pricing plans?

Unleashed offers Core at $399/month and Pro at $729/month, with annual billing saving up to 10%. Additional modules like Warehouse Management ($149/mo) and Production ($69/mo) are available as add-ons.

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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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Unleashed: What accounting software does Unleashed integrate with?

Unleashed integrates seamlessly with Xero and QuickBooks, as well as various e-commerce and point-of-sale systems. However, integration with some platforms like Magento 2 has been reported as problematic.

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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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