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SOS Inventory vs Visibility

SOS Inventory logo

SOS Inventory

Inventory

Inventory management for QuickBooks Online

From
$69.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Visibility logo

Visibility

ERP

Supply chain and manufacturing execution software

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SOS Inventory the Companion plan at $69.95 per month is limited to a single location and 1 custom field; Visibility no price, licensing model, minimum or contract term is published on the site; buyers are directed to a sales email and phone number
  • They diverge on capability: SOS Inventory covers Lot tracking, Visibility covers Supply chain visibility.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SOS Inventory and Visibility actually diverge.

Attributes where SOS Inventory and Visibility differ
AttributeSOS InventoryVisibility
Starting price$69.95/month$1000/month
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-basedCloud, On-premise, Web
CategoryInventoryERP
Founded20111989

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 SOS Inventory

  • Lot tracking
  • Serial numbers
  • Manufacturing
  • Multi-location
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce
  • ShipStation

Only in Visibility

  • Supply chain visibility
  • Manufacturing execution
  • Production planning
  • Analytics
  • Reporting
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • EDI

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

SOS Inventory

  • Inventory managementnot Visibility
  • Job costingnot Visibility
  • Manufacturing automationnot Visibility

Visibility

  • ERP for engineer to order and make to order manufacturersnot SOS Inventory
  • Job shop production planning and costingnot SOS Inventory
  • Manufacturing operations in aerospace and defence, fabricated metals and medical devicesnot SOS Inventory

Where each one falls short

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

SOS Inventory

  • The Companion plan at $69.95 per month is limited to a single location and 1 custom field
  • Serial and lot number tracking, barcoding and unlimited locations require the Plus plan at $139.95 per month
  • Phone support is excluded from the Companion plan
  • Job costing, advanced manufacturing and the customer portal require the Pro plan at $194.95 per month
  • Each plan includes only 2 to 5 users and additional users cost $25 each per month
  • The 2 months free discount requires paying a year up front

Visibility

  • No price, licensing model, minimum or contract term is published on the site; buyers are directed to a sales email and phone number
  • The vendor states an implementation of 4 to 6 months, so the product is not usable immediately after purchase
  • The product targets make to order, engineer to order and job shop manufacturers rather than general business use

Pricing, plan by plan

SOS Inventory

$69.95/month
  • Companion$69.95/month
    • Basic inventory management
    • 2 included users
    • Additional users $25/month each
  • Plus$139.95/month
    • Labeled most popular
    • Unlimited locations
    • Serial and lot tracking
  • Pro$194.95/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Job costing
    • Advanced manufacturing

Visibility

$1000/month
  • Standard$1000/month
    • Supply chain visibility
    • MES
    • Basic analytics
  • Premium$2000/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom reports
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose SOS Inventory if

  • You need lot tracking.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want serial numbers.
SOS Inventory review

Choose Visibility if

  • You need supply chain visibility.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing execution.
Visibility review

Questions people ask

Is SOS Inventory or Visibility better?
Neither clearly leads. SOS Inventory starts at $69.95/month and Visibility at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SOS Inventory or Visibility?
SOS Inventory starts at $69.95/month and Visibility at $1000/month.
Does SOS Inventory or Visibility run on more platforms?
SOS Inventory runs on Web, Cloud-based. Visibility runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is SOS Inventory best used for?
SOS Inventory is most often used for inventory management, job costing, manufacturing automation. Of those, inventory management and job costing are not what Visibility is typically brought in for.
What can SOS Inventory do that Visibility cannot?
SOS Inventory covers Lot tracking, Serial numbers, Manufacturing, Multi-location. Visibility covers Supply chain visibility, Manufacturing execution, Production planning, Analytics. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SOS Inventory: How much does SOS Inventory cost?

SOS Inventory offers monthly plans from $69.95 for Companion to $194.95 for Pro. Annual billing saves approximately two months of fees. Additional users cost $25/month, and external connections are $25/month each.

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Visibility: Does Visibility publish pricing on their website?

No, Visibility does not disclose subscription costs or pricing tiers on their website. Interested parties must contact sales directly.

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SOS Inventory: Does SOS Inventory offer a free trial?

Yes, SOS Inventory offers 14 days to explore its full range of features. Users can upgrade or downgrade plans easily through account settings.

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Visibility: How do I get a Visibility quote?

Visibility directs interested parties to contact sales at [email protected] or (978) 269-6500, or to request a demo through their website.

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SOS Inventory: What is the difference between SOS Inventory plans?

Companion includes 2 users and basic management. Plus is marked most popular and adds unlimited locations and lot tracking with 3 users. Pro adds advanced automation and manufacturing with 5 users.

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