Software · head to head
Spocket vs inFlow
inFlow
Software
Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses
- From
- $129/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Spocket has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Spocket the Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products; inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
- They diverge on capability: Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Spocket and inFlow actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Spocket
- Supplier marketplace
- Product import
- Inventory sync
- Order automation
- WooCommerce
- BigCommerce
- Wix
- Squarespace
Only in inFlow
- Easy inventory tracking
- Purchase order management
- Sales order management
- Low stock alerts
- Integration with accounting software
- Barcode scanning
- Email integration
- Desktop support
Both cover
- Shopify
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Spocket
- Sourcing dropshipping products from US and EU suppliersnot inFlow
- Importing supplier products into a Shopify or WooCommerce storenot inFlow
- Automating order fulfilment to dropship suppliersnot inFlow
inFlow
- Simple inventory trackingnot Spocket
- Order managementnot Spocket
- Purchase controlnot Spocket
- Stock alertsnot Spocket
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Spocket
- The Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
- Premium products start on the Professional plan at $59.99 per month, which allows 25 of them
- Supplier chat requires the Professional plan
- The free trial lasts 7 days across all plans
- The lowest advertised monthly rates require annual prepayment
inFlow
- User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
- Customization options are limited with flaky screen customization functionality
- Poor performance with large or complex inventories
- Limited supply chain management features; focuses primarily on retail side
- Basic plan has limited reporting options requiring upgrades for more reports
- QuickBooks integration reported as problematic by users
- BOM costing does not automatically update when raw part costs change
- Audit trail limited to name and date, becoming insufficient as companies grow
Pricing, plan by plan
Spocket
Free- FreeFree
- 25 products
- Basic features
- Email support
- Starter$24/month
- 250 products
- Real-time inventory
- Chat support
- Pro$49/month
- Unlimited products
- Premium suppliers
- Priority support
inFlow
$129/month- Entrepreneur$129/month
- 2 team members
- 1 integration
- 1,200 sales orders per year
- Small Business$349/month
- 5 team members
- 3 integrations
- 12,000 sales orders per year
- Mid-Size$699/month
- 10 team members
- 5 integrations
- Unlimited sales orders
Which should you pick?
Choose Spocket if
- You need supplier marketplace.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
- You also want product import.
Choose inFlow if
- You need easy inventory tracking.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
- You also want purchase order management.
Questions people ask
- Is Spocket or inFlow better?
- Neither clearly leads. Spocket starts at Free and inFlow at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Spocket or inFlow?
- Spocket has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spocket and $129/month for inFlow.
- Does Spocket or inFlow run on more platforms?
- Spocket runs on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
- Can I use Spocket for free?
- Yes. Spocket has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. inFlow starts at $129/month.
- What is Spocket best used for?
- Spocket is most often used for sourcing dropshipping products from us and eu suppliers, importing supplier products into a shopify or woocommerce store, automating order fulfilment to dropship suppliers. Of those, sourcing dropshipping products from us and eu suppliers and importing supplier products into a shopify or woocommerce store are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
- What can Spocket do that inFlow cannot?
- Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, Product import, Inventory sync, Order automation. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. Both handle Shopify.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
inFlow: What team member limits does each inFlow plan include?
Entrepreneur plan includes 2 team members (annual billing USD 129/month), Small Business includes 5 team members (USD 349/month), and Mid-Size includes 10 team members (USD 699/month). Additional users cost USD 29-49/month.
SourceinFlow: Does inFlow include manufacturing features?
Yes. inFlow offers separate Manufacturing plans (Startup, Growth, Scale) with assembly and kit creation for product variants, starting at USD 179/month (annual billing).
SourceinFlow: How many integrations does each plan support?
Entrepreneur plan includes 1 integration, Small Business includes 3 integrations, and Mid-Size includes 5 integrations. Enterprise plan supports unlimited integrations.
SourceinFlow: Is there a free trial available?
Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.
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