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Stockpile vs inFlow

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Stockpile

Software

Free inventory management for small teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
inFlow logo

inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stockpile has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Stockpile covers Item tracking, inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stockpile and inFlow actually diverge.

Attributes where Stockpile and inFlow differ
AttributeStockpileinFlow
Starting priceFree$129/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-basedCloud, Web, Mobile scanning app
Founded20132003

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 Stockpile

  • Item tracking
  • Location management
  • Custom fields
  • Basic reports
  • CSV import/export
  • Barcode support
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

Only in inFlow

  • Easy inventory tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Sales order management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Integration with accounting software
  • Barcode scanning
  • Email integration
  • Shopify

What people use each for

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

Stockpile

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

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot Stockpile
  • Order managementnot Stockpile
  • Purchase controlnot Stockpile
  • Stock alertsnot Stockpile

Where each one falls short

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

Stockpile

Nothing recorded yet. See the Stockpile review.

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  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate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

Stockpile

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

Choose inFlow if

  • You need easy inventory tracking.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
  • You also want purchase order management.
inFlow review

Questions people ask

Is Stockpile or inFlow better?
Neither clearly leads. Stockpile 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, Stockpile or inFlow?
Stockpile has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Stockpile and $129/month for inFlow.
Does Stockpile or inFlow run on more platforms?
Stockpile runs on Web, Cloud-based. inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
Can I use Stockpile for free?
Yes. Stockpile has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. inFlow starts at $129/month.
What is Stockpile best used for?
Stockpile is most often used for basic inventory, asset tracking, supply management, equipment tracking. Of those, basic inventory and asset tracking are not what inFlow is typically brought in for.
What can Stockpile do that inFlow cannot?
Stockpile covers Item tracking, Location management, Custom fields, Basic reports. inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts.

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.

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inFlow: 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).

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inFlow: 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.

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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.

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