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Unleashed vs Zoho Inventory

Unleashed logo

Unleashed

Inventory Management

Cloud inventory management for manufacturers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoho Inventory logo

Zoho Inventory

Inventory Management

Complete inventory and order management system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoho Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Unleashed limited reporting customization for specific business metrics; Zoho Inventory free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • They diverge on capability: Unleashed covers Real-time inventory, Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Unleashed and Zoho Inventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Unleashed and Zoho Inventory differ
AttributeUnleashedZoho Inventory
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20131996

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).

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 Unleashed

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

Only in Zoho Inventory

  • Multi-channel selling
  • Inventory sync
  • Order management
  • Purchase orders
  • Barcode management
  • Email integration
  • Automated workflows
  • Zoho ecosystem

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile app support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Unleashed

  • Production planningnot Zoho Inventory
  • Batch trackingnot Zoho Inventory
  • Stock managementnot Zoho Inventory
  • Manufacturing analyticsnot Zoho Inventory

Zoho Inventory

  • Multichannel order managementnot Unleashed
  • Inventory trackingnot Unleashed
  • Fulfillment automationnot Unleashed
  • Supplier managementnot Unleashed

Where each one falls short

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

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

Zoho Inventory

  • Free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month
  • Advanced automation features require higher-tier plans
  • Limited customization compared to enterprise solutions

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Zoho Inventory

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoho Inventory review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Unleashed if

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

Choose Zoho Inventory if

  • You need multi-channel selling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want inventory sync.
Zoho Inventory review

Questions people ask

Is Unleashed or Zoho Inventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Unleashed starts at On request and Zoho Inventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Unleashed or Zoho Inventory?
Zoho Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Unleashed and Free for Zoho Inventory.
Does Unleashed or Zoho Inventory run on more platforms?
Unleashed runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zoho Inventory runs on Web.
Can I use Zoho Inventory for free?
Yes. Zoho Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Unleashed starts at On request.
What is Unleashed best used for?
Unleashed is most often used for production planning, batch tracking, stock management, manufacturing analytics. Of those, production planning and batch tracking are not what Zoho Inventory is typically brought in for.
What can Unleashed do that Zoho Inventory cannot?
Unleashed covers Real-time inventory, Production management, Batch tracking, Serial number tracking. Zoho Inventory covers Multi-channel selling, Inventory sync, Order management, Purchase orders. Both handle Web support, Mobile app support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Zoho Inventory: Does Zoho Inventory have a free tier?

Yes, Zoho Inventory offers a perpetual free plan limited to 25 products and 50 orders per month, ideal for small businesses just starting out.

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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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Zoho Inventory: What sales channels does Zoho Inventory integrate with?

Zoho Inventory integrates with major online marketplaces including Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and WooCommerce, with automatic stock and order syncing across all integrated channels.

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Zoho Inventory: Can Zoho Inventory manage multiple locations?

Yes. The free plan supports up to two locations, with paid plans supporting multiple warehouses and locations for larger operations.

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