Inventory Management · head to head
Wasp Barcode vs Linnworks
Wasp Barcode
Inventory Management
Barcode-based inventory tracking solution
- From
- $108/month
- Rated
- -
Linnworks
Inventory Management
Multi-channel commerce automation
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wasp Barcode basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise); Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
- They diverge on capability: Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning, Linnworks covers Inventory sync.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wasp Barcode and Linnworks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wasp Barcode | Linnworks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $108/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web (Cloud), On-Premise | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Wasp Barcode
- Barcode scanning
- Asset tracking
- Inventory counts
- Location management
- Barcode printers
- Accounting software
- CSV import/export
- Mobile devices
Only in Linnworks
- Inventory sync
- Order management
- Shipping automation
- Warehouse management
- Amazon
- eBay
- Shopify
- Magento
Both cover
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wasp Barcode
- Asset tracking and managementnot Linnworks
- Inventory management for consumables and suppliesnot Linnworks
- RFID-based high-value asset trackingnot Linnworks
- GPS tracking for equipment and vehicles in motionnot Linnworks
- Multi-location asset auditing and monitoringnot Linnworks
- Lost item reduction and recoverynot Linnworks
Linnworks
- Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot Wasp Barcode
- Order and shipment automationnot Wasp Barcode
- Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot Wasp Barcode
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wasp Barcode
- Basic tier limited to 1 user (additional users cost 17 USD/month in cloud, 25 USD/month on-premise)
- Complete tier limited to 5 users (same additional user costs apply)
- Enterprise tier pricing not published and requires contacting sales
- Annual billing required for all plans (no monthly billing option)
Linnworks
- Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
- Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
- Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources
Pricing, plan by plan
Wasp Barcode
$108/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasp Barcode review.
Linnworks
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Wasp Barcode if
- You need barcode scanning.
- You work on Web (Cloud), On-Premise.
- You also want asset tracking.
Choose Linnworks if
- You need inventory sync.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want order management.
Questions people ask
- Is Wasp Barcode or Linnworks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wasp Barcode starts at $108/month and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wasp Barcode or Linnworks?
- Wasp Barcode starts at $108/month and Linnworks at On request.
- Does Wasp Barcode or Linnworks run on more platforms?
- Wasp Barcode runs on Web (Cloud), On-Premise. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Wasp Barcode best used for?
- Wasp Barcode is most often used for asset tracking and management, inventory management for consumables and supplies, rfid-based high-value asset tracking, gps tracking for equipment and vehicles in motion. Of those, asset tracking and management and inventory management for consumables and supplies are not what Linnworks is typically brought in for.
- What can Wasp Barcode do that Linnworks cannot?
- Wasp Barcode covers Barcode scanning, Asset tracking, Inventory counts, Location management. Linnworks covers Inventory sync, Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management. Both handle Desktop support.