DEAR Inventoryvs
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Complete inventory and order management system
As of 30 August 2026, DEAR Inventory's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. DEAR Inventory is a comprehensive cloud-based inventory and order management system that helps businesses manage purchasing, sales, manufacturing, and accountin. Softwr lists it under Inventory. DEAR Inventory is made by DEAR Systems, launched in 2013, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
DEAR Inventory is a comprehensive cloud-based inventory and order management system that helps businesses manage purchasing, sales, manufacturing, and accounting in one integrated platform.
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Pricing
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Standard
$249 /mo
Professional
$449 /mo
Enterprise
$849 /mo
Capabilities
Inventory management
Manufacturing
Purchase orders
Sales orders
Accounting
Xero
Integration with Xero
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Shopify
Integration with Shopify
Amazon
Integration with Amazon
eBay
Integration with eBay
Web support
Available on Web
Mobile app support
Available on Mobile app
Answered, with sources
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DEAR Inventory (now Cin7) pricing starts at $349 per month for plans that accommodate up to 6 e-commerce and app integrations. Additional integrations are available for purchase.
SourceYes, Cin7 (formerly DEAR Inventory) offers a free trial option. Contact the vendor directly or visit their website to start a free trial.
SourceDEAR Inventory base plans include up to 6 e-commerce and app integrations. Additional integrations beyond the base 6 are available but require separate purchase.
SourceDEAR Inventory has been rebranded as Cin7. The Cin7 platform continues to provide inventory management with e-commerce integrations at $349/month starting price.
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