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Free Fishbowl alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 6 Fishbowl alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Zoho Inventory, Katana and Ordoro rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zoho Inventory logoZoho InventoryFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 461.8
2Katana logoKatanaFree plan + paid—NoWeb6 of 655.9
3Ordoro logoOrdoroFree plan + paid$59 a month (Shipping Advanced)NoWeb6 of 650.0
  1. Zoho Inventory logo

    1. Zoho InventoryTop pick

    Best for: Small multichannel sellers who want stock synced with Amazon, Shopify and their accounting

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fishbowl

    Low-cost cloud inventory with a free tier, a good fit if you already use Zoho Books.

    Pros

    • Free plan for very small sellers
    • Syncs stock with Amazon, Etsy, Shopify and WooCommerce
    • Works closely with Zoho Books and also QuickBooks and Xero

    Cons

    • Order caps on each plan push busy sellers to higher tiers
    • Serial, batch and barcode features need Premium or above
    • Limited manufacturing features compared with Cin7 or Katana
    Visit Zoho Inventory Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho Inventory a good Fishbowl alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    50 orders/month, 1 user
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Marketplace sync
    Amazon, Etsy
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounting integrations
    Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks Online
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shipping
    UPS to 200 countries from inside the app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Katana logo

    2. Katana

    Best for: Small manufacturers and DTC makers who need BOMs, production planning and Shopify-synced stock

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fishbowl

    Cloud inventory and manufacturing with bills of materials, without Fishbowl's on-premise install.

    Pros

    • Free plan with every feature and unlimited users (30 SKUs)
    • Multi-level BOMs, work orders and a shop-floor app
    • Shopify, QuickBooks Online and Xero integrations
    • Open API plus an MCP server for AI assistants

    Cons

    • Free plan caps you at 30 SKUs after the first 15 days
    • Paid plan is quote-only with no public price
    • Only Shopify connects on the free plan for e-commerce
    Visit Katana Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Katana a good Fishbowl alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 for up to 30 SKUs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026katanamrp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026katanamrp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, plus MCP server
    Checked Nov 8, 2026katanamrp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Advantage, custom pricing
    Checked Nov 8, 2026katanamrp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan price
    $0, no card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026katanamrp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advantage plan
    Custom annual contract
    Checked Nov 8, 2026katanamrp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Ordoro logo

    3. Ordoro

    Best for: Small ecommerce sellers who want shipping labels, inventory sync and dropship routing in one tool

    Free plan + paidWeb

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fishbowl

    Lighter-weight shipping, inventory and dropship tool for ecommerce sellers, with a free shipping plan.

    Pros

    • Free shipping plan with discounted carrier rates
    • Pick only the apps you need: Shipping, Inventory or Dropshipping
    • Unlimited users on paid Shipping and all Inventory plans
    • 15-day trial with no card required

    Cons

    • Free plan is capped at 100 labels, one channel and one user
    • Inventory plans start well above most shipping-only tools
    • Order caps on Inventory and Dropshipping plans add overage fees
    Visit Ordoro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ordoro a good Fishbowl alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 100 orders a month (Shipping)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $59 a month (Shipping Advanced)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shipping Premium plan
    $149 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Inventory plan
    From $349 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Dropshipping plan
    From $299 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)