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Sortly alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll inventory management software

Top picks

  • Zoho Inventory logo

    Best overall

    Zoho Inventory

    Free plan + paid

  • Snipe-IT logo

    Best free option

    Snipe-IT

    Hosted plan: From $39.99/month or $399.99/year

Common reasons people leave Sortly: paid plans are priced by item count, which grows fast, and purchase orders only on higher plans. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sortly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zoho Inventory currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zoho Inventory logoZoho InventoryFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 468.8
2inFlow Inventory logoinFlow InventoryPaid$129 a month (Lite), or $1,188 a yearNoWeb, iOS, Android8 of 864.8
3CiCin7Paid$349 per month (Standard)NoWeb6 of 661.8
4Fishbowl logoFishbowlPaid$229 per month, billed annuallyNoWeb, Windows, iOS +15 of 557.5
5Snipe-IT logoSnipe-ITOpen sourceFrom $39.99/month or $399.99/yearNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 551.2
  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

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sortly

    Adds sales and purchase orders and syncs stock with Amazon and Shopify.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Sortly 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. inFlow Inventory logo

    2. inFlow Inventory

    Best for: Wholesalers and light manufacturers that need barcoding, kits and B2B ordering

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sortly

    Deeper ordering, manufacturing and B2B portal features for wholesalers.

    Pros

    • Built-in B2B ordering portal for wholesale customers
    • Handles kits and simple manufacturing
    • Own scanner and label printer hardware available

    Cons

    • No free plan after the trial
    • Pricing page is not easy to read without signing up
    • Less suited to marketplace-heavy online sellers
    Visit inFlow Inventory Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 inFlow Inventory a good Sortly alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    Android and iOS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    B2B portal
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Archon Systems Inc.
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $129 a month (Lite), or $1,188 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Core plan
    $379 a month, or $3,588 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $629 a month, or $5,988 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max plan
    $879 a month, or $8,388 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026inflowinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Ci

    3. Cin7

    Best for: Product brands selling wholesale, online and in retail that need one stock system

    PaidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sortly

    Full inventory platform for brands selling across many channels.

    Pros

    • Unlimited inventory locations on every plan
    • EDI, POS, B2B portal and 3PL links available
    • Integrates with 700+ apps including Shopify, Amazon and Xero

    Cons

    • Starts at several hundred dollars a month
    • Plans cap the number of ecommerce integrations and orders
    • More setup than simpler tools like Sortly or Zoho Inventory
    Visit Cin7 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 Cin7 a good Sortly alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $349 per month (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Locations
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    700+ app partners
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Editions
    Cin7 Core and Cin7 Omni
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $599 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Advanced plan
    $1,199 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cin7.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Fishbowl logo

    4. Fishbowl

    Best for: QuickBooks-based manufacturers and distributors who need BOMs, MRP and barcode-driven stock control

    PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sortly

    Steps up to warehouse management and manufacturing orders with deep QuickBooks integration.

    Pros

    • Deep two-way links with QuickBooks Online, Desktop and Xero
    • Manufacturing tools: BOMs, MRP, work orders and job costing
    • Published starting prices instead of quote-only pricing
    • Implementation specialist and training included with every plan

    Cons

    • No free plan or self-serve monthly option; billed annually
    • Entry tier includes only two users
    • Several features on the plan comparison are still marked coming soon
    Visit Fishbowl Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Fishbowl a good Sortly alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $229 per month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fishbowlinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users on entry plan
    2 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fishbowlinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounting integrations
    QuickBooks Online and Xero
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fishbowlinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Manufacturing
    BOMs, MRP and work orders
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fishbowlinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Headquarters
    American Fork, Utah
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fishbowlinventory.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Snipe-IT logo

    5. Snipe-IT

    Best for: IT teams and schools wanting a free, self-hosted inventory of hardware and licences

    Open sourceWeb, Self-hosted

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sortly

    Free open-source tracking for equipment and assets with check-in/out, if that's what you used Sortly for.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with unlimited users and assets when self-hosted
    • Clear check-in/check-out history per asset and per person
    • REST API and LDAP sync for automation

    Cons

    • No built-in network discovery or agent; data is entered, imported or synced
    • No help-desk ticketing, so it's often paired with another tool
    • Self-hosting means running and upgrading your own PHP server
    Visit Snipe-IT Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Snipe-IT a good Sortly alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Self-hosted price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted plan
    From $39.99/month or $399.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Limits
    Unlimited users and assets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sortly alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zoho Inventory logo

Best Sortly alternative for most people

Zoho Inventory

Adds sales and purchase orders and syncs stock with Amazon and Shopify.

Snipe-IT logo

Best Sortly alternative for a free option

Snipe-IT

Free open-source tracking for equipment and assets with check-in/out, if that's what you used Sortly for.

Zoho Inventory logo

Best Sortly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho Inventory

Adds sales and purchase orders and syncs stock with Amazon and Shopify.

Fishbowl logo

Best Sortly alternative for Windows

Fishbowl

Steps up to warehouse management and manufacturing orders with deep QuickBooks integration.

inFlow Inventory logo

Best Sortly alternative for iPhone and Android

inFlow Inventory

Deeper ordering, manufacturing and B2B portal features for wholesalers.

Ci

Best Sortly alternative for working in the browser

Cin7

Full inventory platform for brands selling across many channels.

Sortly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sortly?

Zoho Inventory ranks first right now. Adds sales and purchase orders and syncs stock with Amazon and Shopify. inFlow Inventory and Cin7 follow it in our ranking.

Sortly vs Zoho Inventory: what's the difference?

Both Sortly and Zoho Inventory are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Sortly free?

Sortly is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, up to 100 unique items; Free trial: 14 days on all paid plans; Starting price: $24 a month, billed annually ($288/yr); Ultra plan: $74 a month, billed annually ($888/yr). Checked on Sortly's own site, November 2026.

How much do Sortly alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Sortly alternatives: inFlow Inventory, $129 a month (Lite), or $1,188 a year; Cin7, $349 per month (Standard); Fishbowl, $229 per month, billed annually; Snipe-IT, From $39.99/month or $399.99/year. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Sortly?

Yes. Zoho Inventory (free plan + paid) and Snipe-IT (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Sortly?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Sortly?

The complaints we hear most: paid plans are priced by item count, which grows fast; purchase orders only on higher plans; no sales-channel or marketplace order syncing.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sortly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.