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Zoho Inventory alternatives

10 companies ranked alongside Zoho Inventory on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.

FROM 3 RANKINGS · UPDATED 2 NOV 2026

The closest alternatives to Zoho Inventory on Lister are Cin7, NetSuite and TraceLink, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.

Zoho Inventory alternatives, compared
#	ALTERNATIVE	BEST FOR	SCORE	FROM	RANKED
1	Cin7Connected inventory and order management for modern commerce	Wholesalers managing complex supply chains	92.7	$325 per month	#2 in Top 10 Inventory ManagementOn 3 of Zoho Inventory's rankings
2	NetSuiteCloud-native ERP with advanced inventory management	Enterprise businesses needing full ERP integration and complex supply chain operations	95.0	Custom	#1 in Top 10 Inventory Management SoftwareOn 2 of Zoho Inventory's rankings
3	TraceLinkSupply chain network for secure product traceability	Regulated industries requiring strict serialisation, track-and-trace, and anti-counterfeiting	95.0	Custom	#1 in Top 10 Inventory ManagementOn 2 of Zoho Inventory's rankings
4	FishbowlManufacturing and warehouse inventory for QuickBooks users	Small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors using QuickBooks or Xero	88.0	$3,500/year	#4 in Top 10 Inventory Management SoftwareOn 2 of Zoho Inventory's rankings
5	ShopifyThe all-in-one commerce platform	Online stores and serious e-commerce sellers	85.7	$29/month	#5 in Top 10 Inventory ManagementOn 2 of Zoho Inventory's rankings
6	Oracle NetSuiteThe industry standard cloud ERP and order management	Large enterprises requiring end to end ERP integration	95.0	Custom	#1 in Top 10 Order Management Systems
7	Shopify PlusEnterprise e-commerce and order management made simple	High growth direct to consumer e-commerce brands	92.7	$2,300 per month	#2 in Top 10 Order Management Systems
8	BrightpearlRetail operating system for growth obsessed brands	Omnichannel retailers and wholesalers	90.3	Custom	#3 in Top 10 Order Management Systems
9	OrderhiveAutomate orders, shipping, and inventory in one place	Growing multi-channel e-commerce sellers	83.3	$449 per month	#6 in Top 10 Order Management Systems
10	VendModern POS for fashion, beauty, and specialty retail	Independent and mid-market fashion, beauty, and specialist retailers	83.3	£79 per month	#6 in Top 10 Inventory Management
FROM LISTER RANKINGS · UPDATED 2 NOV 2026HOW WE RANK →

How to choose an alternative to Zoho Inventory

Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:

Cin7: Wholesalers managing complex supply chains
NetSuite: Enterprise businesses needing full ERP integration and complex supply chain operations
TraceLink: Regulated industries requiring strict serialisation, track-and-trace, and anti-counterfeiting
Fishbowl: Small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors using QuickBooks or Xero
Shopify: Online stores and serious e-commerce sellers
Oracle NetSuite: Large enterprises requiring end to end ERP integration
Shopify Plus: High growth direct to consumer e-commerce brands
Brightpearl: Omnichannel retailers and wholesalers
Orderhive: Growing multi-channel e-commerce sellers
Vend: Independent and mid-market fashion, beauty, and specialist retailers

Closest to Zoho Inventory by the rankings they share: Cin7 (3 rankings), NetSuite (2 rankings) and TraceLink (2 rankings).

Stated starting prices: Cin7 ($325 per month), Fishbowl ($3,500/year), Shopify ($29/month), Shopify Plus ($2,300 per month), Orderhive ($449 per month) and Vend (£79 per month).

Custom or quote-based pricing: NetSuite, TraceLink, Oracle NetSuite and Brightpearl.

Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.

Each alternative in brief

Cin7

Connected inventory and order management for modern commerce

#2 in Top 10 Inventory Management: Cin7 centralizes inventory across multiple sales channels, warehouses, and suppliers in one platform. It integrates with over 1,000 applications and provides real-time stock synchronization.

From $325 per monthBest for: Wholesalers managing complex supply chainsFull profile

PROS

Robust B2B portal capabilities
Native EDI and advanced warehouse management features

CONS

Interface can feel cluttered and complex

92.7

NetSuite

Cloud-native ERP with advanced inventory management

#1 in Top 10 Inventory Management Software: Oracle-owned NetSuite provides comprehensive inventory management integrated with full ERP, CRM, and financial modules. Designed for mid-market to enterprise organisations requiring sophisticated multi-location and multi-currency inventory control.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Enterprise businesses needing full ERP integration and complex supply chain operationsFull profile

PROS

Powerful multi-location inventory tracking with real-time visibility
Seamless integration with financial, CRM, and supply chain modules

CONS

High implementation costs and steep learning curve
Requires significant upfront investment and dedicated resources

95.0

TraceLink

Supply chain network for secure product traceability

#1 in Top 10 Inventory Management: TraceLink provides comprehensive supply chain visibility, track-and-trace capabilities, and regulatory compliance for complex supply networks. It enables real-time monitoring of inventory movements across the entire chain.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Regulated industries requiring strict serialisation, track-and-trace, and anti-counterfeitingFull profile

PROS

Industry-leading compliance for serialisation and track-and-trace regulations
Strong anti-counterfeiting and product authentication capabilities

CONS

Highly specialised for regulated industries with less value for other sectors
Implementation requires significant regulatory expertise

95.0

Fishbowl

Manufacturing and warehouse inventory for QuickBooks users

#4 in Top 10 Inventory Management Software: Fishbowl specialises in inventory management for manufacturers and distributors, with deep integration into QuickBooks, Xero, and other accounting systems. Offers job tracking, bill of materials, and production planning.

From $3,500/yearBest for: Small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors using QuickBooks or XeroFull profile

PROS

Seamless QuickBooks integration eliminates data silos
Strong manufacturing features including BOM and job tracking

CONS

Desktop-centric with limited mobile functionality
Steeper pricing than cloud-only competitors

88.0

Shopify

The all-in-one commerce platform

#5 in Top 10 Inventory Management: Shopify combines e-commerce operations with native inventory management, offering stock tracking, purchase order automation, and multi-location support integrated into the sales platform.

From $29/monthBest for: Online stores and serious e-commerce sellersFull profile

PROS

Industry-leading e-commerce and inventory features
Extensive app ecosystem for scaling sales

CONS

Transaction fees apply unless you use Shopify Payments

85.7

Oracle NetSuite

The industry standard cloud ERP and order management

#1 in Top 10 Order Management Systems: A comprehensive cloud ERP solution that includes robust order management capabilities for growing businesses and large enterprises.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Large enterprises requiring end to end ERP integrationFull profile

PROS

Comprehensive suite covering financials and inventory
Highly scalable for multinational operations

CONS

Steep learning curve and implementation cost

95.0

Shopify Plus

Enterprise e-commerce and order management made simple

#2 in Top 10 Order Management Systems: An enterprise e-commerce platform with powerful built in order management and automation tools for high volume merchants.

From $2,300 per monthBest for: High growth direct to consumer e-commerce brandsFull profile

PROS

Extremely reliable infrastructure during high traffic sales
Intuitive user interface with extensive app integrations

CONS

Advanced features require expensive third party apps

92.7

Brightpearl

Retail operating system for growth obsessed brands

#3 in Top 10 Order Management Systems: A retail operational platform built specifically for omnichannel merchants with integrated accounting, inventory, and order management.

Pricing: CustomBest for: Omnichannel retailers and wholesalersFull profile

PROS

Built specifically for retail and wholesale workflows
Automation engine reduces manual order processing

CONS

Pricing can be prohibitive for smaller retailers

90.3

Orderhive

Automate orders, shipping, and inventory in one place

#6 in Top 10 Order Management Systems: A multi-channel order management and shipping automation software designed to simplify online retail operations.

From $449 per monthBest for: Growing multi-channel e-commerce sellersFull profile

PROS

Strong multi-channel synchronization
Good shipping automation rules engine

CONS

Customer support can be slow to respond

83.3

Vend

Modern POS for fashion, beauty, and specialty retail

#6 in Top 10 Inventory Management: Vend is a cloud-based POS and inventory management system designed for retail operations. It provides stock tracking, real-time sales analytics, and employee management in a unified platform.

From £79 per monthBest for: Independent and mid-market fashion, beauty, and specialist retailersFull profile

PROS

Excellent for visual, trend-driven retailers
Strong customer profiling and loyalty tools

CONS

Best suited to specific retail verticals
Can be pricier for very small single-store operations

83.3