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Head-to-head · Inventory Management Software

Cin7 Core vs Fishbowl Inventory

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Cin7 Core #5 in Inventory Management Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cin7 Core
Fishbowl Inventory #6 in Inventory Management Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fishbowl

Cin7 Core leads on 0 checks, Fishbowl Inventory on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCin7 Core · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceFishbowl Inventory · $229/mo
  • Free trialonly Cin7 Core

Cin7 Core scores higher on our rubric for inventory management software: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Fishbowl Inventory is cheaper to start at $229/mo against $349/mo.

Cin7 Core is the better fit for high-volume multichannel businesses. Fishbowl Inventory is the better fit for broad warehouse and ecommerce operations.

  • Cin7 Core fits best

    High-volume multichannel businesses

  • Fishbowl Inventory fits best

    Broad warehouse and ecommerce operations

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Side by side

Feature Cin7 Core 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Fishbowl Inventory 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #5 in Inventory Management Software #6 in Inventory Management Software
Best for High-volume multichannel businesses Broad warehouse and ecommerce operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $349/mo $229/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 700+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Cin7 Core 5/5 · Fishbowl Inventory 5/5
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Purchase orders ✓ ✓
Sales orders ✓ ✓
Stock alerts ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Warehouse limit 1 warehouses 1 warehouses
SKU limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports multichannel sync, warehouse workflows, manufacturing, and forecasting
  • Barcode scanning, stock alerts, purchase orders, and sales orders are included
  • Web, iOS, Android, API access, plus Shopify, Amazon, Xero, and QuickBooks integrations
  • Tracks SKUs, locations, lots, serial numbers, and expiration dates
  • Supports barcode scanning, purchasing, fulfillment, and mobile workflows
  • Connects with accounting, ecommerce, shipping, and CRM platforms
Cons
  • Starts at $349 per month with no free plan
  • Standard warehouse management is limited to one warehouse location
  • Higher order volumes and advanced capabilities require paid tier upgrades
  • Starts at $229 per month with annual billing
  • No free plan for smaller or early-stage operations
  • Advanced forecasting and traceability require the Scale plan
Our verdict

Cin7 Core is cloud-based inventory and order management software for small and medium-sized retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and ecommerce companies. It brings product, purchasing, sales, warehouse, fulfillment, accounting, and…

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Fishbowl Inventory is cloud-based inventory and warehouse management software for small and midsize businesses that stock, move, and sell physical products. It suits operations spanning warehouses, storefronts, and field locations, with…

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  1. Cin7 CoreInventory Management Software 8.414-day trial
  2. Fishbowl InventoryInventory Management Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cin7 Core — where it wins

    • Supports multichannel sync, warehouse workflows, manufacturing, and forecasting
    • Barcode scanning, stock alerts, purchase orders, and sales orders are included
    • Web, iOS, Android, API access, plus Shopify, Amazon, Xero, and QuickBooks integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $349 per month with no free plan
    • Standard warehouse management is limited to one warehouse location
    • Higher order volumes and advanced capabilities require paid tier upgrades

  • Fishbowl Inventory — where it wins

    • Tracks SKUs, locations, lots, serial numbers, and expiration dates
    • Supports barcode scanning, purchasing, fulfillment, and mobile workflows
    • Connects with accounting, ecommerce, shipping, and CRM platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $229 per month with annual billing
    • No free plan for smaller or early-stage operations
    • Advanced forecasting and traceability require the Scale plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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