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Head-to-head · Inventory Control Software

Fishbowl Inventory vs BoxHero

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Fishbowl Inventory #2 in Inventory Control Software 8.3/10 From $229/mo (annual) ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Fishbowl
BoxHero #6 in Inventory Control Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit BoxHero

Fishbowl Inventory leads on 0 checks, BoxHero on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFishbowl Inventory · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly BoxHero
  • Most featuresBoxHero · 5 of 6

Fishbowl Inventory scores higher on our rubric for inventory control software: 8.3 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

BoxHero offers free plan; Fishbowl Inventory doesn't. BoxHero offers multi-location stock; Fishbowl Inventory doesn't publish it. BoxHero offers batch/lot tracking; Fishbowl Inventory doesn't publish it. BoxHero offers low-stock alerts; Fishbowl Inventory doesn't publish it.

Fishbowl Inventory is the better fit for teams needing traceability and accounting links. BoxHero is the better fit for small teams seeking affordable core inventory control.

  • Fishbowl Inventory fits best

    Teams needing traceability and accounting links

  • BoxHero fits best

    Small teams seeking affordable core inventory control

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Side by side

Feature Fishbowl Inventory 8.3/10 Visit ↗ BoxHero 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.3
Ranking #2 in Inventory Control Software #6 in Inventory Control Software
Best for Teams needing traceability and accounting links Small teams seeking affordable core inventory control
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 15 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Fishbowl Inventory 2/6 · BoxHero 5/6
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Multi-location stock Not published ✓ (best)
Purchase orders ✓ ✓
Batch/lot tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Serial-number tracking Not published Not published
Low-stock alerts Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Location limit Not published 3 locations
Our review
Pros
  • Syncs with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero
  • Tracks stock across locations with barcode and QR-code scanning
  • Scale adds lot traceability, audit trails, and demand forecasting
  • Scan barcodes with a phone camera or compatible scanner
  • Track transfers, orders, and stock across multiple locations
  • Free Personal plan includes Excel import and export
Cons
  • No free plan; Essentials starts at $229 per month, billed annually
  • Essentials is limited to real-time inventory, reorder points, and mobile scanning
  • Traceability and demand forecasting are reserved for the $729 Scale plan
  • Personal plan is limited to three locations
  • Business costs $24 per team per month when billed annually
  • Business trial lasts 30 days
Our verdict

Fishbowl Inventory is cloud inventory and warehouse management software for small and midsize businesses that stock, move, and sell physical products. It suits teams that need real-time stock visibility, barcode workflows, purchase and…

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BoxHero helps small teams track inventory, stock changes, and orders across web, desktop, and mobile. Barcode scanning works with a phone camera or compatible scanner, while custom attributes help organize items. The free Personal plan…

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  1. Fishbowl InventoryInventory Control Software 8.3From $229/mo (annual)
  2. BoxHeroInventory Control Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fishbowl Inventory — where it wins

    • Syncs with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero
    • Tracks stock across locations with barcode and QR-code scanning
    • Scale adds lot traceability, audit trails, and demand forecasting

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Essentials starts at $229 per month, billed annually
    • Essentials is limited to real-time inventory, reorder points, and mobile scanning
    • Traceability and demand forecasting are reserved for the $729 Scale plan

  • BoxHero — where it wins

    • Scan barcodes with a phone camera or compatible scanner
    • Track transfers, orders, and stock across multiple locations
    • Free Personal plan includes Excel import and export

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal plan is limited to three locations
    • Business costs $24 per team per month when billed annually
    • Business trial lasts 30 days
  • Fishbowl Inventory8.3/10 · From $229/mo (annual)

    A warehouse-focused inventory system with accounting sync and traceability features.

    Visit FishbowlFull verdict →
  • BoxHero7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    A practical inventory tool with barcode scanning, orders, and location tracking.

    Visit BoxHeroFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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