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Head-to-head · Inventory Optimization Software

Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment vs GAINS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment #4 in Inventory Optimization Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Manhattan
GAINS #7 in Inventory Optimization Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit GAINS

Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment leads on 0 checks, GAINS on 0, and 6 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 scoreManhattan Active Inventory Replenishment · 8.5/10
  • Most featuresManhattan Active Inventory Replenishment · 6 of 6

Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment scores higher on our rubric for inventory optimization software: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment is the better fit for enterprise retail replenishment networks. GAINS is the better fit for end-to-end supply chain organizations.

  • Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment fits best

    Enterprise retail replenishment networks

  • GAINS fits best

    End-to-end supply chain organizations

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Side by side

Feature Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment 8.5/10 Visit ↗ GAINS 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.2
Ranking #4 in Inventory Optimization Software #7 in Inventory Optimization Software
Best for Enterprise retail replenishment networks End-to-end supply chain organizations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment 6/6 · GAINS 1/6
Multi-location optimization ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Safety stock optimization ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Service-level targets ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Replenishment recs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-echelon optimization ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scenario planning ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-echelon optimization across warehouses, DCs, and retail locations
  • Safety-stock, service-level, and investment strategy management
  • Transfers, constraints, and exception-based approval workflows
  • Multi-echelon inventory and inventory policy optimization
  • Scenario modeling across sourcing, routing, tariffs, and networks
  • Integrations with SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce, ERP, and CRM systems
Cons
  • Contact-sales pricing makes budgeting less transparent
  • Broad capabilities may exceed simpler replenishment needs
  • Best suited to complex networks rather than single-location operations
  • Plan prices require a sales conversation
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of inventory-only teams
  • Enterprise deployment and orchestration require careful evaluation
Our verdict

Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment is a cloud-based supply chain planning solution for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and other organizations managing complex distribution networks. It combines replenishment and allocation…

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GAINS is a supply chain planning and optimization platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and service-intensive organizations. It connects demand planning, multi-echelon inventory optimization, replenishment, supplier…

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  1. Manhattan Active Inventory ReplenishmentInventory Optimization Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. GAINSInventory Optimization Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment — where it wins

    • Multi-echelon optimization across warehouses, DCs, and retail locations
    • Safety-stock, service-level, and investment strategy management
    • Transfers, constraints, and exception-based approval workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes budgeting less transparent
    • Broad capabilities may exceed simpler replenishment needs
    • Best suited to complex networks rather than single-location operations

  • GAINS — where it wins

    • Multi-echelon inventory and inventory policy optimization
    • Scenario modeling across sourcing, routing, tariffs, and networks
    • Integrations with SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce, ERP, and CRM systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan prices require a sales conversation
    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of inventory-only teams
    • Enterprise deployment and orchestration require careful evaluation
  • Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A deep inventory optimization suite for enterprise retail replenishment networks.

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  • GAINS8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad platform for optimizing inventory, planning, logistics, and supply chain decisions.

    Visit GAINSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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