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Head-to-head · Inventory Control Software

Unleashed vs BoxHero

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Unleashed #3 in Inventory Control Software 8.0/10 From $399/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit website
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

Unleashed 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 scoreUnleashed · 8.0/10
  • Free planonly BoxHero
  • Most featuresBoxHero · 5 of 6

Unleashed scores higher on our rubric for inventory control software: 8.0 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

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

Unleashed is the better fit for mid-sized firms needing deep stock planning. BoxHero is the better fit for small teams seeking affordable core inventory control.

  • Unleashed fits best

    Mid-sized firms needing deep stock planning

  • BoxHero fits best

    Small teams seeking affordable core inventory control

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Side by side

Feature Unleashed 8.0/10 Visit ↗ BoxHero 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.3
Ranking #3 in Inventory Control Software #6 in Inventory Control Software
Best for Mid-sized firms needing deep stock planning Small teams seeking affordable core inventory control
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Unleashed 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
  • Unlimited warehouses and SKUs support complex operations.
  • Batch, serial, barcode and QR tracking improve stock control.
  • Production planning and demand forecasting extend beyond basic inventory.
  • 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
  • Starting price is $399 per month.
  • There is no free plan.
  • 24/7 support is not offered.
  • Personal plan is limited to three locations
  • Business costs $24 per team per month when billed annually
  • Business trial lasts 30 days
Our verdict

This cloud-based inventory management platform serves manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers that need centralized control across warehouses and sales channels. It combines real-time inventory tracking with purchasing,…

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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. UnleashedInventory Control Software 8.0From $399/mo · 14-day trial
  2. BoxHeroInventory Control Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Unleashed — where it wins

    • Unlimited warehouses and SKUs support complex operations.
    • Batch, serial, barcode and QR tracking improve stock control.
    • Production planning and demand forecasting extend beyond basic inventory.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting price is $399 per month.
    • There is no free plan.
    • 24/7 support is not offered.

  • 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
  • Unleashed8.0/10 · From $399/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad inventory suite for multi-warehouse operations, with a high entry price.

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  • 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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