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Head-to-head · Inventory Management Software

Zoho Inventory vs Fishbowl Inventory

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Inventory #1 in Inventory Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Zoho Inventory
Fishbowl Inventory #6 in Inventory Management Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fishbowl

Zoho Inventory leads on 3 checks, Fishbowl Inventory on 0, and 5 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 scoreZoho Inventory · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Inventory · $29/mo
  • Free planonly Zoho Inventory
  • Free trialonly Zoho Inventory

Zoho Inventory scores higher on our rubric for inventory management software: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Zoho Inventory offers free plan; Fishbowl Inventory doesn't. Zoho Inventory is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $229/mo. Zoho Inventory leads on warehouse limit: 2 warehouses versus 1 warehouses.

Zoho Inventory is the better fit for all-round inventory teams. Fishbowl Inventory is the better fit for broad warehouse and ecommerce operations.

  • Zoho Inventory fits best

    All-round inventory teams

  • Fishbowl Inventory fits best

    Broad warehouse and ecommerce operations

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Inventory 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Fishbowl Inventory 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #1 in Inventory Management Software #6 in Inventory Management Software
Best for All-round inventory teams Broad warehouse and ecommerce operations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo (best) $229/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 14 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Zoho Inventory 5/5 · Fishbowl Inventory 5/5
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Purchase orders ✓ ✓
Sales orders ✓ ✓
Stock alerts ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Warehouse limit 2 warehouses (best) 1 warehouses
SKU limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-warehouse, serial, batch, barcode, and replenishment controls
  • Connects with ecommerce, accounting, shipping, CRM, and payment tools
  • Web, Windows, iOS, Android, API, workflows, reports, and webhooks
  • 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
  • Free plan is limited to 50 orders, 1 user, and 1 location monthly
  • Paid plans cap orders, users, locations, and bins by tier
  • Advanced inventory needs may require the $79, $129, or $249 plans
  • 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

Zoho Inventory is cloud-based software for businesses that need to track stock, manage warehouses, and coordinate purchasing and sales orders. It suits teams selling through multiple channels or managing inventory across one or more…

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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. Zoho InventoryInventory Management Software 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Fishbowl InventoryInventory Management Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Inventory — where it wins

    • Multi-warehouse, serial, batch, barcode, and replenishment controls
    • Connects with ecommerce, accounting, shipping, CRM, and payment tools
    • Web, Windows, iOS, Android, API, workflows, reports, and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 50 orders, 1 user, and 1 location monthly
    • Paid plans cap orders, users, locations, and bins by tier
    • Advanced inventory needs may require the $79, $129, or $249 plans

  • 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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