Head-to-head · Inventory Management Software
Zoho Inventory vs Unleashed
Zoho Inventory leads on 1 check, Unleashed on 0, and 5 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 scoreZoho Inventory · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Zoho Inventory
- Free trialboth
Zoho Inventory scores higher on our rubric for inventory management software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Zoho Inventory offers free plan; Unleashed doesn't.
Zoho Inventory is the better fit for all-round inventory teams. Unleashed is the better fit for established inventory-heavy businesses.
- Zoho Inventory fits best
All-round inventory teams
- Unleashed fits best
Established inventory-heavy businesses
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Inventory 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Unleashed 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Inventory Management Software | #4 in Inventory Management Software |
| Best for | All-round inventory teams | Established inventory-heavy businesses |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $4,389/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| 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 | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Zoho Inventory 5/5 · Unleashed 5/5 | ||
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Purchase orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stock alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Warehouse limit | 2 warehouses | Not checked yet |
| SKU limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
This cloud-based inventory management platform is designed for growing manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and eCommerce businesses. It brings together real-time inventory visibility, sales and purchase orders, supplier… Read the review → |
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
Unleashed — where it wins
- Real-time tracking with barcode, batch, and serial-number support
- Multi-warehouse, purchasing, sales orders, and replenishment workflows
- Forecasting, manufacturing, API access, and third-party integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $99 per month with no free plan
- Mobile apps are unavailable; access is through Mobile View and B2B Store
- Multi-warehouse management starts with the $399-per-month Core plan
- Zoho Inventory9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad inventory suite with multi-location controls, integrations, and scalable annual plans.
Visit Zoho InventoryFull verdict → - Unleashed8.5/10 · 14-day trial
A capable inventory platform for established businesses with complex stock operations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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