inFlow vs. Fishbowl
Which should you use for inventory or warehouse management?
Inventory software isn’t something you shop for often. That’s why the inFlow team made this page to show you why you might use inFlow over Fishbowl, or vice versa.
inFlow vs. Fishbowl Inventory
A feature comparison of inFlow and Fishbowl can look similar at first glance.
 inFlow | Fishbowl Inventory | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Order management | ||
| Barcode support | ||
| Pick, pack, ship | ||
| Manufacturing | ||
| B2B Portal | ||
| Ecommerce integrations | ||
| Accounting integrations | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Windows app | ||
| Web | ||
| Android | ||
| iPhone | ||
| Support | ||
| Onboarding | ||
| Chat | ||
| Callback | Phone support | |
| Learning Center | Help center (articles) | |
| Trials | ||
| Free 14-day trial (no credit card required) | Demo request required for 14-day trial | |
| Price and users | ||
| From 149 USD/month for 2 users, paid annually. Some plans require an onboarding package. | Starts at 266 USD/month for 2 users, paid annually. | |
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Why would I use inFlow over Fishbowl Inventory?
Here are some of the real differences that might sway you towards inFlow.
inFlow is ready in no time
Inventory software providers often advertise a setup time in weeks. That’s because these competitors require local installations and hours of guided setup to make sure you can use the system properly.
inFlow is designed to be approachable for small and mid-size businesses and you can start using inFlow just minutes after starting a trial on any PC or Mac.
And inFlow’s web, desktop, and mobile apps are included at no extra charge. You won’t have to pay for extra licenses if you want to use your phone to receive orders or pick products either.
inFlow is beautiful
Most business software is utilitarian by design. It’s made to get work done, but how it looks is often an afterthought, so it can be difficult to convince your team to use it.
inFlow was built on the idea that beauty has functional value. Productivity comes easier when your orders are laid out cleanly with order statuses and prices all plain to see.
inFlow is priced for small and mid-size businesses
If your business was using spreadsheets to track inventory, you may not have a large budget set aside for inventory management software.
On average you’ll find inFlow’s plans and integrations cost about 1/3 of Fishbowl’s and you’ll pay about 1/2 the price for higher-spec hardware scanners.
inFlow has monthly and annual plans that you can tweak and change at any time. So you can start with the plan and features that you need right now and scale up as needed.
Why would I use Fishbowl Inventory over inFlow?
Fishbowl features deep customization for those who need it.
QuickBooks Desktop, point-of-sale, and on-premise installation
Although both inFlow and Fishbowl integrate with QuickBooks Online and Xero, only Fishbowl can connect to QuickBooks Desktop. If your business is unable to move from QuickBooks Desktop to a cloud-based accounting solution, then Fishbowl is the right solution for you.
Fishbowl has dedicated modules and point-of-sale hardware to facilitate full transactions and payment at retail locations. If your business takes cash or has a physical location where you need to take sales over the counter, you’ll want to look at Fishbowl Checkout.
Last but not least, Fishbowl Advanced is locally installed (on-premise) software. Some business sectors prefer or need inventory software that stores data locally on their network. On-premise installations give your business full control over where and how your data is stored, but they also require more IT infrastructure to configure a server and connect it to every client.
How should you decide between inFlow and Fishbowl Inventory?
Fishbowl’s main differentiators vs. inFlow are its QuickBooks Desktop connection and on-premise installation. Both of these may be requirements built deep into your company that you may not be able to affect.
If you’re looking into inventory software for the first time, inFlow is an easier and more approachable system for both you and your team. It also doesn’t hurt that inFlow’s pricing is more flexible and affordable to start.
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