Cin7

cin7.com
Financial Management
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Inventory Management Software & Small Business ERP

How to Replace Cin7

Overview

Cin7 is a cloud-based inventory management and ERP platform that connects suppliers, warehouses, and sales channels into one real-time system. It helps businesses manage complex inventory, forecast demand with AI, and handle orders across multiple locations and channels. The platform serves small businesses to enterprises across retail, manufacturing, wholesale, and other industries.

Features

39 features across 18 categories

AI(1)

AI-Powered Product DescriptionsAI

Generate product descriptions automatically using AI

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

AI / Automation(1)

Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR)AIPremium

Document recognition technology that automates data extraction from various documents

AI / Forecasting(1)

ForesightAI Demand ForecastingAIPremium

AI-driven demand forecasting that anticipates market trends and customer demand to optimize inventory levels

Also in: Cin7, Cin7

Automation(1)

Advanced AutomationsPremium

Automate recurring tasks with notifications, reminders, report scheduling, task assignment, and workflow creation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(1)

Contact & Supplier Management

Manage contacts and supplier information centrally

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Finance(4)

Cin7 Capital FinancingPremium

Access to capital financing solutions integrated with inventory platform

Cin7 Pay PaymentsPremium

Integrated payment processing capabilities

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Tracking

Track and manage COGS with detailed financial reporting

Multi-Currency Support

Support for multiple currencies in financial tracking and reporting

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Finance / Accounting(1)

Accounting Integrations

Native integrations with Xero and QuickBooks Online for seamless financial data sync

Integration(3)

API AccessPremium

API enabling system customization, native integration connections, and custom application development

EDI/Third Party Logistics (3PL) ConnectionsPremium

Electronic Data Interchange and 3PL connectivity via API and partner solutions

Flex APIPremium

Enhanced flexibility and speed API option ideal for high-volume sales processing

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Inventory Management(4)

Batch & Expiration Tracking

Track batch numbers and expiration dates for regulatory compliance and product freshness

Multi-Location Inventory Management

Manage inventory seamlessly across multiple warehouses and fulfillment locations

Real-Time Inventory Tracking

Track every item across multiple locations in real-time with instant visibility into stock levels

Wholesale Inventory Management

Specialized features for wholesale and distribution operations

Manufacturing(3)

Advanced Production ManufacturingPremium

Create complex production BOMs, schedule according to resource capacity, and manage intelligent supply chain operations

Assembly Manufacturing

Standard assembly manufacturing with assembly/disassembly, BOMs, batch/serial number tracking, and auto-assembly kitting

Bill of Materials (BOM) Tracking

Manage and track bill of materials for manufacturing and assembly operations

Order Management(2)

Automated Order Flow

Automate order processing and management across sales channels

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)Premium

Streamline returns workflows with support for refunds, repairs, and replacements through a specialized RMA portal

Planning & Forecasting(1)

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Premium

Dynamically generate supply management suggestions considering demand and supply from multiple sources

Product Management(2)

Kits & Bundles Management

Create and manage product kits and bundles

Product SKU Management

Manage unlimited product SKUs with flexible capacity

Purchasing(1)

Purchase Order Management

Create and manage purchase orders with suppliers efficiently

Reporting(1)

Financial Reporting & Analytics

Comprehensive reporting and analytics for financial insights and decision-making

Sales(4)

B2B PortalPremium

Customizable B2B portal for customers and sales reps to search products, compare prices, and complete self-service transactions

E-commerce Integration

Connect with e-commerce platforms to manage sales and inventory across online channels

Omnichannel Sales Management

Manage sales across multiple channels including online, in-store, and B2B

Point of Sale (POS)Premium

Convert any mobile device into a point of sale system for retail operations

Support(5)

24/7 Global Support

Round-the-clock customer support available globally

Cin7 Academy

Comprehensive training and educational resources for mastering Cin7

Onboarding Services

Expert-led onboarding with group, 1-to-1, and partner-led options available

Premium SupportPremium

Enhanced support tier with priority assistance

Professional ServicesPremium

Additional professional services for implementation and customization

Warehouse Management(3)

Advanced Warehouse ManagementPremium

Advanced WMS for multiple warehouse locations with features like picking for kitting, time tracking, delivery scheduling, and FIFO/FEFO pick order enforcement

Barcode Scanning

Mobile barcode scanning for inventory tracking and stock adjustments

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Cloud-based warehouse management with picking, packing, restocking, and put-away functionality

Pricing

Standard

$349/month
  • 5 users
  • 2 e-commerce and app integrations
  • 6,000 sale order volume per year
  • Unlimited inventory locations
  • Product management
  • Purchase order management
  • Standard warehouse management
  • Barcode scanning
  • Contact & supplier management
  • Sales order management
  • Kits & bundles
  • Bill of materials tracking
  • Batch & expiration tracking
  • Reporting & analytics
  • COGS tracking
  • Accounting integrations
  • Cin7 Help Center
  • Cin7 Academy
  • 24/7 global support

Pro

Popular
$599/month
  • 10 users
  • 4 e-commerce and app integrations
  • 24,000 sale order volume per year
  • Unlimited inventory locations
  • Product management
  • Purchase order management
  • Standard warehouse management
  • Advanced warehouse management (add-on)
  • Barcode scanning
  • Contact & supplier management
  • Sales order management
  • Material requirements planning
  • Kits & bundles
  • Bill of materials tracking
  • Batch & expiration tracking
  • Reporting & analytics
  • COGS tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Accounting integrations
  • Cin7 Help Center
  • Cin7 Academy
  • 24/7 global support

Advanced

$999/month
  • 15 users
  • 6 e-commerce and app integrations
  • 120,000 sale order volume per year
  • Unlimited inventory locations
  • Product management
  • Purchase order management
  • Standard warehouse management
  • Advanced warehouse management
  • Barcode scanning
  • Contact & supplier management
  • Sales order management
  • Material requirements planning
  • Kits & bundles
  • Bill of materials tracking
  • Batch & expiration tracking
  • Standard assembly manufacturing
  • Reporting & analytics
  • COGS tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Accounting integrations
  • Cin7 Help Center
  • Cin7 Academy
  • 24/7 global support

Omni

Custom
  • 8 users
  • 5 e-commerce and app integrations
  • Flexible sale order volume
  • Fully customizable features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Cin7

Monthly$349/mo
Yearly$4.2k/yr
5-Year Total$20.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $3.9k
SaaS
$4.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $11.8k
SaaS
$12.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $19.7k
SaaS
$20.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Cin7 alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.

Buy Cin7

Monthly cost$3,490/mo
3-year total$125,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$70,200 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations

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