Cin7

cin7.com
Financial Management
Few Days

Inventory Management Software & Small Business ERP

How to Replace Cin7

Overview

Cin7 is a cloud-based inventory management and ERP software that connects suppliers, warehouses, and sales channels into one real-time system. It provides AI-driven insights for demand forecasting, order management, manufacturing, and financial tracking across multiple locations and sales channels. The platform helps businesses streamline operations, reduce manual data entry, and scale efficiently with automation and real-time visibility.

Features

42 features across 17 categories

AI(1)

AI Product DescriptionsAI

Automatically generate product descriptions using AI technology

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

AI / Automation(1)

Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR)AIPremium

Document recognition technology that automates data extraction from various documents, replacing manual entry

AI / Forecasting(1)

ForesightAI - Demand ForecastingAIPremium

AI-powered demand forecasting that anticipates customer demand, prevents stockouts and overstock situations, and optimizes order sizes

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

Finance(4)

Cin7 Capital FinancingPremium

Financing options for businesses to support growth and operations

Cin7 PayPremium

Payment processing solution integrated with inventory management

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Tracking

Accurate tracking and reporting of cost of goods sold for financial analysis and profitability

Multi-Currency Support

Support for multiple currencies in inventory and financial management

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Finance / Integration(1)

Accounting Integrations

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

Also in: Cin7

Integration(4)

API AccessPremium

API for extending and customizing the system, connecting native integrations, or creating custom applications

E-commerce Integration

Connect multiple e-commerce platforms and sales channels for unified inventory management

EDI/3PL Connections

Electronic Data Interchange and Third Party Logistics connections via API and partner solutions

Flex APIPremium

Enhanced flexibility and speed API option ideal for clients processing high volumes of sales

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Inventory Management(7)

Batch & Expiration Tracking

Track batch numbers and expiration dates for inventory management and regulatory compliance

Multi-Location Inventory Management

Manage inventory seamlessly across multiple warehouse locations and sales channels

Product Management

Centralized product management with SKU management, product descriptions, and organization

Real-Time Inventory Tracking

Track inventory across multiple locations in real-time with instant visibility into stock levels and locations

Unlimited Inventory Locations

Support for unlimited inventory location across all pricing tiers

Unlimited Product SKUsPremium

Option to support unlimited product SKUs with no restrictions on catalog size

Wholesale Inventory Management

Specialized inventory management features for wholesale distributors and bulk operations

Manufacturing(4)

Advanced Production ManufacturingPremium

Create complex production BOMs, schedule according to resource capacity, intelligent supply chain management, and mobile shopfloor application

Bill of Materials (BOM) Tracking

Create and manage bill of materials for products, assemblies, and manufacturing operations

Kits & Bundles

Create and manage product kits and bundles for manufacturing and sales

Standard Assembly Manufacturing

Assembly and disassembly capabilities with BOMs, units of measure, batch/serial tracking, auto-assembly kitting, and analysis reporting

Order Management(1)

Order Management

Automate and manage orders across all sales channels from a single platform

Planning & Forecasting(1)

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Premium

MRP system that considers demand from sales and supply from stock to dynamically generate supply management suggestions

Purchasing(2)

Contact & Supplier Management

Manage supplier and contact information for purchasing and operations

Purchase Order Management

Create and manage purchase orders for suppliers and inventory replenishment

Reporting(1)

Reporting & Analytics

Comprehensive reporting and analytics for inventory, sales, and financial performance

Sales(4)

B2B PortalPremium

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

Point of Sale (POS)Premium

Mobile POS system that turns any device into a point of sale for listing products, processing sales and returns, and updating stock

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)Premium

Streamline returns workflows with specialized RMA portal for processing refunds, repairs, and replacements

Sales Order Management

Manage and process sales orders across all channels with automated workflows

Support(5)

24/7 Global Support

Round-the-clock customer support available globally across all time zones

Cin7 Academy

Comprehensive training resources and courses to master Cin7 platform

Onboarding Services

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

Premium SupportPremium

Enhanced premium support options for enterprise customers

Professional ServicesPremium

Professional implementation and consulting services available as add-on

Tools(1)

ROI Calculator

Proprietary ROI calculator to measure financial impact of effective inventory management

Warehouse Management(3)

Advanced Warehouse ManagementPremium

Advanced warehouse management for multiple locations including picking for kitting, time tracking, delivery scheduling, and FIFO/FEFO pick order enforcement

Barcode Scanning

Mobile barcode scanning capabilities for warehouse operations and inventory tracking

Standard Warehouse Management

User-friendly warehouse management mobile app for picking, packing, restocking, put away, and stock lookup with real-time adjustments

Pricing

Standard

$349/month
  • 5 users
  • 2 e-commerce and app integrations
  • 6,000 sale orders per year
  • Unlimited inventory locations
  • Inventory management
  • Product management
  • Purchase order management
  • Product SKUs (under 100K)
  • Standard warehouse management
  • Barcode scanning
  • Contact and supplier management
  • Wholesale inventory management
  • Accounting integrations (Xero/QuickBooks)
  • Reporting and analytics
  • COGS tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Batch and expiration tracking
  • Kits and bundles
  • Bill of materials (BOM)
  • Standard assembly manufacturing
  • Onboarding and 24/7 support
  • Cin7 help center
  • Cin7 Academy

Pro

Popular
$599/month
  • 10 users
  • 4 e-commerce and app integrations
  • 24,000 sale orders per year
  • Unlimited inventory locations
  • Inventory management
  • Product management with AI descriptions
  • Purchase order management
  • Product SKUs (under 100K)
  • Standard warehouse management
  • Advanced warehouse management (add-on)
  • Barcode scanning
  • Contact and supplier management
  • Wholesale inventory management
  • B2B portal (add-on)
  • Point of sale (add-on)
  • Return merchandise authorization (add-on)
  • Accounting integrations
  • Reporting and analytics
  • COGS tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Batch and expiration tracking
  • Kits and bundles
  • Bill of materials (BOM)
  • Standard assembly manufacturing
  • Material requirements planning (add-on)
  • Advanced production manufacturing (add-on)
  • ForesightAI forecasting (add-on)
  • API (add-on)
  • Flex API (add-on)
  • Advanced automations (add-on)
  • Intelligent document recognition (add-on)
  • EDI/3PL connections
  • Onboarding and 24/7 support
  • Premium support (add-on)
  • Cin7 help center
  • Cin7 Academy
  • Professional services (add-on)

Advanced

$999/month
  • 15 users
  • 6 e-commerce and app integrations
  • 120,000 sale orders per year
  • Unlimited inventory locations
  • Inventory management
  • Product management with AI descriptions
  • Purchase order management
  • Product SKUs (under 100K and over 100K)
  • Standard warehouse management
  • Advanced warehouse management
  • Barcode scanning
  • Contact and supplier management
  • Wholesale inventory management
  • B2B portal
  • Point of sale
  • Return merchandise authorization
  • Accounting integrations
  • Reporting and analytics
  • COGS tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Batch and expiration tracking
  • Kits and bundles
  • Bill of materials (BOM)
  • Standard assembly manufacturing
  • Material requirements planning
  • Advanced production manufacturing
  • ForesightAI forecasting
  • API
  • Flex API
  • Advanced automations
  • Intelligent document recognition
  • EDI/3PL connections
  • Cin7 Capital financing
  • Cin7 Pay
  • Onboarding and 24/7 support
  • Premium support
  • Cin7 help center
  • Cin7 Academy
  • Professional services

Omni

Custom
  • 8 users
  • 5 e-commerce and app integrations
  • Flexible sale order volume
  • Fully customizable features
  • All Advanced tier features
  • Enterprise-level customization

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Cin7

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

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~5 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 42 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Cin7 alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 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 42 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations

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