dear-inventory

dear.com/inventory-management-software
Inventory Management
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Cloud-based inventory management for modern businesses

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Overview

Dear Inventory is a cloud-based inventory management system designed for e-commerce, retail, and wholesale businesses. It streamlines stock tracking, order management, and warehouse operations across multiple sales channels.

Features

46 features across 17 categories

Accounting(1)

Inventory Valuation

Calculate inventory value using FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average methods.

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Alerts(2)

Email Notifications

Receive automated alerts and reports via email.

Low Stock Alerts

Receive automatic notifications when inventory levels fall below thresholds.

Also in: Planhat, Lusha, Totango

Analytics(7)

Dashboard CustomizationPremium

Create personalized dashboards with key metrics and KPIs.

Demand ForecastingAIPremium

Predict future inventory needs using historical sales data and trends.

Historical AnalyticsAIPremium

Analyze historical sales and inventory trends for better decision-making.

Inventory Export

Export inventory data to CSV, Excel, or other formats for analysis.

Inventory ForecastingAIPremium

Use AI to predict future inventory requirements and optimize stock levels.

Inventory Reports

Generate comprehensive reports on stock levels, movements, and valuations.

Smart SuggestionsAIPremium

Get AI-powered recommendations for reorder quantities and timing.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Workflows AutomationPremium

Create custom workflows to automate repetitive tasks and processes.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compliance(5)

Audit Trails

Track all inventory changes and user actions for compliance and accountability.

Batch & Serial Tracking

Track products by batch number or serial number for quality and compliance.

BOE & Import DocumentsPremium

Generate Bill of Entry and import documentation for international shipping.

Expiry Date Tracking

Monitor product expiration dates and manage perishable inventory.

Tax CompliancePremium

Automatically calculate and track taxes for various jurisdictions.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(2)

Real-time Stock Tracking

Monitor inventory levels across all warehouses and sales channels in real-time.

Stock Adjustments

Quickly adjust inventory counts for damage, loss, or counting discrepancies.

Customer(1)

Customer PortalPremium

Allow customers to check product availability and place orders directly.

Customization(1)

Custom FieldsPremium

Add custom attributes to products and orders for specific business needs.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Finance(1)

Cost TrackingPremium

Monitor supplier costs, landed costs, and profitability by product.

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

Build custom integrations and automate workflows with REST API.

Multi-channel Sync

Synchronize inventory across e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, and POS systems.

International(1)

Multi-currency SupportPremium

Handle transactions and pricing in multiple currencies and languages.

Operations(5)

Barcode Scanning

Use barcode technology for fast and accurate inventory tracking and picking.

Cycle Counting

Perform partial inventory counts to verify accuracy without full shutdowns.

Mobile App

Access inventory functions on-the-go with iOS and Android applications.

Pick and Pack

Streamline order fulfillment with optimized picking and packing workflows.

Stock Reconciliation

Compare physical counts with system records and resolve discrepancies.

Procurement(4)

Purchase Order Management

Automate purchase order creation, tracking, and supplier communication.

Received Items Tracking

Monitor and verify items received from suppliers against orders.

Supplier Management

Maintain supplier information, pricing, and lead times for efficient procurement.

Supplier PerformancePremium

Track supplier metrics like on-time delivery and quality ratings.

Product(4)

Assembly ManagementPremium

Create and manage product assemblies with component tracking.

Kitting & BundlingPremium

Create and manage product bundles or kits for combined selling.

Product Variants

Manage products with multiple sizes, colors, or configurations.

Weight and Dimensions

Store and use product dimensions and weights for shipping calculations.

Sales(4)

Customer Price ListsPremium

Create and manage customer-specific pricing and discount tiers.

Drop ShippingPremium

Manage drop shipping orders and automatically forward to suppliers.

Returns Management

Process customer returns and restock items back into inventory.

Sales Order Management

Process and fulfill customer orders efficiently with automated workflows.

Security(2)

Automated Backups

Ensure data safety with automatic daily backups and disaster recovery.

User Roles & Permissions

Control access to features and data based on employee roles.

Warehouse(3)

Multi-warehouse Management

Manage inventory across unlimited warehouse locations with centralized control.

Transfer Orders

Move stock between warehouses with automated transfer workflows.

Warehouse AutomationPremium

Integrate with automated warehouse systems and robotics platforms.

Pricing

Starter

$99/mo
  • Basic inventory tracking
  • single warehouse
  • up to 100 SKUs

Professional

Popular
$249/mo
  • Multi-warehouse
  • multi-channel sync
  • up to 5000 SKUs

Enterprise

$499/mo
  • Unlimited warehouses
  • advanced analytics
  • unlimited SKUs

Plus

$349/mo
  • Advanced features
  • unlimited warehouses
  • up to 10000 SKUs

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying dear-inventory

Monthly$99/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$5.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $948
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a dear-inventory alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 46 features.

Buy dear-inventory

Better Value
Monthly cost$990/mo
3-year total$35,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying dear-inventory saves ~$1,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 46 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

28 known integrations