Fishbowl Inventory

fishbowlinventory.com
Inventory Management
1-2 Weeks

#1 Inventory Management Software for QuickBooks and Xero

How to Replace Fishbowl Inventory

Overview

Fishbowl is an AI-driven inventory and manufacturing management platform designed for small to midsize businesses. It provides real-time visibility into inventory, automates manufacturing workflows, and streamlines warehouse and ecommerce operations without the complexity of traditional ERP systems. The software integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks and Xero to keep financial records synchronized while handling inventory, production, and fulfillment operations.

Features

76 features across 19 categories

AI(6)

Advanced AI CapabilitiesAIPremium

Complex AI automations and workflows for advanced operations

AI Issue Detection and Prescriptive ActionsAI

AI finds issues early (stockouts, overstock, capacity gaps, late work orders) and prescribes corrective actions

AI Profit PrioritizationAI

AI ranks revenue-critical and at-risk orders to optimize for lead times, labor capacity, routings, and vendor costs

Core AI AutomationsAIPremium

Core AI-powered automations for POs, MOs, WOs creation and execution

Fishbowl AI Data AssistantAI

Ask natural language questions about inventory and operations to get instant AI-powered recommendations

Fishbowl AI Operations PartnerAI

Agentic AI that plans the day, fills capacity gaps, executes orders, identifies risks and opportunities

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accounting(7)

Automated Sales TaxPremium

Automated sales tax calculation and compliance

Job Costing

Track job costing and manufacturing expenses

Landed Cost Accounting

Calculate true landed cost by SKU and shipment with full costing and precise accounting posts

Payment ProcessingPremium

Integrated payment processing capabilities

Posting Maps

Create and manage posting maps for accounting integration

QuickBooks Online Integration

Bi-directional sync with QuickBooks Online

Sales Tax Auto-Calculations

Automatically calculate sales tax for orders

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Alerts(1)

Automated Stock Alerts

Receive automated alerts for low stock and reorder needs

Also in: Planhat, Lusha, Totango

Analytics(6)

ABC Inventory AnalysisPremium

Analyze inventory using ABC classification methodology

Advanced ForecastingAIPremium

Use advanced forecasting tools and demand planning to prevent stockouts

AI Insights and In-Depth BI ReportingAIPremium

Advanced AI-powered business intelligence reporting and insights

Demand PlanningAIPremium

AI-powered demand forecasting and planning

Forecasting and Demand PlanningAIPremium

Advanced demand forecasting and planning capabilities

Inventory Cost Savings AnalysisAI

Analyze and identify inventory cost savings opportunities

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Customization(1)

Customizable Forms and LabelsPremium

Customize forms and labels for your specific operations

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Ecommerce(4)

Advanced Ecommerce and Marketplace IntegrationsPremium

Advanced integrations with ecommerce and marketplace platforms

Ecommerce Channel Health Monitoring

Monitor health and performance of ecommerce channels

Ecommerce Integration

Integrate with ecommerce platforms and marketplaces

Standard Ecommerce and Marketplace Integrations

Standard integrations with popular ecommerce and marketplace platforms

Fulfillment(10)

3PL Management

Manage third-party logistics with unlimited 3PL integrations at no extra cost

Complex FulfillmentPremium

Handle complex fulfillment scenarios and workflows

Core Fulfillment Support

Basic fulfillment support and workflow management

Core Fulfillment Support

Basic fulfillment workflow support

Drop Shipping

Support drop shipping operations

Order Fulfillment

Complete order fulfillment workflows including picking, packing, and shipping

Order Routing

Intelligent order routing and fulfillment optimization

Picking and Receiving Workflows

Streamlined workflows for picking and receiving operations

RMA ManagementPremium

Manage returns, merchandise authorizations, and reverse logistics

Shipping Tools

Integration with shipping carriers and shipping management

Also in: Saleor, Medusa, Shippo

Integration(1)

EDI IntegrationsPremium

Electronic Data Interchange integrations for supplier communication

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Inventory(14)

AI ReplenishmentAI

AI-guided inventory replenishment with vendor-aware purchase order generation

Asset Tracking and Management

Track and manage company assets across locations

Auto-Create Items in BulkAI

Automatically create items in bulk from specifications

Barcode Printing

Print barcodes for inventory items and tracking

Barcode Scanning

Barcode scanning for inventory tracking and order fulfillment

Custom Tracking

Custom tracking fields and attributes

Cycle Counts

Perform cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records

Item and SKU Management

Comprehensive item and SKU tracking and management capabilities

Kits and Bundles

Create and manage product kits and bundles

Lot and Serial Number Tracking

Track lots, serials, and expiry dates with one-click recall reports for audits

Multi-Location Support

Manage inventory across unlimited warehouse locations and distribution centers

Part Tracking

Track parts across inventory and manufacturing processes

Real-Time Inventory Tracking

Gain visibility and control of inventory across all locations with accurate, multi-location inventory management and real-time tracking

Reorder Points

Set and manage reorder points to prevent stockouts automatically

Manufacturing(13)

Advanced ManufacturingPremium

Advanced manufacturing capabilities and workflows

AI-Built POs, MOs, WOsAI

Automatically generate purchase orders, manufacturing orders, and work orders using AI

Bill of Materials (BOMs)

Create, edit, and manage bills of materials with mid-build editing capabilities

BOM AnalysisAI

Analyze bills of materials for optimization

Constraint-Aware ReschedulingAI

AI-powered rescheduling that respects labor capacity, routings, and vendor constraints

Create BOMs from SpecsAI

Automatically create bills of materials from specifications

Finite-Capacity PlanningPremium

Plan production with finite capacity constraints

Job ReroutingAI

Automatically reroute manufacturing jobs based on capacity and constraints

Manufacturing Orders (MOs)AI

Manage manufacturing orders with AI-built creation and execution

Materials Resource Planning (MRP)Premium

Advanced MRP capabilities for materials planning and scheduling

Variance Capture

Real-time capture of production variances

Work Center RebalancingAI

AI-powered rebalancing of work centers and labor allocation

Work Orders (WOs)

Create, manage, and edit work orders with real-time labor and material requirements

Mobile(3)

Mobile App

Industry-leading mobile application for on-the-go inventory management and operations

Mobile Barcode Scanning

Barcode scanning capabilities on mobile devices

Mobile Work Travelers and Labor Capture

Capture work traveler data and labor time on mobile devices

Order Management(2)

Promise Date UpdatesAI

Automatically update promise dates based on real-time inventory and capacity

Sales Order Management

Manage sales orders and order routing

Portal(1)

B2B PortalPremium

B2B customer portal for order management and visibility

Pricing(1)

Tiered Pricing RulesPremium

Set up tiered pricing based on volume or customer segments

Procurement(1)

Purchase Order Management

Create, manage, and track purchase orders with vendor and part information

Reporting(1)

Custom ReportsPremium

Create custom reports and analytics

Security(1)

Audit TrailsPremium

Track and audit all system changes and user actions

User Management(2)

Advanced Permissions and RolesPremium

Advanced permission control for complex organizational structures

Custom Roles and Permissions

Set custom user roles and permission levels

Warehouse(1)

Transfer Orders

Create and manage transfer orders between warehouse locations

Pricing

Essentials

$229/mo (billed annually)
  • 2 users included
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Item and SKU Management
  • Cycle Counts
  • Real-time Inventory Tracking
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Reorder Points
  • Multi-Warehouse Support (Unlimited sub-locations)
  • Picking and Receiving Workflows
  • Kits/Bundles
  • Ecommerce Channel Health Monitoring
  • Transfer Orders
  • Order Routing (Basic)
  • Sales Tax Auto-Calculations
  • QuickBooks Online Integration
  • Mobile App
  • Mobile Barcode Scanning
  • Barcode Printing
  • Lot, Serial Number, Expiration Date Tracking
  • Custom Tracking
  • Shipping Tools
  • Order Fulfillment
  • QBO Bi-Directional Sync
  • Standard Ecommerce & Marketplace Integrations (1 Included)
  • AI Manufacturing Add-On available

Growth

$429/mo (billed annually)
  • 5 users included
  • Core Fulfillment Support
  • Shipping Tools
  • AI Reporting
  • Real-time Inventory Tracking
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Reorder Points
  • Multi-Warehouse Support (Unlimited sub-locations)
  • Picking and Receiving Workflows
  • Kits/Bundles
  • Ecommerce Channel Health Monitoring
  • Transfer Orders
  • Order Routing
  • Sales Tax Auto-Calculations
  • QuickBooks Online Integration
  • Custom Roles/Permissions
  • Mobile App
  • Mobile Barcode Scanning
  • Barcode Printing
  • Lot, Serial Number, Expiration Date Tracking
  • Custom Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Shipping Tools
  • Order Fulfillment
  • QBO Bi-Directional Sync
  • Standard Ecommerce & Marketplace Integrations (2 Included)
  • Advanced Ecommerce & Marketplace Integrations (Add-On)
  • AI Manufacturing Add-On available

Scale

$729/mo (billed annually)
  • 10 users included
  • Advanced Permission Control
  • Forecasting/Demand Planning
  • Advanced AI Capabilities
  • Real-time Inventory Tracking
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Reorder Points
  • Multi-Warehouse Support (Unlimited sub-locations)
  • Picking and Receiving Workflows
  • Kits/Bundles
  • Ecommerce Channel Health Monitoring
  • Transfer Orders
  • Order Routing
  • Sales Tax Auto-Calculations
  • QuickBooks Online Integration
  • Advanced Permissions/Roles
  • Mobile App
  • Mobile Barcode Scanning
  • Barcode Printing
  • Lot, Serial Number, Expiration Date Tracking
  • Custom Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Shipping Tools
  • Order Fulfillment
  • QBO Bi-Directional Sync
  • Audit Trails
  • Standard Ecommerce & Marketplace Integrations (2 Included, $50/month per additional)
  • Advanced Ecommerce & Marketplace Integrations (Add-On)
  • AI Manufacturing Add-On available

Advanced

Custom
  • Ideal for businesses needing advanced inventory control
  • Payment Processing
  • Audit Trail
  • Reporting
  • Complex Fulfillment
  • Advanced Manufacturing Module
  • Materials Resource Planning
  • Automated Sales Tax
  • RMA Management
  • Tiered Pricing Rules
  • ABC Inventory Analysis
  • Customizable Forms and Labels
  • Advanced Ecommerce & Marketplace Integrations
  • B2B Portal
  • EDI Integrations
  • Custom Reports
  • Demand Forecasting/Planning (Add-On)
  • Advanced AI Capabilities (Complex Automations/Workflows)

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Fishbowl Inventory alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 76 features.

Buy Fishbowl Inventory

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$96,000
Maintenance$1,440/mo
3-year total$147,840
Dev time~8 months

Buying Fishbowl Inventory saves ~$147,840 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 76 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

51 known integrations

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