Zenventory

zenventory.com
Inventory Management
Weekend Project

3PL WMS Software + Built-In Discounted Shipping

How to Replace Zenventory

Overview

Zenventory is an all-in-one warehouse management system (WMS) designed specifically for 3PLs with built-in discounted shipping rates. The platform handles inventory management, multi-warehouse operations, order fulfillment, shipping labels, client portals, and billing automation all in one integrated system. It helps 3PLs increase margins, reduce operational costs, and scale confidently with automation and real-time visibility.

Features

59 features across 21 categories

3PL Features(1)

White-Label Client Portal

Branded customer portal for 3PL clients with their own logo

Alerts & Notifications(1)

Low Stock Alerts

Automated notifications when inventory falls below thresholds

Automation(3)

Custom Automation Rules

Create custom automation rules for warehouse operations

Order Tagging Automation

Automatically tag orders based on predefined rules and conditions

Stock Allocation Automation

Automatically allocate stock to orders based on smart rules

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(5)

Centralized Billing

Unified billing management across all shipping and operations

Client Billing Automation

Automatically generate and send bills to 3PL clients

Custom Billing Interval & TermsPremium

Flexible billing options with custom intervals and payment terms

Invoice Reconciliation

Automated invoice matching and reconciliation for shipping

NET Payment TermsPremium

NET payment terms available for enterprise customers

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Developer Tools(2)

Robust API

Open REST API for custom integrations and development

Sandbox Account

Test environment for development and testing

Also in: Jobber, Hugging Face, 1Password

Financial Management(1)

Budget TrackingPremium

Track and monitor operational budgets

Infrastructure(2)

99.99% Guaranteed Uptime SLAPremium

Service level agreement guaranteeing 99.99% system uptime

Cloud-Based Access

Access the system from anywhere with cloud-based infrastructure

Integrations(2)

Off-the-Shelf Integrations

Pre-built integrations with popular e-commerce and business tools

Seamless Integrations

Connect with 35+ third-party applications and tools

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Inventory Management(9)

Barcode & Scanner Support

Built-in barcode scanning and printing capabilities for inventory tracking

Cycle Counting

Built-in cycle counting functionality for inventory verification

Expiration Date Tracking

Track perishable inventory and manage expiration dates for lot-based items

Item Management

Comprehensive item and SKU management capabilities

Kitting, Bundling & Assemblies

Create and manage product kits, bundles, and assemblies

Lot Tracking & Traceability

Track and trace inventory by lot or batch numbers

Multi-Channel Inventory Sync

Synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels

Serialization / Serial Number Tracking

Track individual serial numbers for high-value items

Special Item Type Support

Support for specialized item types and handling requirements

Inventory Replenishment(6)

Directed Put-Away

System-guided put-away instructions for inventory placement

Full Receiving

Complete receiving functionality for incoming inventory

Partial Receiving

Receive partial shipments and update inventory accordingly

Purchase Order (PO) Creation

Generate and manage purchase orders from the system

Smart Reorder & PAR Levels

Intelligent reorder point calculations and PAR level management

Vendor Catalog Creation

Create and manage vendor catalogs for inventory replenishment

Mobile(1)

Free Companion App (Android)

Mobile app for warehouse operations on Android devices

Multi-Warehouse Management(3)

Centralized Stock Management

Manage stock across multiple locations from a central dashboard

Multi-Warehouse Support

Support for managing multiple warehouse locations simultaneously

Warehouse Transfers

Manage inventory transfers between warehouse locations

Order Fulfillment(2)

Pick & Pack Like a Pro

Optimized pick and pack workflows with barcode scanning

Pick, Pack & Ship Workflows

Streamlined workflows for picking, packing, and shipping operations

Order Management(4)

Dynamic Order Tagging

Automatically tag orders with custom tags based on rules

Integrated Order Entry System

Create and manage orders directly within the platform

Internal Ordering SystemPremium

System for managing internal orders and transfers

Process Internal Orders

Create and manage internal transfer and assembly orders

Reporting(2)

Real-Time Inventory Insights

Live inventory visibility and analytics dashboards

Reporting & Analytics

35+ built-in reports available in CSV and PDF formats

Security(4)

Advanced User Access RestrictionsPremium

Fine-grained user access control and restrictions

Audit LogsPremium

Comprehensive audit logging for compliance and security

Identity Provider (IDP) GroupsPremium

Integration with identity providers for group management

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Enterprise SSO authentication support

Services(2)

Custom Feature DevelopmentPremium

Custom development services for enterprise needs

Managed Account ServicesPremium

Dedicated account management for enterprise customers

Shipping(4)

Claims Management

Manage shipping damage and loss claims within the platform

Discounted Shipping Rates

Access to discounted rates with major carriers, save up to 90% on published rates

High-Velocity Batch Shipping

Process large volumes of shipments efficiently in batches

Rate Shopping

Compare shipping rates across multiple carriers automatically

Support(2)

Dedicated Shipping Support

Expert support team for shipping and carrier issues

Priority SupportPremium

Dedicated priority support for enterprise customers

User Management(2)

Customizable User Permissions

Set granular user permissions and access controls

Unlimited Warehouse Workers

Add unlimited warehouse staff users without additional costs

Warehouse Management(1)

Location Mapping

Map and organize warehouse locations for efficient picking

Pricing

Starter

$499/mo
  • Up to 10,000 shipments/month
  • 1 warehouse
  • 3PL client portal
  • 3PL billing calculations
  • Kitting / bundling / assemblies
  • Multi-carrier batch shipping
  • Unlimited clients
  • Unlimited integrations
  • Unlimited users
  • Unlimited support (email)
  • Unlimited products/SKUs
  • Customizable user permissions
  • Mobile app (Android)
  • 35+ reports (CSV/PDF)
  • Barcode scanning & printing
  • Cycle counting
  • Low stock alerts
  • Supplier catalogs
  • Purchase orders
  • Order fulfillment
  • Pick & pack
  • Serialization/serial number tracking
  • Lot/batch number tracking
  • Perishable inventory management
  • Warehouse transfers
  • Open REST API
  • Sandbox account
  • Branded interface (your logo)
  • Multi-client 3PL features

Growth

$799/mo
  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Up to 50,000 shipments/month
  • 3 warehouses
  • Unlimited support (email & phone)

Enterprise

Custom
  • >50,000 shipments/month
  • Custom warehouse count
  • Tailored solutions for high-volume ops
  • Custom feature development
  • Managed account services
  • Custom billing interval & terms
  • NET payment terms
  • Single sign-on (SSO)
  • Advanced user access restrictions
  • Identity provider (IDP) groups
  • Audit logs
  • Internal ordering system
  • Budget tracking
  • Priority support
  • 99.99% guaranteed uptime SLA

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Zenventory

Monthly$499/mo
Yearly$6k/yr
5-Year Total$29.9k

Build It Yourself

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

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $5.7k
SaaS
$6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $17.2k
SaaS
$18k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $28.7k
SaaS
$29.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 59 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Zenventory alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 59 features.

Buy Zenventory

Monthly cost$4,990/mo
3-year total$179,640
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 ~$124,200 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 59 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations

35+ Pre-Built Integrations