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Fishbowl vs inFlow Inventory

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Inventory and manufacturing.

Inventory for small business.

The verdict

Both Fishbowl and inFlow Inventory are credible inventory management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Fishbowl — Inventory and manufacturing.

Choose inFlow Inventory if you'd rather have a lower starting price (from $110/mo), a longer free trial (14 days), broader platform coverage and a higher overall rating (4.4/5). Inventory for small business.

Fishbowl vs inFlow Inventory: side by side

DimensionFishbowlinFlow Inventory
Starting priceCustomFrom $110/moWinner
Free planNoNo
Free trial14 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forSmb Manufacturers, WholesalersSmb, Wholesalers
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWinner
Rating4.1/54.4/5Winner

Fishbowl key facts

Vendor
Fishbowl
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Windows
Best for
Smb Manufacturers, Wholesalers
Editor rating
4.1 / 5
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Orem, UT, USA

inFlow Inventory key facts

Vendor
Archon Systems
Pricing
Subscription — From $110/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web, Windows, Ios, Android
Best for
Smb, Wholesalers
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishbowl better than inFlow Inventory?

Neither is universally better — inFlow Inventory edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Fishbowl or inFlow Inventory cheaper?

inFlow Inventory is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $110/mo. Fishbowl starts at custom; inFlow Inventory starts at from $110/mo.

Can Fishbowl replace inFlow Inventory?

Yes for most teams — both are inventory management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.