Zoho Inventory
Multichannel retail software
Order management software
Warehouse management software
Inventory control software
E-commerce software
Accounting & finance software
Inventory management software
Manufacturing inventory software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Zoho Inventory
Zoho Inventory is a cloud-based inventory and order management application used to track stock, manage sales orders and purchase orders, and fulfill shipments across multiple sales channels. It is typically used by small to mid-sized businesses that sell through e-commerce storefronts and online marketplaces and need centralized inventory visibility. The product includes integrations with other Zoho applications and common shipping carriers, with features such as serial/batch tracking, multi-warehouse support, and basic reporting.
Broad Zoho ecosystem integration
Zoho Inventory connects natively with other Zoho business applications, which can reduce duplicate data entry across sales, finance, and customer operations. This is useful for teams that already standardize on Zoho for CRM, accounting, or help desk workflows. It also supports API-based integrations for extending workflows beyond the Zoho suite.
Multi-channel order synchronization
The product supports syncing inventory and orders across multiple online sales channels to help reduce overselling and manual reconciliation. Centralized order processing and status updates help teams manage fulfillment from one system. This aligns with common requirements in multichannel retail operations where listings and stock levels change frequently.
Shipping and warehouse basics included
Zoho Inventory includes core warehouse functions such as multi-warehouse stock tracking, bin/location-style organization (where configured), and picking/packing-oriented workflows. It also provides shipping label generation and carrier integrations to support day-to-day fulfillment. These capabilities cover common needs for smaller warehouse operations without requiring a separate warehouse system.
Limited advanced WMS capabilities
Zoho Inventory focuses on inventory control and order fulfillment rather than deep warehouse execution. Complex requirements such as advanced wave planning, labor management, slotting optimization, or sophisticated RF/mobile scanning workflows may require additional tools. Larger distribution operations may find the warehouse feature set insufficient for high-volume, multi-step processes.
Manufacturing depth is constrained
While it can support assemblies/bundles and component tracking scenarios, it is not a full manufacturing execution or MRP system. Businesses needing detailed routings, work orders with shop-floor tracking, capacity planning, or multi-level BOM planning may need complementary manufacturing software. This can limit suitability for manufacturers beyond light assembly and kitting.
Reporting and analytics are basic
Out-of-the-box reporting covers operational metrics but may be limited for complex profitability, cohort, or channel performance analysis. Organizations often need exports, BI tooling, or additional configuration to build advanced dashboards. This can add effort for teams that require granular, cross-channel analytics and audit-ready reporting.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per organization/month | 50 orders/month, 1 user, 2 locations, composite items, dropshipment, backordering. (Forever-free tier). |
| Standard | $39 per organization/month (monthly) • $29 per organization/month (annual, billed annually) | 500 orders/month, 2 users, 2 locations. Includes composite items, dropshipment, backordering, item groups, customer portal. |
| Professional | $99 per organization/month (monthly) • $79 per organization/month (annual, billed annually) | 3000 orders/month, 2 users, 4 locations. Adds serial number & batch tracking, vendor portal. |
| Premium | $159 per organization/month (monthly) • $129 per organization/month (annual, billed annually) | 7500 orders/month, 2 users, 6 locations, 2000 bins/location. Adds contextual chat, UoM conversion, customization & automation, barcode generation, stock counting. |
| Enterprise | $299 per organization/month (monthly) • $249 per organization/month (annual, billed annually) | 15000 orders/month, 7 users, 10 locations, 5000 bins/location. Includes Zoho Analytics, multi-currency transactions for each contact, and enterprise features. |
Add-ons (official site):
- Users: $7.5 per organization/month (billed annually).
- 500 Orders: $7.5 per organization/month (billed annually).
- Locations: $10 per organization/month (billed annually).
- Advanced autoscans: $8 (50 scans per organization/month) (billed annually).
- Advanced warehousing: $124.17 per organization/month (billed annually).
Notes: Prices shown on the vendor site are "Price/Org/Month billed monthly" and "Price/Org/Month billed annually" (Yearly shows a 20% saving). Prices are exclusive of local taxes.
Seller details
Zoho Corporation
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
1996
Private
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