Fishbowl Inventory
Warehouse management software
Barcode software
Inventory control software
Inventory management software
Manufacturing inventory software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Fishbowl Inventory
Fishbowl Inventory is an inventory management and warehouse operations application used by small to mid-sized businesses to track stock, manage purchasing and sales orders, and support basic manufacturing workflows. It is commonly deployed in environments that need barcode-driven receiving, picking, and shipping, and that integrate inventory activity with accounting systems. The product is offered in editions that support on-premises and cloud deployment, with optional modules for shipping, e-commerce, and scanning.
Strong QuickBooks integration focus
Fishbowl is widely used in organizations that want inventory and warehouse controls while keeping accounting in QuickBooks. It supports syncing items, customers/vendors, and transaction-related data between systems to reduce duplicate entry. This focus can be a practical fit for teams that are not replacing their accounting platform but need tighter inventory controls.
Barcode-driven warehouse workflows
The system supports barcode scanning for common warehouse processes such as receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and cycle counting. This helps standardize execution and can reduce manual keying in day-to-day operations. It is typically used with mobile scanning devices to support floor-level execution.
Manufacturing and kitting support
Fishbowl includes functionality for bills of materials, work orders, and component consumption to support light manufacturing and assembly. It also supports kitting/bundling scenarios where finished goods are built from multiple components. This can be useful for companies that need inventory traceability through simple production steps without implementing a full ERP.
Limited enterprise WMS depth
Fishbowl generally targets SMB warehouse needs rather than complex, multi-site distribution operations. Advanced WMS capabilities such as sophisticated slotting, labor management, yard management, or highly configurable wave planning may require additional tools or process workarounds. Organizations with high-volume, multi-warehouse complexity may outgrow the feature set.
Integrations vary by connector
While Fishbowl offers integrations and add-ons (including for shipping and e-commerce), the breadth and depth of integrations depend on specific connectors and versions. Some integrations may require third-party middleware, additional licensing, or professional services to implement reliably. This can increase total implementation effort for businesses with many sales channels or specialized systems.
Implementation and UI learning curve
Deployments often require careful configuration of items, units of measure, locations, and workflows to match real warehouse processes. Teams may need training to use the interface efficiently and to maintain data quality across purchasing, sales, and manufacturing transactions. For smaller teams, this setup and ongoing administration can be a meaningful overhead.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $229 USD/mo. (billed annually) | Includes 2 users; Inventory Tracking; Item & SKU Management; Cycle Counts. (Entry cloud tier shown on official pricing page). |
| Growth | $429 USD/mo. (billed annually) | Includes 5 users; Core Fulfillment Support; Shipping Tools; AI Reporting; AI Manufacturing available as add-on. |
| Scale | $729 USD/mo. (billed annually) | Includes 10 users; Advanced Permission Control; Forecasting/Demand Planning; Advanced AI Capabilities; AI Manufacturing add-on available. |
| Advanced | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Enterprise/custom tier — Payment Processing, Audit Trail Reporting, Complex Fulfillment, Advanced Manufacturing module available; pricing by quote. |
Notes: Add-ons and module-based pricing are listed on the vendor pricing page (AI Manufacturing, AI Insights, Advanced Ecommerce integrations, B2B portal, Custom Reports, etc.). An implementation package is required for purchases (data migration, training, dedicated go-live support).
Seller details
Fishbowl Solutions, LLC
Orem, Utah, USA
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https://www.fishbowlinventory.com/
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