Comparison Articles

An honest roundup of Craftybase (Stocksmith) alternatives: where to go if you're staying at maker scale, and where to go once you're outgrowing it into real manufacturing, with pricing current as of August 2026.

Sortly is simple, photo-based asset tracking, not manufacturing software. Five alternatives split by what you actually need: general asset/equipment tracking at scale, or real production and BOM management.

The 7 best inventory management software picks for a small manufacturing business in 2026: strengths, weaknesses, and pricing, plus how to choose.

Fishbowl is proven but heavy: per-user pricing around $349/user/mo and implementation projects measured in months. Lighter, cloud-native alternatives compared.

inFlow is great general inventory software, but manufacturers hit its ceiling fast. Alternatives with real BOM, production, and lot-tracking depth compared.

Cin7 Core is powerful but heavy. An honest look at lighter, cheaper alternatives for manufacturers who use 20% of Cin7 and pay for 100%.

An honest roundup of Katana MRP alternatives, including where each tool wins, real pricing, and how to pick based on your operation, not marketing.