Shopify is a world-class e-commerce platform with basic inventory built in. But serious sellers managing hundreds of products across warehouses and suppliers need more. Here's how InventoryQuick compares.
Sellers and warehouses that need dedicated inventory management — purchase orders, demand forecasting, supplier tracking, and barcode scanning — whether they sell on Shopify, other channels, or offline
Pricing: $19/mo Starter / $49/mo Pro (14-day free trial)
Businesses that primarily need an online store with built-in checkout and shipping, where basic stock counting is sufficient and POs are handled manually or through a Shopify app
Pricing: $39/mo Basic / $105/mo Grow / $399/mo Advanced
| Feature | Recommended InventoryQuick | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo (14-day free trial) | $39/mo Basic |
| Purpose | Inventory management | E-commerce platform |
| Purchase Orders | Requires third-party app | |
| Sales Orders | Orders (e-commerce focused) | |
| IQ Assistant | ||
| Demand Forecasting | ||
| Price Monitoring | ||
| Barcode Scanning | Shopify POS | |
| Multi-location | Up to 10 locations | |
| Supplier Management | Basic | |
| Low Stock Alerts | Automatic + SMS | Basic (email only) |
| Online Store | Full e-commerce site | |
| Payment Processing | Shopify Payments | |
| Shipping Labels | Discounted rates | |
| Staff Accounts | Up to 15 ($149/mo) | 2-15 by plan |
| Mobile App | Android + Web | Android + iOS |
| Shopify Integration | Built-in sync | N/A (is Shopify) |
| CSV Import / Migration | Auto-detects Shopify columns | CSV export available |
Purchase orders and supplier management built in — Shopify requires third-party apps
Built-in assistant that answers questions and takes action in plain English
Demand forecasting predicts stockouts before they cost you sales
Automatic price monitoring tracks supplier prices across the web
Connects to your Shopify store — use both together for the best of each
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Shopify has an edge.
Complete e-commerce platform — online store, checkout, payments, and shipping in one tool
Massive app ecosystem with thousands of extensions and integrations
Proven at scale — from small shops to enterprise brands doing millions in revenue
They solve different problems. Shopify is an e-commerce platform for selling online. InventoryQuick is inventory management software for tracking, ordering, and optimizing stock. Many businesses use both — Shopify for their online store and InventoryQuick for managing their inventory, suppliers, and purchase orders. InventoryQuick has a built-in Shopify integration to keep everything in sync.
Not natively. Shopify's built-in inventory only tracks quantities and transfers. For purchase orders, you need a third-party app from the Shopify App Store, which typically costs $20-$100/mo on top of your Shopify subscription. InventoryQuick includes purchase orders, supplier management, and receiving workflows on every paid plan.
Yes. InventoryQuick has a built-in Shopify integration that syncs your products and inventory levels between both platforms. This means you can manage purchase orders, track stock across warehouses, and run demand forecasting in InventoryQuick — while your Shopify store stays up to date automatically.
You don't have to choose one or the other — most Shopify sellers use InventoryQuick alongside Shopify, not instead of it. But if you want to import your Shopify product catalog, export it as CSV and upload to InventoryQuick. We auto-detect Shopify columns like Handle, Variant SKU, Variant Inventory Qty, and Variant Price, and map them automatically.
14-day free trial of the Business plan — no credit card required. Plans start at $19/mo.