Cin7 Core vs Finale Inventory
Cin7 Core
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| Figure | Cin7 Core | Finale Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $349/mo | $499/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Inventory Management Software | 8.9 (#4) | 8.6 (#10) |
| Spec score · Inventory Control Software | 8.9 (#2) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Company history | Cin7 says it began as a small team in 2012 and has grown to serve over 8,500 customers. | Finale Inventory says it was founded as an independent entity in 2014 and was acquired by Descartes Systems Group in 2025. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Cin7 says it integrates with over 700 apps, including QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, and Amazon. | Finale says it supports more than 40 integrations, including accounting, marketplaces, POS, shipping, channel management, and shopping cart platforms. |
| Mobile apps | Cin7 Core POS and MES have apps for iOS and Android; the MES app requires Advanced Manufacturing in the subscription or as an add-on. | Yes |
| Purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
| Sales orders | Yes | Yes |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Pricing lists 24/7 global support, the Cin7 Help Center, Cin7 Academy, and onboarding options that include group, one-to-one, and partner-led onboarding. | All plans include onboarding and support by email, phone, and Zoom; Enterprise adds premium SLAs and a dedicated account manager. |
| Trial | Cin7 Core offers a 14-day free trial without requiring credit card details. | The about page says prospective customers can start a free trial after talking with a sales representative; it does not state the trial duration. |
Plans
Cin7 Core
- Standard$349 a month
- Pro$599 a month
- Advanced$1,199 a month
- OmniPriced on request
Finale Inventory
- Essentials$499 a month
- Growth$799 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Cin7 Core
Cin7 Core connects inventory, orders, sales, and fulfillment for product businesses such as manufacturers, retailers, e-commerce sellers, and wholesalers. Its listed capabilities include product and purchase order management, warehouse management, barcode scanning, and stock alerts. Manufacturing features include assembly manufacturing and bill of materials tracking; advanced production manufacturing is an add-on on Pro and Advanced. Cin7 says Core integrates with over 700 apps, including QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, and Amazon. The plans differ in user counts, integrations, and annual sale-order allowances: Standard includes 5 users, 2 integrations, and 6,000 sale orders; Pro includes 10 users, 4 integrations, and 24,000 sale orders; Advanced includes 15 users, 6 integrations, and 120,000 sale orders. Their prices are $349/month, $599/month, and $1,199/month, respectively. Each includes unlimited inventory locations. Core is listed for web, Android, and iOS; API access is an add-on. A 14-day free trial does not require credit card details. Cin7 says it began in 2012.
Finale Inventory
Finale Inventory has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.