frePPLe vs Inventory Planner
frePPLe
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Inventory Planner
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| Figure | frePPLe | Inventory Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Supply Chain Planning Software | 8.7 (#2) | 8.4 (#4) |
| Spec score · Demand Planning Software | 8.7 (#3) | 8.3 (#5) |
| Company history | The company says the founder started frePPLe in 2011 and the project began as an open-source hobby project more than 17 years ago. | The FAQ says Inventory Planner started in 2012 and is part of Sage Group. |
| Documentation | The documentation covers installation, integrations, ERP connectors, table references, user-interface screens, tasks, extension apps, developer guidance, licensing and release notes. | The Help Center has sections for setup, basics, forecasting and replenishment, reporting, integrations, video guides, best practices and FAQs. |
| Forecasting | Demand forecasting uses statistical and AI techniques, can select among forecast methods, and supports review and editing across teams. | Forecasts can account for historical sales, trends, seasonality, stockouts, lead times and supply patterns, with configurable methods. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Integrations | Official connectors are available for Odoo, Openbravo and Etendo, with two-way Odoo integration listed for the Community edition. | Native integrations include Shopify, BigCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Walmart, WooCommerce, Magento, Brightpearl, Cin7, Linnworks, Unleashed, QuickBooks, Xero, ShipBob, ShipHero, ShipStation, Snowflake and Google Analytics. |
| Purpose | frePPLe provides advanced supply-chain planning, including forecasting, inventory planning, production planning, and replenishment planning. | Inventory Planner helps retailers, ecommerce brands, wholesalers, and discrete manufacturers forecast demand and make inventory purchasing decisions. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 42 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 80 reviews |
| What it does | frePPLe combines demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, production planning and scheduling for manufacturing and distribution organizations. | Inventory Planner provides demand forecasting, purchasing recommendations, replenishment planning and inventory analytics for retailers, ecommerce brands, wholesalers and manufacturers. |
Plans
frePPLe
- CloudPrice not published
- Cloud PLUSPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- CommunityFree
- CommunityFree
- Proof of conceptPrice not published
Inventory Planner
- Shopify listingFree
- Custom pricingPriced on request
- Inventory Planner by SagePriced on request
In their own words
frePPLe
frePPLe is supply-chain planning software for forecasting, inventory, production and replenishment. Its production plans account for limited material supply and resource capacity, and planners can adjust jobs in an interactive Gantt chart. Forecasting uses statistical and AI techniques, with method selection and team review and editing. Inventory planning calculates safety stocks and reorder quantities, creates replenishment orders, and supports item segmentation and tailored rules. The multilingual Community edition is a browser-based application. Integrations include REST API, CSV, Excel and direct database access; Community also includes two-way Odoo integration. Community and Enterprise provide Ubuntu Linux binaries and Docker images, while Enterprise can be installed on customer hardware. Platforms listed are API, Linux, self-hosted and web. Community users rely on DIY support through a user group; Cloud and Enterprise list professional support. The product offers a 15-day trial and a free scheme for academic use by contacting the company. Subscription pricing is based on active item-location pairs, and Cloud lists a maximum of six scenarios.
Inventory Planner
Inventory Planner helps retailers, ecommerce brands, wholesalers, and discrete manufacturers forecast demand and decide what inventory to purchase. Its configurable models cover seasonal, non-seasonal, retail, and wholesale products, with automatic adjustments to sales patterns. For new products, forecasts can use sales data from similar items. Purchasing features include supplier management, minimum order quantities, and open-to-buy budgeting. The service recommends purchases and warehouse transfers across multiple locations, with a customizable forecast horizon and no stated SKU limit. Native integrations include Shopify, BigCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Brightpearl, Cin7, QuickBooks, and other sales, management, fulfillment, and accounting systems. Beta Stock Orders and Reports APIs provide real-time account data, but cannot accept product or variant data. It runs on the web and through an API. Pricing is on request; guided implementation and training are required.