Comparison
The Sortly alternative that runs in your browser.
Sortly is a good product — that's why people compare against it. Inventory Scan makes a different bet: no apps to install, label printing and 2 users on the free plan, and paid plans that start at $29 instead of $49.
Free up to 100 items. 2 users included. No credit card.
Side by side
Inventory Scan vs Sortly.
| Inventory Scan | Sortly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 100 items, 2 users, labels, custom fields | 100 items, 1 user, basic tracking |
| Entry paid plan | $29/mo — 2,000 items, 5 users | $49/mo ($24/mo billed annually) — 500 items, 2 users |
| Low-stock alerts | Pro plan — $29/mo | Ultra plan ($74/mo billed annually) and up |
| QR & barcode label printing | Every plan — Avery 5160, 5163, single sheet | QR labels from Advanced; barcode labels from Ultra |
| Scanner | Phone browser camera — no install | Native iOS / Android apps |
| Custom fields | 3 free; unlimited from $29/mo | 1 on Free, 5 on Advanced, 10 on Ultra, 20 on Premium |
| Offline mode | Not yet — page shell caches, sync is on the roadmap | Yes, on Ultra and up |
| Purchase orders / QuickBooks | Not yet | Yes, on Ultra / Premium |
Sortly prices and limits as published on sortly.com, June 2026. Check their pricing page for current figures.
The honest version
Pick the right tool, even if it isn't ours.
Choose Inventory Scan if…
- You don't want to push an app install to every employee's phone — the scanner is a link.
- Two people need access without paying — Sortly's free plan is single-user.
- You want low-stock alerts at $29/month instead of Sortly's $74/month Ultra tier.
- Your item count is growing — 2,500 items at $29 vs 500 at $49.
Stick with Sortly if…
- You scan in places with no signal — their native apps queue offline and sync later.
- You need purchase orders or the QuickBooks Online integration today.
- You want granular role permissions beyond admin and member.
- You're an enterprise that needs an API, webhooks, and a dedicated success manager.
Switching
Move your Sortly inventory in 15 minutes.
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Export from Sortly
In Sortly, export your inventory as a CSV. Include name, quantity, and folder columns.
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Import here
Upload the file. Columns auto-map, folders are created from paths, and you preview before applying.
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Print fresh labels
Existing barcodes keep working if they're in your code column. Or print new QR labels on Avery sheets.
FAQ
Switching questions.
How do I move my inventory from Sortly to Inventory Scan?
Export your inventory from Sortly as a CSV, then upload it to Inventory Scan. Columns like name, quantity, and location are auto-mapped, you preview the result before applying, and folders are created from your folder paths. Most migrations take under 15 minutes.
Is Inventory Scan really cheaper than Sortly?
For most small teams, yes. Sortly's Advanced plan is $49/month ($24/month billed annually) for 500 items and 2 users. Inventory Scan Pro is $29/month for 2,000 items and 5 users, and the free plan already includes 2 users, label printing, and custom fields. See full pricing.
What does Sortly have that Inventory Scan doesn't?
Native iOS and Android apps with offline mode, purchase orders, and a QuickBooks Online integration on higher tiers. If you need offline scanning in dead zones or purchase-order workflows today, Sortly is the safer pick.
Do I need to install anything to use Inventory Scan?
No. It runs in the phone's browser — the camera is the scanner. Add it to your home screen and it launches like an app, with no app store and no updates to push to your team.
When do I get low-stock alerts?
On the Pro plan ($29/month): set a threshold per item and admins get a daily digest email of everything at or below it. In Sortly, low-stock alerts arrive at the Ultra tier — $74/month billed annually.
Import your Sortly export. See for yourself.
Free for 100 items and 2 users. If it's not a fit, your data exports straight back out as XLSX.