Home › Resources › Comparison Hub

Inventory Management Software Comparisons for Manufacturers

Compare Arda to other inventory management solutions side by side. Whether you're replacing spreadsheets, outgrowing your current tool, or evaluating alternatives to a complex ERP, find the right system for your shop floor.

Feature Comparison at a Glance

How Arda and 9 inventory tools compare on the features SMB manufacturers need most.

Feature
Arda Cards
$149/seat/mo
Fishbowl
~$4,395 one-time
Katana MRP
$199/mo
Cin7
$349/mo
Zoho Inventory
Free–$299/mo
eTurns
$40/stockroom/mo
Inflow
$110/mo
SOS Inventory
$59.95/mo
Finale
$99/mo
Fastenal
Custom contract
Physical Kanban
Cards + digital backend
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AI Reordering
Auto quantity recs
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
No Hardware
No sensors or servers
X
X
X
Works w/ ERP
Complements existing
X
X
Same-Day Setup
Incremental rollout
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Shop Floor-First
Built for workers
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Feature

WickedFile

Bill.com

Melio

Stampli

Yooz

Airbase

Auto Repair Industry Focus

Parts-to-RO Matching

Vendor Statement Reconciliation

Partial

Partial

Theft & Leakage Detection

Parts Supplier Integrations

AI-Powered Invoice Processing

Multi-Location Support

SMS Integrations

Starting Price

$299/mo

$45/mo

Free

Custom

Custom

Custom

Arda vs Popular Alternatives

See how Arda compares directly to industry leaders. Detailed side-by-side breakdowns of features, pricing, and which tool fits which operation.

vs

Arda vs eTurns

Arda uses simple Kanban cards + AI ordering. eTurns uses IoT sensors + VMI for distributor-managed stockrooms.

Compare Now →
vs

Arda vs Fishbowl

Arda offers cloud-native simplicity with Kanban workflows. Fishbowl provides deep QuickBooks integration with on-premise warehouse management.

Compare Now →
vs

Arda vs Katana

Arda eliminates stockouts with zero learning curve. Katana adds full MRP production scheduling but requires significant setup and training.

Compare Now →
vs

Arda vs Cin7

Arda is purpose-built for manufacturing floors. Cin7 is an omnichannel inventory platform designed for retail and wholesale distribution.

Compare Now →

Comparison Hub

Helpful guides exploring alternatives to popular inventory management tools for manufacturers.

Related Resources

Dig deeper into inventory management strategies, see Arda in action, and explore our pricing.

g