A Cin7 alternativethat connects stock, sales and the books.
Cin7 is built for product businesses managing inventory across warehouses and sales channels. For a smaller team, that depth means a $349/mo starting price, user caps, and a separate tool for accounting.
Encarmo keeps inventory in the same system as accounting, invoicing, CRM and payroll, with one login, unlimited users and no per-seat pricing.
Sources: Cin7 US pricing page (Cin7 Core, new-customer pricing) and Encarmo pricing. Checked October 2026.
You run complex multi-warehouse or multi-channel operations at volume, with B2B or EDI, and need that depth.
You want inventory connected directly to accounting, invoicing and CRM, without stitching tools together.
Why look for a Cin7 alternative?
Cin7 does inventory and order management in depth. Small businesses usually look elsewhere for three reasons.
What is Encarmo?
A modular business platform: accounting, invoicing, inventory, payroll, HR, CRM, scheduling and reporting in one connected system.
Where Cin7 focuses on inventory and order flow, Encarmo connects that stock directly to the books: a sale updates stock, becomes an invoice and posts to the ledger, with no integration step.
Everything shares one ledger, one login and unlimited users.
Annual billing saves 17%, or two months free, on every plan.
Who should switch from Cin7?
Two kinds of business land on this page, and the right answer depends on which one you are.
You manage stock across many warehouses and channels at volume, with B2B or EDI, and need that specialised depth. Cin7 fits you well.
You hold inventory but not at that scale, and want stock, invoicing, accounting and CRM in one place. This is who Encarmo is built for.
If your inventory operation is large and complex, Cin7 is a proven choice. If you need inventory connected simply to the rest of the business, Encarmo is built for you.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Encarmo | Cin7 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory and stock tracking | Native, $12/mo | Yes, a core strength |
| Multi-warehouse | Native, unlimited locations | Yes, a core strength |
| Multi-channel orders | Shopify and Amazon sync | Yes, many channels, a core strength |
| Bill of materials | Native, in Inventory | Yes, with deeper production tools |
| High-volume B2B and EDI | Not a core feature | Yes, a core strength |
| Double-entry accounting | Native, free forever | No, via Xero or QuickBooks |
| Sales CRM and leads | Native, $14/mo | Contacts and suppliers only |
| Team users | Unlimited, flat price | Capped at 5, 10 or 15 by plan |
Where the differences actually show up.
What you would actually pay.
Inventory and accounting on both sides, at monthly list prices.
Cin7 Core, Xero, HubSpot Starter and Gusto Simple at US list prices, checked October 2026. Cin7 plans include high order volumes; check Encarmo's limits at your volume.
The subscriptions are visible. The overhead isn't.
When a growing business runs a separate tool for each department, the subscriptions are only part of the bill.
Encarmo was built to remove that overhead. Whether it makes sense depends on how complex your inventory operation is and how many tools you run.
Pros and cons, stated plainly.
Who should choose which?
Side-by-side summary.
| Encarmo | Cin7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary strength | Full business system | Inventory and orders |
| Inventory | Native, $12/mo | Core product, from $349/mo |
| Multi-channel | Shopify and Amazon | Many channels, core strength |
| Accounting | Native, free forever | Needs Xero or QuickBooks |
| Users | Unlimited | 5 to 15 by plan |
| Pricing model | Flat per module | Tiered by orders and users |
Questions people ask us.
Straight answers on pricing, migration and where each platform fits.
Visit the help centerIs Encarmo a good Cin7 alternative?
Yes, if you need inventory connected to accounting, invoicing and CRM without a separate integration. For complex multi-channel or EDI operations at volume, Cin7 may still fit better.
Does Encarmo support bills of materials?
Yes. Bills of materials are part of the $12 Inventory module, linking raw stock to finished goods and cost accounting.
Can I move my products and stock from Cin7?
Yes, and migration is free. We bring across products, variants, stock by location, suppliers and open purchase orders.
Do I still need Xero or QuickBooks?
No. Accounting is built in and free, and every stock movement posts to the same ledger.
Where do the Cin7 prices come from?
From Cin7's US pricing page (Cin7 Core, new-customer pricing), checked October 2026.
Ready to run stock and the books in one place?
Start free with accounting and invoicing, and add the modules you need as you grow.