Encarmo vs Cin7: which platform
is right for your business?
Cin7 is a widely recognized inventory and order management platform, built for product-based businesses tracking stock across multiple locations. It handles inventory depth well, but has no native accounting or CRM, so businesses that need those alongside inventory end up paying for 3 to 5 separate subscriptions.
The real question isn't just about feature checklists. It's whether you want separate, disconnected point solutions or a unified modular platform.
The 15-second verdict
You only need multi-location inventory and order management at volume, and are comfortable running accounting and CRM in separate tools.
You want your inventory, accounting, CRM, and operations running on one connected platform with one login.
What is Cin7?
A dedicated inventory & order management platform platform built to solve specific operational needs.
Cin7 provides dedicated tools for multi-location inventory tracking, warehouse management, and order fulfillment, with order volume limits that scale by plan.
Accounting and CRM require separate tools. Cin7 integrates with Xero or QuickBooks for accounting, but neither is included natively.
What is Encarmo?
A modular business management platform that combines payroll, accounting, CRM, HR, invoicing, scheduling, reporting, and analytics in one connected system.
The core difference: where Cin7 performs a single operational task and connects to other tools via integrations, Encarmo runs those functions natively in the same platform, with shared data, unified reporting, and one login.
Start with only the modules you need. Add more as your business grows.
| Accounting (base) | $0 Free Forever |
| Billing & Invoicing | $0 Free Forever |
| Sales & CRM | +$14/mo flat |
| Inventory Management | +$12/mo flat |
| HR Management | +$15/mo flat |
| Payroll | +$19/mo flat |
| Calendar & Scheduling | +$9/mo flat |
Annual pricing saves 17% (2 months free) on all plans.
Who is comparing Cin7 vs Encarmo?
Two types of businesses arrive at this comparison, and the right answer depends heavily on which one you are.
Single-function focused businesses
Businesses that only need Cin7's core inventory feature set and already have established tools for other operations.
Growing teams managing multiple disjointed tools
Teams running 3 or more tools who spend hours manually syncing data, troubleshooting exports, and paying for separate accounting and CRM subscriptions on top of Cin7.
Feature comparison
Every core capability, side by side.
| Feature | Encarmo | Cin7 |
|---|---|---|
| Core functionality | Yes, native | Yes, native inventory |
| Double-entry accounting | Yes, native | Not available, integrates with Xero or QuickBooks |
| Billing & invoicing | Yes, free forever | Limited, tied to order management |
| Sales CRM & deals | Yes, native | Not available |
| Integrated payroll & HR | Yes, native | Not available |
| Multi-location inventory | Yes, native | Yes, native, unlimited locations on every plan |
| Unlimited team users | Yes, all plans | Capped at 5, 10, or 15 users by plan |
| Cross-module reporting | Yes, live ledger sync | Inventory and order reports only |
Encarmo vs Cin7: Operational Workflow
Cin7 delivers a strong standalone inventory experience, with structured workflows for stock tracking and order fulfillment across locations.
Encarmo connects the entire workflow. Sales deals convert to invoices, invoices reconcile into accounting, and team hours flow directly into payroll without manual export.
Encarmo vs Cin7: Platform Architecture & TCO
Using Cin7 alongside accounting and CRM software means separate subscriptions for each, since neither is included at any Cin7 tier.
Encarmo provides modular pricing where every tool shares one general ledger, so total software spend stays lower as you add more functions instead of climbing with every new subscription.
Encarmo vs Cin7: pricing comparison
The honest comparison depends on which modules your business actually needs.
Solo Operator (1 User)
Small Team (5 Users)
Growing Business (15 Users)
The real cost of a disconnected stack
The visible cost is the subscriptions.
The invisible cost is real.
When a growing business runs separate point solutions for each department, subscriptions are only part of the bill.
- 01Manual data re-entry between systems: sales closed in CRM, accounting entries after payroll runs.
- 02Errors and discrepancies caused by duplicate data entry.
- 03Time and engineering resources spent troubleshooting broken integrations.
- 04No single unified source of truth for financial and operational reporting.
Encarmo was built to eliminate that overhead. Whether that trade-off makes sense depends on your team size, the number of tools you currently run, and how much time you spend on cross-system administration.
Pros and cons
Cin7
- Established market presence and recognized brand in inventory management.
- Deep, focused tooling for multi-location stock and order fulfillment at volume.
- Wide third-party integration directory.
- No native accounting or CRM at any tier.
- Pricing starts at $349/mo and rises with order volume and user count.
- Requires a separate Xero or QuickBooks subscription for accounting.
Encarmo
- One unified platform for payroll, accounting, CRM, billing, HR, and scheduling.
- Flat modular pricing, pay only for what you use, with unlimited team seats.
- Data flows natively between modules with zero sync lag or Zapier fees.
- Cross-functional reporting linking revenue, headcount, and cash flow.
- Newer platform than Cin7's established inventory-specialist ecosystem.
- Focuses on unified operations rather than deep, high-volume warehouse management depth.
Who should choose which?
Choose Cin7 if
- You only need multi-location inventory and high-volume order management, and already have separate tools you love for accounting and CRM.
- You are comfortable paying $349/mo or more as order volume and team size grow.
- You want deep warehouse management features beyond core inventory tracking.
Choose Encarmo if
- You are currently paying for 3 or more software tools and tired of sync headaches.
- You want invoices, accounting, CRM, inventory, and team management connected on day one.
- You want predictable flat modular pricing without per-user or per-order penalties.
Side-by-side summary
| Encarmo | Cin7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary strength | Full Business Platform | Specialized Inventory Platform |
| Accounting | Native (free forever) | Not available |
| CRM & deals | Native ($14/mo) | Not available |
| Billing & invoicing | Native (free forever) | Limited, tied to order management |
| Inventory | Native ($12/mo) | Native, unlimited locations, from $349/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat/modular, unlimited users | Tiered, starting at $349/mo, capped users |
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