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SMB Comparison 2026

Top 10 Stock Management Software for SMBs

Complete guide for small and medium businesses. Accessible solutions, easy to deploy and adapted to SMB budgets.

Updated: January 2026

How to Choose Stock Software for SMBs?

SMBs have specific needs: limited budget, quick deployment, ease of use and flexibility. Good software should adapt to your growth without breaking the bank.

Our Criteria for SMBs

  • Accessible and transparent pricing (no hidden fees)
  • Quick deployment (less than a day)
  • Intuitive interface without lengthy training
  • Responsive support
  • Scalability without changing solutions

The SMB 2026 Ranking

1

ark.stock

Swiss solution tailored for SMBs

4.9

ark.stock is designed specifically for Swiss and French-speaking SMBs. Transparent pricing from CHF 12/month, trilingual interface, and deployment in less than an hour. Perfect to start or grow.

Strengths

  • Accessible SMB pricing from CHF 12/month
  • 100% French, English, German interface
  • Deployment in less than an hour
  • Responsive human support
  • Swiss hosting, protected data

Weaknesses

  • Limited enterprise features
  • No industrial RFID
CHF 12-149/month Swiss SMBs, craftsmen, small structures
7-day free trial
2

Sortly

Simple and visual to get started

4.5

Sortly offers a free plan to start with a very visual interface. Ideal for micro-businesses wanting a simple solution without commitment.

Strengths

  • Free plan up to 100 items
  • Ultra-simple interface
  • Intuitive mobile app
  • QR/barcode scanning included

Weaknesses

  • English only
  • Limited for growth
  • No integrated invoicing
Free - $149/month Micro-businesses, simple inventory
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3

inFlow Inventory

Accessible stock management

4.3

inFlow offers an affordable stock management solution with order and invoicing features. Clear interface but English only.

Strengths

  • Integrated order management
  • Automatic delivery notes
  • Detailed reports
  • 14-day free trial

Weaknesses

  • No FR/DE localization
  • USD pricing only
  • US timezone support
$89-339/month English-speaking SMBs, e-commerce
4

Zoho Inventory

Part of the Zoho ecosystem

4.2

Zoho Inventory integrates perfectly with other Zoho tools (CRM, Books). Good features/price ratio if you're already in the Zoho ecosystem.

Strengths

  • Native Zoho CRM/Books integration
  • Free plan available
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Complete API

Weaknesses

  • Complex if not already on Zoho
  • Sometimes slow interface
  • Variable support
€49-199/month SMBs already using Zoho
5

Odoo Inventory

Open source ERP module

3.9

Odoo offers a free inventory module in its open source ERP. Powerful but requires technical skills or an integrator.

Strengths

  • Free community version
  • Very complete (entire ERP)
  • Unlimited customization
  • Large community

Weaknesses

  • Significant learning curve
  • Often needs an integrator
  • Limited free version
Free - €24.90/user/month Tech-savvy SMBs, ERP needs
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6

Cin7 Core (ex-DEAR)

Advanced stock management

4.1

Cin7 Core offers advanced features for growing SMBs. Higher price but complete features.

Strengths

  • Very complete for growing SMBs
  • Multi-sales channels
  • E-commerce integrations
  • Manufacturing included

Weaknesses

  • High price for SMBs
  • Complex interface
  • Overkill for small structures
$349-599/month Fast-growing SMBs, e-commerce
7

Stockpile (Canvera)

Free and basic

3.8

Stockpile is completely free and offers basic features for simple inventory. Ideal for testing before investing.

Strengths

  • 100% free without limits
  • Easy to use
  • Basic barcode scanning
  • Simple reports

Weaknesses

  • Very basic features
  • No integrations
  • Limited support
  • English only
Free Very small businesses, beginners
8

ABC Inventory

Traditional Windows software

3.5

ABC Inventory is free Windows software for basic stock management. Local solution without cloud, data on your PC.

Strengths

  • Free and complete
  • Local data (no cloud)
  • No subscription
  • Solid features

Weaknesses

  • Windows only
  • No cloud/mobile
  • Dated interface
  • No collaboration
Free (Windows) SMBs preferring local, no cloud
9

Boxstorm (ex-Fishbowl Go)

Mobile-first for small teams

3.7

Boxstorm focuses on mobile with an intuitive app. Good for mobile teams but limited for advanced management.

Strengths

  • Excellent mobile app
  • Modern interface
  • Integrated scanning
  • Quick deployment

Weaknesses

  • Limited web app
  • Basic reports
  • Limited integrations
$49-199/month Mobile teams, craftsmen
10

Loxya (Robert Manager)

French open source

3.8

Loxya is a French open source solution. Free but requires server infrastructure and technical skills.

Strengths

  • Free and open source
  • French community
  • Total customization
  • No recurring fees

Weaknesses

  • Technical installation required
  • Maintenance on your own
  • No official support
Free (open source) Technical SMBs, very limited budgets
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Our SMB Methodology

This ranking prioritizes solutions accessible to SMBs: reasonable prices, deployment simplicity, local support. We tested each solution from a small business perspective.

ark.stock is our solution. This comparison aims to be objective by presenting the strengths and weaknesses of each solution, including ours.

SMB Frequently Asked Questions

What budget should an SMB plan?
For an SMB of 1-10 employees, expect between CHF 12 and 150/month. Free solutions exist but are often limited. Prioritize good features/price ratio rather than the cheapest.
Cloud or local solution?
Cloud is recommended for SMBs: no server to manage, automatic updates, mobile access. Local solutions are suitable if you have strict confidentiality constraints.
How to migrate my Excel data?
Most modern software offers CSV/Excel import. Prepare your data with standard columns (name, reference, quantity, location) and import typically takes less than an hour.
Is local language support important?
Yes, especially for Swiss and French SMBs. Responsive support in your language speeds up problem resolution. Check support hours (European vs US timezone).

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