Best Low-Cost Inventory Tracking Tools for Startups

User‑friendly visual inventory app with barcode/QR scanning, custom tags, and a free tier for up to 100 entries.

Integrated inventory, order, and shipping management; free plan supports 20 online orders per month.

Desktop‑based inventory system with unlimited products, basic reporting, and a free version for small businesses.

Open‑source ERP module for inventory tracking; self‑hosted and free, with optional paid apps for extra features.

Cloud inventory platform with real‑time stock sync; starter plan under $30/month for up to 1,000 SKUs.

All‑in‑one inventory, POS, and 3PL solution; basic plan starts at $299/month but offers a 30‑day free trial and discounts for startups.

Manufacturing‑focused inventory tool with visual production planning; free tier for up to 5 users and 100 orders.

Free online inventory management with unlimited items, locations, and users—ideal for small teams.

Cloud inventory with barcode scanning, batch tracking, and a free plan for up to 100 records.

Warehouse management system with real‑time inventory sync; starter plan under $50/month for low‑volume sellers.

Comprehensive inventory, purchasing, and sales platform; basic plan starts at $49/month for up to 2 users.

Powerful inventory control with real‑time cost tracking; offers a 14‑day free trial and a starter tier at $49/month.

Retail‑focused inventory and order management; free demo and a low‑cost entry plan for startups.

Multi‑channel inventory automation with a free plan for up to 100 orders per month.

Asset tracking with QR/barcode support; free tier for up to 5 assets, perfect for very small startups.

Customizable asset and inventory management; low‑cost plans start at $1,200/year with a free demo.

Simple inventory software with barcode generation; free trial and a basic plan under $30/month.

Open‑source parts inventory system; self‑hosted and free, ideal for electronics startups.

Straightforward web app for tracking stock levels; free plan supports up to 50 items.

Low‑code platform to build custom inventory apps; free tier includes up to 3 apps and 1,000 records.

Manufacturing and warehouse inventory solution; offers a low‑cost starter package with a 30‑day trial.

Inventory and order management for e‑commerce; free tier for up to 100 orders per month via Square.

Accounting software with built-in inventory; free for businesses with annual revenue < $50k.

Legacy free version of TradeGecko offering basic inventory tracking for startups.

Web‑based inventory with unlimited users and 100 products on the free plan.

Free inventory management for small businesses with unlimited items and basic reporting.

Free plan includes 20 online orders, 20 shipping labels, and 1 warehouse.

30‑day free trial of the full platform; after trial, starter plan starts at $299/month (discounts for early‑stage startups available).

Basic accounting with optional inventory add‑on; inventory feature included in Plus plan at $55/month.

Comprehensive ERP with inventory; Essentials plan at $70/user/month, often discounted for startups via Microsoft for Startups.

Free tier supports up to 20 orders/month, 1 warehouse, and basic reporting.

Free SaaS version for up to 5 users; includes core inventory features with optional paid apps.

Free plan includes 20 online orders, 20 shipping labels, and 1 warehouse.

Free inventory and consignment tracking for small retailers; unlimited items, basic analytics.

Inventory, order, and accounting integration; free trial and starter plan at $39/month for up to 500 SKUs.

Free plan supports 20 online orders, 20 shipping labels, and 1 warehouse.