Sortly vs. inFlow:
 Which One is Right for You?

Compare features, reviews, and pricing to see why teams choose Sortly over desktop tools like inFlow.

Sortly vs. inFlow at a glance.

Choose Sortly if you want an easy, visual, mobile-first inventory app for your growing business. Choose inFlow if you need a heavy desktop ERP for complex manufacturing and B2B sales orders.

Comparison Metric
Sortly
inFlow Inventory
The Verdict
App Store Rating
Sortly

4.8 / 5 Stars

inFlow Inventory

4.1 / 5 Stars

The Verdict

Sortly’s mobile app drives higher frontline adoption and customer satisfaction on mobile devices.

Cost & Time to Value
Sortly

Starts at $24/mo with a 14-day free trial; start using in minutes

inFlow Inventory

Starts at $129/mo; multi-week setup & onboarding

The Verdict

Get up and running on day one with Sortly at a fraction of inFlow’s entry price.

Mobile Access
Sortly

Works on any device (desktop or mobile) & features built-in scanning and offline mode.

inFlow Inventory

Requires steady Wi-Fi & specialized warehouse hardware.

The Verdict

Use Sortly on any device, anywhere—turning any smartphone into a scanner that works even offline.

What You Can Track
Sortly

Track anything: stock, tools, materials, assets, and equipment.

inFlow Inventory

Optimized mainly for sales orders & manufacturing.

The Verdict

Track all your physical assets with total flexibility, without paying for features you won’t use.

How It’s Organized
Sortly

Visual, customizable inventory folders that mirror real-world setups.

inFlow Inventory

Rigid database tables built for traditional warehouses.

The Verdict

Organize inventory by location, job site, client, or any other way you want.

Compare Sortly features vs. inFlow Inventory features.

Sortly is packed with the smart features you need for maximum ease of use in the field—and none of the clunky features you don’t. Here’s how Sortly stacks up against inFlow Inventory:

Feature
Sortly
InFlow Inventory
The Verdict
Item Photos
Sortly

Easily add multiple photos per item.

InFlow Inventory

Supports photos, but organized around SKU/part lists.

The Verdict

Sortly Win: Instantly identify parts, equipment condition, and assets visually—eliminating costly field mix-ups.

Customizable Folder Structure
Sortly

Visual inventory folders you can customize.

InFlow Inventory

Rigid location/bin model.

The Verdict

Sortly Win: Organize inventory visually by job site, truck, project, or client. Mirror your physical setup with your folder organization for maximum ease.

Tracking by Job
Sortly

Manage all inventory for a job in a single, centralized hub.

InFlow Inventory

Possible using custom fields, cost codes, and locations, but there’s no dedicated job or project view.

The Verdict

Sortly Win: Assign stock, materials, and equipment directly to specific jobs or projects with real-time field visibility and job-level reporting.

Mobile Barcoding & QR Coding
Sortly

Powerful barcode & QR scanning from any mobile device.

InFlow Inventory

Offered on mobile app; handheld scanner is sold separately as an upgrade.

The Verdict

Sortly Win: Scan, create, and print barcode/QR code labels directly from the Sortly app—or connect third-party scanners if you prefer.

Offline Access & Sync
Sortly

Offline access that auto-syncs when you’re back online.

InFlow Inventory

Connection-dependent (requires active signal).

The Verdict

Sortly Win: Keep working in basements, job sites, and remote locations even when you’re offline.

Amazon Business US Integration
Sortly

Native Amazon Business US purchasing integration.

InFlow Inventory

Not available (Seller Central only).

The Verdict

Sortly Win: Streamline reordering by pulling products and order data directly into your inventory from your Amazon Business account.

Inventory Reporting
Sortly

Visual & photo-backed customizable reports.

InFlow Inventory

Text & CSV-focused standard reports.

The Verdict

Sortly Win: Export inventory reports, historical data, and activity logs with high-res photos included for fast verification.

Low Stock & Date-based Alerts
Sortly

Set alerts for low stock levels, expiration dates, and upcoming maintenance.

InFlow Inventory

Included.

The Verdict

Get automated alerts across both platforms—though Sortly lets you set them up in seconds from your phone.

Pick Lists
Sortly

Create visual picking lists for fast job prep, order fulfillment, and kit assembly.

InFlow Inventory

Included.

The Verdict

Both generate pick lists, but Sortly includes item photos so crews pull the right parts every time.

QuickBooks Online Integration
Sortly

Seamless two-way sync with QBO account.

InFlow Inventory

Included.

The Verdict

Keep inventory and accounting synced seamlessly on both platforms without manual data entry.

Customizable User Access
Sortly

Granular role permissions.

InFlow Inventory

Included.

The Verdict

Protect sensitive data with custom role permissions to assign to team members.

Our take on Sortly vs. inFlow

Unless you need complex B2B sales orders and manufacturing modules, Sortly gives you 100% of the inventory control with none of the software bloat—saving your team time, money, and hassle.

Based on our findings as of August 2026.

Why field teams pick Sortly over inFlow.

See how Sortly gives field crews and managers total operational control through an app teams actually love using.

Unlike inFlow, Sortly lets field teams attach multiple high-resolution photos to every entry. Technicians can visually confirm they are grabbing the exact part, monitor asset condition over time, and keep teams aligned without guessing.

The Sortly advantage.

Everything you need to manage inventory, tools, and supplies across your business—without the cost, complexity, or training required from other solutions.

Everyday Field Usability:

Lightweight, intuitive, and fast—built for technicians in trucks and job sites, not just warehouse workers behind desks.

Visual Control:

Eliminates guessing game mistakes on the job site by letting your crew instantly see exactly what they’re looking for before they grab it.

Flexible Workflows:

Customizable to match the way your business already operates, rather than forcing your team to change how they work to fit rigid software.

Work Readiness:

Skips the weeks of training and complex onboarding so your entire crew can start tracking inventory in minutes.

Visibility Managers Can Trust:

Gives leadership complete peace of mind with a clear, real-time picture of where equipment and materials are across every job site.

Sortly is so much better than inFlow.

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