Inventory Pro vs Sortly

Quick Verdict

Sortly is a better fit if you want the simplest possible start, you track a small set of tools or supplies, and photos do most of the work.

Inventory Pro is the better fit when you need real locations, receiving, shipping orders, work orders, and reporting that goes well beyond item photos.

Sortly works well for very small teams. Inventory Pro makes more sense once you outgrow folders and need a system that tracks stock as it moves.

Data verified: May 2026 from sortly.com

Side-by-Side Comparison Table

When Sortly Is the Better Choice

Sortly is the right call for some teams. If one of these sounds like you, it may be the simpler way to start.

• You have a very small team and want the simplest possible start. Sortly works well when one person or a few people are keeping track of a small stack of items and do not want a bigger system.
• Your main need is photo-based asset tracking. If you track tools, equipment, or supplies and a photo is the fastest way to identify each item, Sortly keeps that front and center.
• You want a free plan with no time limit. The free plan is a nice way to try the app before you decide whether to pay for a larger tier.
• You prefer visual organization over database-style tracking. Sortly uses photos, folders, and tags, which is easy to understand if your team does not need warehouse moves or detailed order flows.
• You track fewer than 500 items total. The lower Sortly tiers fit small collections well, especially when the item list is not expected to grow fast.

When Inventory Pro Is the Better Choice

Inventory Pro makes more sense when you have outgrown photo-only tracking and need the inventory itself to do the work.

• You need real locations, not just folders. Inventory Pro tracks stock by warehouse, zone, and transfer, so you can see where items are and where they moved.
• You need receiving, shipping, and work orders. That is the point where a photo app usually stops helping. Inventory Pro keeps the order flow tied to the stock record.
• You want barcode scanning without tier limits. Inventory Pro includes barcode scanning across the product, so you do not have to jump to a higher tier just to scan items.
• You need more reporting than a small asset app usually gives you. Inventory Pro includes over 260 reports, which is a better fit when you need stock history, movement detail, and order data in one place.
• You want to grow without item caps getting in the way. Sortly keeps each plan inside an item limit. Inventory Pro does not make you stop and upgrade because the list got long.

Pricing Breakdown

Sortly publishes yearly-billed plans. New customers get 50% off the first year, then 20% off yearly plans after that. Inventory Pro keeps one simple monthly price.

Sortly's first-year pricing promo is useful if you only need a small list for a while. Inventory Pro is built for the point where limits and tier jumps start getting in the way.

3-Year Total Cost of Ownership (3 Users)

Sortly Advanced supports up to 2 users, so a 3-person team needs at least the Ultra plan. Inventory Pro Core includes three concurrent users at a flat rate with no item limits.

Competitor pricing from sortly.com/pricing, verified May 2026. Sortly Ultra costs less at the plan level, but caps items at 2,000. Teams that outgrow this must upgrade to Premium ($149/mo) or Enterprise (custom quote). Inventory Pro Core has no item caps.

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Data Sources

Sortly pricing and feature details were checked against public Sortly pages in May 2026.

• sortly.com/pricing
• sortly.com/features