CAPSULTORY VS CIN7
Capsultory: A Cin7 Alternative for Small Retail Chains
Cin7 Core is an inventory and order management platform for brands that sell across ecommerce, wholesale and retail, starting around $349 a month for 5 users. Capsultory is built for physical stores: live POS sync, reorders, purchase orders and shrinkage, at $99 per store with unlimited users.
| Feature | Capsultory | Cin7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price for a single store | ✓$99/mo | ✗From $349/mo |
| Unlimited users | ✓ | ✗5 to 8 included |
| Data stays on your own computer | ✓No vendor cloud | ✗ |
| Live POS sales sync | ✓Square or any POS | ✓ |
| Ecommerce channel sync (Shopify, Amazon) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Manufacturing and B2B portal | ✗ | ✓Higher plans |
| Purchase orders emailed to suppliers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shrinkage dashboard at cost | ✓ | ◑Reports |
| Pick lists with scan to pick | ✓ | ✓Warehouse app |
| IT asset tracking, loans and warranties | ✓ | ✗ |
| Entry price | $99/mo per store or location | From $349/mo (Standard, 5 users), Pro $599/mo, Advanced $1,199/mo |
Competitor details reflect publicly listed pricing and features as of October 2026 and may have changed since.
Where each one wins
Neither tool is best at everything. Here is an honest split.
Choose Capsultory if…
- You run 1 to 20 physical stores and want a lower bill
- You want every staff member on it without user caps
- You want your inventory on your own network
- You also track IT equipment
Choose Cin7 if…
- You sell across Shopify, Amazon and wholesale and need channel sync
- You need manufacturing or a B2B ordering portal
- You want accounting integrations built in
Capsultory vs Cin7: what to know
Where Cin7 is stronger
Multichannel order management, ecommerce and marketplace integrations, B2B and manufacturing. It is built for brands selling everywhere.
Where Capsultory is different
Capsultory focuses on the shop floor: till sales, shelf counts, reorders, supplier orders and shrink, for a fraction of the monthly cost and with no user limits.
Switching
Export your Cin7 products to CSV and import them into Capsultory. Columns are matched for you.
An honest note
Capsultory is new. Cin7 has years of features and integrations behind it. Try both on your own data before you decide.
Common questions
Is Capsultory a good Cin7 alternative?
For store based retailers who do not need ecommerce channel sync, yes. Multichannel brands are better served by Cin7.
How does pricing compare?
Cin7 Core starts at $349 a month for 5 users. Capsultory Retail is $99 USD per store per month, flat, with unlimited users, PCs and tills. Chains can start on the pilot plan instead: $499 every 3 months for up to 3 stores, setup included. Every plan starts with a 14 day free trial. Competitor pricing is from public pages and may have changed.
Does Capsultory sync with Shopify or Amazon?
Not today. Capsultory syncs in store sales from Square and other POS systems through its till agent.
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