Easy to use
Free tier
Fast setup
Cloud-based
Feature Comparison
| Feature | StockFlow | Fishbowl |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free core plan + low-cost scaling | $229-$729/month |
| Deployment | Cloud-based (SaaS) | Cloud-hosted, US-based |
| Mobile App | Limited | |
| Multi-channel Sales | Via native Shopify/Square connectors + CSV | Via integrations |
| Barcode Scanning | ||
| Multi-warehouse | ||
| Ease of Use | Very Easy | Complex, requires training |
| Customer Support | Fast, responsive support | Business hours |
| Starting Price | €0 | $229/month |
| Implementation Time | 5–7 days | 30–90 days |
| Data Migration Assistance | Free, done-for-you | Paid, self-managed |
| API Access | Roadmap (not GA) | Limited |
| Offline Mode |
Cost and Setup: The Fundamental Difference
StockFlow and Fishbowl are both cloud-hosted today, but they differ sharply on price and setup speed.
Fishbowl's subscription plans start at $229/month and climb to $729/month as you add users and features, on top of a setup process that commonly takes 30-90 days and requires significant training.
StockFlow starts free, launches in 5-7 days, and includes free, done-for-you migration giving businesses of any size a lower-cost, lower-hassle option.
- StockFlow: Free to start, automatic updates, fast setup.
- Fishbowl: $229-$729/month, longer setup and training.
- Result: StockFlow eliminates upfront cost and setup complexity.
3-Year Total Cost of Ownership
StockFlow
- • Software licenses: FREE
- • Setup & migration: €0
- • Infrastructure: €0 (cloud-based)
- • Updates: Automatic, included
3-year estimate: €0-€1,044
Fishbowl
- • Subscription: $229-$729/month
- • Billed annually
- • Setup & training: additional cost
3-year estimate: $8,244-$26,244+
Ease of Use & Setup
StockFlow
- ✓ Live in 5-7 days
- ✓ Simple, intuitive interface
- ✓ Free, done-for-you migration
- ✓ Automatic data export
- ✓ No training required
Fishbowl
- • 30-90 day implementation
- • Complex interface requires training
- • Migration is paid and self-managed
- • Steeper learning curve
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose StockFlow if:
- ✓ You want cloud-based access from anywhere in the world
- ✓ You want a free tier instead of a $229+/month subscription
- ✓ You want to be up and running in days, not months
- ✓ You'd rather have an intuitive interface than a steep learning curve
Choose Fishbowl if:
- • You specifically need its deeper manufacturing/production features
- • You're already invested in its ecosystem and integrations
- • Budget and setup time aren't your primary constraints
Ready to switch? See the step-by-step Fishbowl migration guide.