The best inventory management software, whether used on its own or with a point-of-sale (POS) system, should make it easy for businesses to track products, tools, and assets. Unlike paid software, free inventory management software usually limits features you can use. We considered plans with enough for a small business or solopreneur to get started, forever-free subscriptions with options to upgrade, and cloud-based, easy-to-use systems.
Based on our evaluations, the best free inventory management software for small businesses are:
- Zoho Inventory: Best overall free inventory management software
- BalanceERP: Best for retailers with Inventory, POS, HR, Accounts Modules
- Square: Best for retailers
- ABC Inventory: Best for manufacturing and repair shops
- Sortly: Best for on-the-go inventory management for multiple locations
- Boxstorm: Best for QuickBooks and ecommerce integrations
- SalesBinder: Best for small international businesses
- RightControl: Best for service businesses with small inventories