Comparisons
Inventory management software compared: Scanwiz and the alternatives.
Evaluating several tools for inventory, materials or equipment? Here are our comparisons – every claim taken from the vendors’ own publications, dated and sourced. And each one tells you when the other tool is the better fit.
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The same entry price of $49 at 500 items – but not the same on users, server location and batches.
- ScanwizSortly
- Usersunlimited2 to 12+ per plan
- DataGermanyUSA (Oregon)
- Batchesown stock per batchcustom field on the item
Strong at Sortly: free forever plan, ready-made integrations with QuickBooks Online, Slack and Teams.
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A purchasing platform with materials management versus inventory management for materials, equipment and inspections.
- ScanwizWawibox
- Scanningany smartphoneiPhone + labelprinter
- Getting started14-day trialconsultation + €299 setup
- Stocktakingby scan at the shelfcount sheet by cut-off date
Strong at Wawibox: price comparison across 200+ suppliers, low monthly price, batch labels for practice software.
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Ten criteria, three vendors.
The short version of the individual comparisons. How we reach each assessment and where the information comes from is shown on the respective comparison pages.
| Criterion | Scanwiz | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price, inventory management | $49/month, up to 500 items | $49/month, up to 500 items | €29.90/month + €299 setup |
| Users | Unlimited | 2 / 5 / 8 / 12+ per plan | Not stated |
| Trial before buying | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days, credit card required | Pro not available as trial, demo only |
| Server location | Germany | USA (Oregon) | Germany |
| Batches & expiry dates | Own stock per batch, from Growth | Custom field with reminder | Batch documentation, advertised as MDR-compliant |
| Scanning with | Any smartphone, manufacturer barcodes | In-app scan, third-party scanners | iPhone, Wawibox labels |
| Stocktaking | Four methods by scan, blind counts too | Stock counts | Inventory list, count sheet |
| Equipment & inspections | Assignment, maintenance, records | Check-in/out, date reminders | Not documented |
| Purchasing with price comparison | Not offered | Reordering via Amazon Business US | 200+ suppliers, marketplace |
| AI assistants (MCP) | AI Connect | Not listed | Not documented |
List prices as published by the vendors, as of September 28, 2026. Scanwiz and Sortly in US dollars, Wawibox in euros, without conversion. Sources for every claim on the linked comparison pages.
How we compare
Not neutral. But verifiable.
Scanwiz writes these comparisons – so we’re a party to them. That’s why the same five rules apply to every page.
Published sources only
Pricing pages, product pages and help centers of the vendors. No rumors, no hearsay.
Every claim sourced
Superscript numbers link to the source, with the date it was retrieved. You can check everything yourself.
“Not documented”
What we can’t verify, we don’t claim – not even that it’s missing.
The others’ strengths
Every comparison says openly when the other tool is the better fit – price included.
We correct mistakes
A note is all it takes. We check it, update the page and set a new “as of” date.
Buyer’s guide
Six questions before you decide.
Whichever tool you choose in the end: these are the areas where inventory systems differ most in day-to-day use.
Who needs to book – and what does each user cost?
Many tools count user licenses as well as items. Plan for everyone who takes items out, not just the office.
see pricing →Do you need to trace batches?
A date field on the item is rarely enough. In a recall, what counts is who received which batch – and where the rest is.
batch management →What do you scan with?
Dedicated hardware and labels cost time and money. Check whether your team’s phones and the manufacturer barcodes are enough.
barcode scanner →How does stocktaking work?
Paper count sheet or counting by scan at the shelf, alone or as a team: this is where most of the day-to-day effort lies.
stocktaking software →Where is the data stored?
Server location and backups belong in your data protection concept – at the latest when items are issued to people.
data protection →Can you try it first?
A trial with your own items shows more than any demo. Check whether a credit card is required.
start free trial →FAQ
Short answers.
Which inventory management software is the best?
It depends on what you manage and who books. For a small single storeroom with one person, a free plan is often enough. As soon as several people take items out, batches must be traced or equipment and inspections come into play, user licenses, batch management, scanning hardware and stocktaking make the difference. The six questions above help you decide.
Are the comparisons neutral?
No – they are written by Scanwiz. That’s why we back every claim about other vendors with their own publicly available publications, state the date of our information and say in every comparison when the other tool is the better fit.
Which vendors does Scanwiz compare itself with?
Currently with Sortly, an inventory management tool from the US, and with Wawibox, a purchasing platform with materials management for dental practices. More comparisons will follow.
How up to date is the information?
Every comparison page states its “as of” date at the top; the current one is September 28, 2026. When vendors change prices or features, we update the page and set a new date.
Can I suggest a comparison or report a mistake?
Yes, both via our contact form. We check every note and correct the page if a claim is no longer accurate.
Can I try Scanwiz myself?
Yes. You can test Scanwiz free of charge for 14 days, with no obligation, no credit card and unlimited users.
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