Fishbowl Inventory
Inventory management and warehouse software built for QuickBooks users
About Fishbowl Inventory
Fishbowl Inventory is a powerful inventory management and warehouse management solution designed for small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. It integrates deeply with QuickBooks and Xero, offering advanced features like automated purchase orders, multi-location tracking, barcode scanning, bill of materials (BOM) management, lot tracking, and manufacturing workflows. Available as both a cloud subscription and an on-premise license, Fishbowl helps businesses gain full control over their inventory, reduce stockouts, and streamline warehouse operations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deep QuickBooks integration that keeps inventory and accounting in sync
- Comprehensive manufacturing features with BOM and work order management
- Flexible deployment options: cloud subscription or on-premise perpetual license
- Advanced lot tracking and serial number traceability for compliance
- Multi-location and multi-warehouse support with bin-level tracking
- Barcode scanning eliminates manual entry errors and speeds up operations
- Scales from small warehouses to complex manufacturing environments
Cons
- Steep upfront cost for on-premise licenses (starting at $4,395+)
- Learning curve can be significant for non-technical warehouse staff
- User interface feels dated compared to modern cloud-native competitors
- Additional per-user licensing costs can add up for larger teams
- Implementation and training often require paid professional services
- Limited native e-commerce integrations compared to some competitors
Key Features
Automatic Reorder Points
Set minimum stock thresholds that automatically trigger purchase orders when inventory runs low.
Automated Purchase Orders
Generate and send purchase orders automatically based on reorder points, demand forecasting, or manual triggers.
Multi-Location Tracking
Manage inventory across multiple warehouses, bins, and locations with real-time visibility into stock levels.
Barcode Scanning
Scan barcodes for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping to eliminate manual data entry errors.
Manufacturing & BOM
Create bills of materials, manage work orders, and track raw materials through the manufacturing process.
Lot Tracking & Traceability
Track inventory by lot number, serial number, or expiration date for full product traceability and recall readiness.
Asset Tracking
Monitor and manage fixed assets, equipment, and tools with check-in/check-out tracking.
Multi-Currency Purchase Orders
Create purchase orders in multiple currencies for international suppliers with automatic conversion.
Pricing
- Cloud-hosted inventory management
- QuickBooks & Xero integration
- Multi-location tracking
- Barcode scanning
- Purchase order management
- Reporting & analytics
- On-premise deployment
- Warehouse management
- Multi-location inventory
- Barcode scanning & labels
- Automated reorder points
- Shipping integrations
- Everything in Warehouse
- Bill of materials (BOM)
- Work order management
- Manufacturing workflows
- Lot & serial tracking
- Raw material tracking
Best For
Small Manufacturers
Manage bills of materials, track raw materials, and run work orders while keeping QuickBooks accounting in sync.
Wholesale Distributors
Track inventory across multiple warehouses with automated reorder points and streamlined purchase orders.
E-Commerce Fulfillment
Integrate with Shopify, Amazon, and eBay to sync stock levels and manage multi-channel order fulfillment.
Regulated Industries
Use lot tracking, serial number tracing, and expiration date management for industries requiring full traceability.
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