Fishbowl: inventory and manufacturing software
Fishbowl is an inventory and manufacturing operations platform for warehouse and production teams that need to manage stock, purchasing, orders, bills of materials, and work orders together. It separates inventory operations from manufacturing needs, which helps a buyer avoid paying for production controls they do not use.
Fishbowl is an inventory and manufacturing operations platform for warehouse and production teams that need to manage stock, purchasing, orders, bills of materials, and work orders together. It separates inventory operations from manufacturing needs, which helps a buyer avoid paying for production controls they do not use.
Fishbowl is an inventory and manufacturing operations platform for warehouse and production teams that need to manage stock, purchasing, orders, bills of materials, and work orders together.
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Buying view: It separates inventory operations from manufacturing needs, which helps a buyer avoid paying for production controls they do not use. Inventory plans do not include manufacturing functions such as BOMs and work orders. Confirm that the selected product and deployment fit the physical operation before migrating.
Fishbowl features and workflows
Fishbowl supports the inventory records behind purchasing, shipping, stock control and accounting connections. Its Inventory and Advanced products serve different operating scopes; Advanced Manufacturing adds the component-to-finished-goods process through bills of materials and work orders.
Fishbowl use cases
Physical-goods operations need warehouse and inventory control that can extend into manufacturing when storefront stock tools are no longer enough.
How Fishbowl works
Warehouse staff receive purchased goods and pick, pack and ship sales orders, updating the related inventory records. Teams using Advanced Manufacturing also manage bills of materials and work orders to turn components into finished stock.
Purchasing and fulfillment change the same inventory records in opposite directions. A replenishment need leads to a reviewed purchase order and receipt; a sales order leads to picking, packing and shipping. The routes can operate independently, and available steps depend on the selected Fishbowl product. Manufacturing has a separate bill-of-materials and work-order process.
In Fishbowl Advanced, the operator selects a bill of materials, quantity and schedule for a manufacture order. Issuing it creates work orders. Staff start the work, pick raw materials and finish the work order with actual quantities consumed; completion records the finished goods in inventory. A manufacture order created for a sales order can supply stock for its later picking step.
The Finish wizard can perform earlier unfinished stages, so the displayed phases do not require three separate button presses. Finished production makes goods available; it does not automatically pack or ship the customer’s order.
What each module does and its role
The Fishbowl module descriptions explain the roles of Inventory workflows, Barcode and reorder controls, Warehouse and channel operations, and Manufacturing product.
Inventory workflows
Warehouse staff receive finished goods, track quantities and allocate stock to orders. Fishbowl Inventory’s cloud plans serve resale operations, while Fishbowl Advanced provides a separate set of warehouse and manufacturing workflows.
Barcode and reorder controls
Barcode scanning and reorder-point controls. Barcode scans record physical stock movement, while reorder points identify items that need replenishment attention.
Warehouse and channel operations
Multi-warehouse and multichannel operational support. Operations teams use the shared system to coordinate inventory quantities across warehouses and connected sales channels.
Manufacturing product
Production teams define a bill of materials and create manufacturing orders with the required work orders. They pick components, record actual consumption and complete the build so finished goods enter inventory; this workflow belongs to Fishbowl Advanced Manufacturing.
Traceability and demand planning
Teams use lot and traceability records to investigate which receipts and shipments involved a selected batch. Demand planning supports replenishment decisions from forecast information; its availability depends on the selected product and plan.
Fishbowl pricing and purchase terms
View official pricing detailsFishbowl Inventory is for finished-goods operations. Advanced Warehouse and Advanced Manufacturing are separate offers, priced according to user count and deployment.
Fishbowl Inventory plans
| Product or sales surface | Scope | Public price and status |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Basic stock control for finished goods. Included plan entitlements
| US$229/month, billed annually |
| Growth | Multichannel operations and automated reordering. Included plan entitlements
| US$429/month, billed annually |
| Scale | Forecasting, traceability and operational controls. Included plan entitlements
| US$729/month, billed annually |
Fishbowl Advanced products
| Product or sales surface | Scope | Public price and status |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Warehouse | Distribution, multi-warehouse and 3PL operations. Included plan entitlements
| From US$595/month; priced according to user count and deployment |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Production, materials planning and manufacturing orders. Included plan entitlements
| From US$675/month; priced according to user count and deployment |
Inventory prices below are monthly equivalents billed annually and exclude manufacturing. Advanced amounts are starting prices; confirm deployment, implementation and final contract charges in your quote.
Fishbowl alternatives compared
| Product | Product scope | Best-fit scenarios and implementation responsibilities | Pricing and billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| FishbowlCurrent product | Fishbowl is an inventory and manufacturing operations platform for warehouse and production teams that need to manage stock, purchasing, orders, bills of materials, and work orders together. | Best fitConsider Fishbowl for warehouse and manufacturing operations linked to inventory and accounting. Compare Katana for materials, production plans and fulfillment for product manufacturers and Cin7 for stock, purchasing and orders across multiple sales channels. ImplementationYour team would set up inventory and bills of materials, connect accounting and configure work orders. | |
| Katana | Katana is an inventory and manufacturing-planning platform for product brands that need to coordinate demand, materials, production, purchasing, and fulfillment. | Best fitConsider Katana for materials, production plans and fulfillment for product manufacturers when comparing it with Fishbowl. ImplementationWith Katana, your team would prepare bills of materials and production steps, connect sales channels and maintain stock records. Official product and workflow ↗ | Free: US$0, up to 30 SKUs; Advantage: custom annual contract Official pricing ↗ |
| Cin7 | Cin7 is an inventory and order-management platform for ecommerce teams that need to coordinate stock, orders, purchasing, and sales channels as operations outgrow spreadsheets. | Best fitConsider Cin7 for stock, purchasing and orders across multiple sales channels when comparing it with Fishbowl. ImplementationWith Cin7, your team would connect channels and accounting, define stock locations and configure order routing. Official product and workflow ↗ | Confirm current billing terms before buying. 5 users, 2 app connections and 6,000 sales orders/year. 10 users, 4 app connections and 24,000 sales orders/year. Uses sales history to forecast demand, flag inventory health and suggest purchase, transfer or assembly quantities. Its purchase-budget view also projects purchase-order costs, so it supports planning decisions beyond ordinary stock records. Creates a self-service wholesale storefront where approved customers can browse a selected catalog, place orders, check order status, download invoices and reorder. It is a separate buyer-facing sales channel, not just another internal user screen. Official pricing ↗ |
| Finale Inventory | Finale Inventory is a cloud inventory and order platform for multichannel ecommerce and warehouse teams that need synchronized stock, barcode operations, and control over higher-volume fulfillment. | Best fitConsider Finale Inventory for multichannel stock control and barcode warehouse operations when comparing it with Fishbowl. ImplementationWith Finale Inventory, your team would connect sales channels, organize stock locations and configure barcode and shipping workflows. Official product and workflow ↗ | Confirm current billing terms before buying. Essentials: Starts at $499/month For businesses with one or two warehouses that are replacing spreadsheets and bringing early operational complexity under control. Growth: Starts at $799/month For growing multichannel teams that need a mobile warehouse module and human-assisted support. Official pricing ↗ |
| Extensiv Order Manager | Extensiv Order Manager is a multichannel operations system for managing orders, inventory, purchasing, warehouse routing and fulfillment together. | Best fitConsider Extensiv Order Manager for multichannel order routing and inventory across fulfillment locations when comparing it with Fishbowl. ImplementationWith Extensiv Order Manager, your team would connect channels and warehouses, configure routing and maintain inventory sync. Official product and workflow ↗ | Confirm current billing terms before buying. Order Manager uses a scoped quote; confirm locations, order volume, connections and any separately purchased services. Official pricing ↗ |
| Netstock | Netstock is a cloud-based supply chain planning and inventory optimization platform designed for SMBs and mid-market businesses. It uses demand forecasting, replenishment recommendations, safety stock, and multi-location visibility to reduce stockouts and excess inventory. | Best fitConsider Netstock for inventory optimization using connected ERP sales and stock records when comparing it with Fishbowl. ImplementationWith Netstock, your team would connect the ERP, maintain planning parameters and review replenishment exceptions. Official product and workflow ↗ | Confirm current billing terms before buying. Starts at $900/month on an annual subscription; final pricing depends on the selected product and bundle, so this is not a universal plan quote. Official pricing ↗ |
Selection advice
Evaluating the right product line for manufacturing work orders and materials planning
For bills of materials, MRP, production scheduling, and work orders, evaluate Fishbowl Advanced Manufacturing. Compare Fabrikatör for forecasting, replenishment, and purchasing without inferring that those features replace the full manufacturing workflow. A combined setup requires confirmation of data connections and which business records each system maintains.
Scoping inventory and warehouse operations
For inventory, warehouse, and order operations, first check the scope of Fishbowl Inventory and Advanced Warehouse. Manufacturing follows a different purchase path and need not be included solely because it belongs to Fishbowl. Confirm the number of users, deployment, scanning, and required accounting or ecommerce connections against the actual work.
Comparing quotes by product line and deployment
Fishbowl Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Warehouse have different starting prices and feature scopes, with final costs also depending on the number of users and deployment. Compare quotes that name the product line and required capabilities. If replenishment planning is the main need, also compare Fabrikatör’s relevant scope rather than using a manufacturing price to represent every inventory task.
Fishbowl third-party integrations
Use the documented connector to exchange supported data or trigger the supported workflow with QuickBooks.
Fishbowl integrationsUse the documented connector to exchange supported data or trigger the supported workflow with Xero.
Fishbowl integrationsUse the documented connector to exchange supported data or trigger the supported workflow with Shopify.
Fishbowl integrationsUse the documented connector to exchange supported data or trigger the supported workflow with WooCommerce.
Fishbowl integrationsUse the documented connector to exchange supported data or trigger the supported workflow with Amazon.
Fishbowl integrationsUse the documented connector to exchange supported data or trigger the supported workflow with eBay.
Fishbowl integrationsUse the documented connector to exchange supported data or trigger the supported workflow with ShipStation.
Fishbowl integrationsFishbowl FAQs
Fishbowl FAQs address “What is Fishbowl?” and “How much does Fishbowl cost?”.
What is Fishbowl?
Fishbowl is inventory, warehouse and manufacturing software with accounting connections.
How much does Fishbowl cost?
Fishbowl Inventory is for finished-goods operations. Advanced Warehouse and Advanced Manufacturing are separate offers, priced according to user count and deployment. Inventory prices below are monthly equivalents billed annually and exclude manufacturing. Advanced amounts are starting prices; confirm deployment, implementation and final contract charges in your quote.
Which tools integrate natively with Fishbowl?
The verified first-party directory lists QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, ShipStation. Each connector supports a defined data path, so check its guide before assuming every object or action is available.
Who is Fishbowl best for?
Fishbowl is best suited to small and midsize businesses that need deeper inventory control around QuickBooks or Xero. The practical fit still depends on data volume, team skills and the systems already in use.
What are the main Fishbowl alternatives?
This page compares Katana, Cin7, Finale Inventory, Extensiv Order Manager, Netstock. Compare their complete plan prices, workflow scope, native connections and data ownership against the same operating scenario.
Can Fishbowl support make-to-stock production as well as order fulfillment?
Fishbowl's manufacturing workflow uses a bill of materials and manufacturing or work orders to consume components and add finished goods to inventory. Production can serve a stock-building goal as well as an order-related need. Purchasing, manufacturing, and shipping therefore remain distinct operating tasks.
Sources
The sources for Fishbowl include help.fishbowlinventory.com, katanamrp.com, www.cin7.com, www.extensiv.com; the linked documents are references for checking product, purchase or review information, with applicability still to be verified.
- Fishbowl official product page
- Fishbowl: Official documentation
- Fishbowl: Official pricing
- Fishbowl order management
- Fishbowl manufacturing order API
- Official pricing and purchasing conditions
- QuickBooks Online connection
- Official workflow guide 1: Review a purchase order and receive stock
- Official workflow guide 2: Turn a bill of materials into finished stock
- Katana pricing
- Cin7 pricing
- Finale Inventory pricing
- Extensiv Order Manager pricing
- Netstock pricing
- Fishbowl integrations
User reviews
The Fishbowl review section groups source links and available feedback from Capterra; each source’s product-profile scope is stated separately.
1,131 reviewsChecked Sep 21, 2026
Fishbowl reviews; summaries cover the overall-experience answer.
Considered it affordable for small teams and valued its substantial feature set.
Read original reviewDescribed a generally positive experience and helpful technical support.
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Valued multi-location tracking, reordering and barcodes, while still learning the complex system.
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