frePPLe
7.2#1 in demand planning softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Inventory Planner
7.0#3 in demand planning softwareFree planFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | frePPLe | Inventory Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | The company says the founder started frePPLe in 2011 and the project began as an open-source hobby project more than 17 years ago. | The FAQ says Inventory Planner started in 2012 and is part of Sage Group. |
| Documentation | The documentation covers installation, integrations, ERP connectors, table references, user-interface screens, tasks, extension apps, developer guidance, licensing and release notes. | The Help Center has sections for setup, basics, forecasting and replenishment, reporting, integrations, video guides, best practices and FAQs. |
| Forecasting | Demand forecasting uses statistical and AI techniques, can select among forecast methods, and supports review and editing across teams. | Forecasts can account for historical sales, trends, seasonality, stockouts, lead times and supply patterns, with configurable methods. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Integrations | Official connectors are available for Odoo, Openbravo and Etendo, with two-way Odoo integration listed for the Community edition. | Native integrations include Shopify, BigCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Walmart, WooCommerce, Magento, Brightpearl, Cin7, Linnworks, Unleashed, QuickBooks, Xero, ShipBob, ShipHero, ShipStation, Snowflake and Google Analytics. |
| Purpose | frePPLe provides advanced supply-chain planning, including forecasting, inventory planning, production planning, and replenishment planning. | Inventory Planner helps retailers, ecommerce brands, wholesalers, and discrete manufacturers forecast demand and make inventory purchasing decisions. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 42 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 80 reviews |
frePPLe plans
- Cloud—
- Cloud PLUS—
- Enterprise—
- CommunityFree
- Proof of concept—
Inventory Planner plans
- Shopify listingFree
- Custom pricingPriced on request
- Inventory Planner by SagePriced on request
Pick frePPLe if…
It suits organizations planning demand, inventory, production, or replenishment across item-location pairs. Enterprise’s customer-hardware installation is an option for organizations with policies or regulations that may prevent cloud use.
Pick Inventory Planner if…
It suits retailers, ecommerce brands, wholesalers, and discrete manufacturers that need demand forecasts and purchasing recommendations across inventory locations. Teams should be prepared for required guided implementation and training.