Inventory Planner
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What both publish
| Fact | Inventory Planner | StockIQ |
|---|---|---|
| API | Public APIs are beta, provide real-time account access, and currently cover Stock Orders and Reports APIs; product and variant data cannot be pushed through the API. | The suite includes a Reports API. |
| Forecasting | Forecasts can account for historical sales, trends, seasonality, stockouts, lead times and supply patterns, with configurable methods. | The product provides automated demand forecasting and AI-enhanced forecast models. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2015 |
| Implementation | Official guidance says guided implementation and training are required for optimal results, averaging about 30 days. | StockIQ says full integration and validation can be completed within 12 weeks and includes onboarding led by former demand planners. |
| Integrations | Native integrations include Shopify, BigCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Walmart, WooCommerce, Magento, Brightpearl, Cin7, Linnworks, Unleashed, QuickBooks, Xero, ShipBob, ShipHero, ShipStation, Snowflake and Google Analytics. | Listed ERP integrations include D365 Business Central/NAV, D365 Finance/AX, Dynamics GP, Sage, Oracle NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP Business One and Epicor/Prophet 21, with legacy and custom platforms supported. |
| Purpose | Inventory Planner helps retailers, ecommerce brands, wholesalers, and discrete manufacturers forecast demand and make inventory purchasing decisions. | StockIQ is supply chain planning software for demand forecasting, inventory management and replenishment. |
| Security | The security statement describes TLS-encrypted administration access, dedicated client databases, and user-level access controls. | The privacy policy says sensitive information is encrypted in transit and personally identifiable information is stored in a secure environment with access limited to employees who need it. |
Inventory Planner plans
- Shopify listingFree
- Custom pricingPriced on request
- Inventory Planner by SagePriced on request
StockIQ plans
- StockIQ CorePriced on request
- StockIQ EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick StockIQ if…
StockIQ suits manufacturers and distributors seeking forecasting, inventory, and replenishment tools, including mid-market and multi-site teams. Its stated customer base also includes third-party logistics providers.