Inventory blog
Choosing inventory software, without the guesswork
Straight answers to the questions small businesses ask before they commit to an inventory app: which type fits, what the free plans leave out, and what you'll really pay. For the basics — FIFO, safety stock, reorder points and so on — seeInventory knowledge. For how to use KuraProitself, head to the user guide.
Choosing software10 inventory apps compared
The 10 best inventory apps for small businesses that run on iPhone and Android — KuraPro, Sortly, BoxHero, Zoho Inventory, Square, Shopify POS, Lightspeed, inFlow, Katana and Odoo — grouped by type, with free plans, pricing and what each one is really good at.
Choosing software10 inventory systems compared
An honest comparison of 10 inventory management systems for small businesses — KuraPro, Sortly, inFlow, Square, Lightspeed, Cin7, Linnworks, ShipHero, Fishbowl and Odoo — grouped into five types, with free plans, published pricing, and how to tell which type you actually need.
Choosing softwareHow to choose an inventory app
How to choose an inventory app or inventory management software without regret: free vs paid plans, the 7 things worth comparing (features, mobile use, team sharing, pricing, CSV import/export, trials, support), checks by industry, and a simple four-step way to roll it out.
Choosing softwareInventory for small businesses
How small businesses, sole traders and side hustles should choose inventory management software: the problems that are specific to small teams, why enterprise features get in the way, five things to look for, habits that keep records going, and what to budget.
CostsWhat inventory software costs
What inventory management software really costs in 2026: typical price ranges for cloud, on-premise and custom-built systems, the three things that drive the monthly price, what to check on a pricing page or quote, the hidden cost of 'free', and how to set a budget.
Choosing softwareFree inventory software, honestly
Is free inventory management software any good? The three kinds of 'free' (free forever, free plans, free trials), what a free plan can realistically do, the limits you'll hit, how it compares with a spreadsheet, and when it's time to upgrade.
BasicsWhat is cloud inventory software?
Cloud inventory management software explained in plain English: how it differs from on-premise systems and from a spreadsheet in the cloud, five real benefits, the drawbacks worth knowing, and which businesses it suits.
With KuraPro, you can start all of this using nothing but your smartphone's barcode scanner.
Try it now on the free plan.