Product comparison
Compare inventory tools for stock and warehouses.
Compare inventory tools by software, locations, transfers, purchasing and warehouse workflow. Check the published capabilities before choosing.
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Choose the stock workflow you actually need
Keep storage locations, transfers, purchasing and warehouse fulfilment separate in your decision. A listed feature below comes from the saved product information; absence is not proof that the feature is impossible.
Stock control and warehouse workflows
| Product | Software and setup | Locations | Transfers | Purchase orders | Receiving / fulfilment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Inventory Database£7.99GBP listing price · export supplied 12 Oct 2026 | Windows desktop Access required. Confirm the exact edition and database compatibility before purchase. | Not listed; ask before buying | Not listed; ask before buying | Not listed; ask before buying | Record stock receipts, issues or adjustments |
| Access Warehouse Management System£19.99GBP listing price · export supplied 12 Oct 2026 | Windows desktop Access required. Confirm the exact edition and database compatibility before purchase. | Locations and warehouse structure; Set up items, locations and deliveries | Not listed; ask before buying | Not listed; ask before buying | Delivery setup and receiving; Order, picking and packing lists; Receive stock and process customer orders |
| Excel Inventory Tracker£3.99GBP listing price · export supplied 12 Oct 2026 | Desktop Excel for Windows; extract the download and follow the supplied macro/security guidance. | Not listed; ask before buying | Not listed; ask before buying | Not listed; ask before buying | Purchase and receiving log; Receive, sell or adjust stock using guided forms |
| Multi-Location Inventory Manager£4.99GBP listing price · export supplied 12 Oct 2026 | Desktop Excel for Windows; extract the download and follow the supplied macro/security guidance. | Receive stock by location; Move stock between locations; Add items and business locations | Move stock between locations; Receive, sell, transfer or adjust stock | Not listed; ask before buying | Receive stock by location; Receive, sell, transfer or adjust stock |
| Excel Food Inventory Tracker£5.99GBP listing price · export supplied 12 Oct 2026 | Desktop Excel for Windows; extract the download and follow the supplied macro/security guidance. | Storage locations; Stock by location and type; Set up products, suppliers and storage locations | Stock transfers; Record sales, transfers or waste and review alerts | Not listed; ask before buying | Receive batches with dates, cost and expiry |
| Google Sheets Inventory Tracker£4.99GBP listing price · export supplied 12 Oct 2026 | Make a copy in your own Google account; follow the supplied Apps Script setup and permissions guidance. | Not listed; ask before buying | Not listed; ask before buying | Purchase-order creation; Inventory value and open purchase orders; Record transactions and create purchase orders when needed | Not listed; ask before buying |
| Google Sheets Inventory Web App£7.99GBP listing price · export supplied 12 Oct 2026 | Copy the supplied Google files and complete Apps Script authorisation and deployment. This is not a pre-hosted SaaS account. | Not listed; ask before buying | Not listed; ask before buying | Purchase orders; Open purchase-order report; Create, receive and report on purchase orders and stock | Receive-stock workflow; Create, receive and report on purchase orders and stock |
Confirm shared use and exact compatibility
Location tracking does not establish simultaneous multi-user support. Confirm your user count, exact software version, network and required integrations before buying. A Google web-app download still needs the supplied setup and authorisation steps.
Ask about your requirementsChoose by the job the system needs to do
Review the actual process and software requirements. Do not assume that every tool supports simultaneous users, mobile use, scanners or integrations.
For warehouse decisions, read Inventory Spreadsheet vs Warehouse Management System: Which Is Right for a Small Business? and How to Track Stock Across Multiple Locations in Excel.
Compare inventory tools using the right questions
Separate balance tracking from stock movements and warehouse order fulfilment. Decide whether locations, transfers, supplier ordering and receiving are required individually. Use the comparison with the detailed product pages; a missing entry means it needs confirmation, not that every platform necessarily lacks that capability.
Check the platform behind your comparison
Compare a sample receipt, movement and stock balance as well as the feature list. Microsoft Excel help, Microsoft Access help and Google Sheets help cover the different underlying platforms. Record unresolved questions on the inventory requirements checklist; do not assume that similarly named tools have identical capabilities.