Quick answer: Zoho Inventory is software for tracking stock and managing orders across sales channels. Its free plan covers 50 orders, 1 user and 2 locations. Paid plans mainly differ by order volume, users, locations and features. Zoho offers a 14-day free trial.
What does Zoho Inventory do?
- Tracks how much stock you have, and where
- Manages sales orders and purchase orders
- Handles multiple warehouses or locations
- Connects online sales channels
- Supports serial and batch tracking on higher plans
- Supports barcode generation on higher plans
Is Zoho Inventory free?
Yes, with limits. Zoho’s pricing page calls it a forever-free plan with 50 orders, 1 user and 2 locations. It includes composite items, dropshipment and backordering. That can work for a small seller, but busy shops will reach the limit quickly.
Zoho Inventory plans compared
| Plan | Orders | Users | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Standard | 500 a month | 2 | 2 |
| Professional | 3,000 a month | 2 | 4 |
| Premium | 7,500 a month | 2 | 6 |
| Enterprise | 15,000 a month | 7 | 10 |
Prices depend on your currency and billing period, so check Zoho’s page. Extra users and locations are sold as add-ons.
Which plan needs which feature?
| You need | Look at |
|---|---|
| Customer portal | Standard or higher |
| Serial or batch tracking | Professional or higher |
| Barcode generation and stock counting | Premium or higher |
| Warehouse bins | Premium or higher |
| Multi-currency transactions per contact | Enterprise |
Does Zoho Inventory work with Shopify?
Zoho lists Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy and Zoho Commerce among its integrations. It also lists shipping and payment tools such as UPS, Easyship and Stripe. Check that the channel and country you need are supported, and test it during your trial.
Zoho Inventory or Zoho Books?
Zoho Inventory focuses on stock and orders. Zoho Books focuses on accounting. Many businesses that sell products need both, and Zoho says they can work together.
How much does Zoho Inventory cost?
We don’t quote one price, because Zoho shows prices in different currencies. On 5 November 2026, its pricing page said:
- The Free plan is free forever, within its limits.
- Paid plans have a 14-day free trial.
- Paid plans are shown billed yearly.
- Nonprofits can get a 15% discount.
- Zoho accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal. Bank transfer or cheque is only for yearly plans.
What if you hit your order limit?
You don’t always need a bigger plan. Zoho sells add-ons for:
- Extra orders, in packs of 500.
- Extra users.
- Extra locations.
- Advanced receipt scans.
- Advanced warehousing.
If you keep buying order packs every month, compare that with the next plan up, which also adds features.
Warehouse bins and support
Bins let you track exactly where stock sits inside a warehouse. Zoho lists up to 2,000 bins per location on Premium and 5,000 on Enterprise.
For help, Zoho lists 24/5 support by email, toll-free phone and its contact form, plus a paid premium support plan with a dedicated manager.
Setup mistakes to avoid
- Starting with wrong stock counts. Every report after that will be off.
- Using inconsistent SKUs. Pick one naming pattern before you import.
- Connecting every sales channel at once. Add one, check stock syncs, then add the next.
- Skipping a test order. Run one order through picking, packing, shipping and invoicing first.
Who is Zoho Inventory good for?
| Good fit | May not fit |
|---|---|
| Small online sellers | Very large warehouses |
| Shops selling on several channels | Businesses with only a few products |
| Wholesalers with purchase orders | Service businesses with no stock |
How to start
- Count your stock so your starting numbers are right.
- List your products and SKUs in a spreadsheet.
- Start the free plan or trial.
- Import a few products and test one order from start to finish.
- Connect one sales channel, then check that stock updates correctly.
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Zoho Inventory FAQ
Does Zoho Inventory have an app?
Yes, Zoho lists mobile apps. Check that the features you need are in the app.
Can I see its pricing in my currency?
Yes. Zoho’s pricing page lets you switch between several currencies.
How do I sign in?
Use inventory.zoho.com or see our Zoho login help.
Is there a Zoho Inventory discount for nonprofits?
Zoho’s pricing page mentions a 15% discount for nonprofits. Contact Zoho to check if you qualify.
Can I add more orders without upgrading?
Yes. Zoho sells extra orders in packs of 500 as an add-on.
How many warehouses does the free plan include?
Two locations, with one user and 50 orders a month.
Checked against Zoho’s official pages on 5 November 2026. ZohoSoftwares Guide is independent and is not run by Zoho. Plans, limits and prices change and can differ by country, so confirm them on Zoho’s website.
Sources: Zoho Inventory pricing