Best Inventory Management Software for QuickBooks & Xero - Fishbowl

Recognized as the #1 Inventory and Manufacturing Platform for QuickBooks and Xero users

AI-Driven Control for Inventory Manufacturing Warehouse Ecommerce Without the ERP Complexity

Fishbowl empowers small to midsize businesses to succeed by delivering AI-centric inventory and manufacturing solutions that help teams operate smarter, respond quicker, and unlock more reliable operations.

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Trusted by over 6,000 Businesses for Inventory Management

11M

inventory cost saved

Using Fishbowl’s inventory management software for real-time visibility

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50 hours

per week saved

Using Fishbowl’s inventory management system automation

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35%

on-time delivery

Using new pick/pack/scheduling workflows

18%

inventory costs

Using Fishbowl's AI replenishment

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120%

sales

Using faster fulfillment + AI Insights

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Meet Fishbowl AI: The Inventory Management System That Runs Itself

Fishbowl AI plans your day, fills capacity gaps, executes POs, MOs, and WOs, and identifies risks and opportunities. Inventory stays optimized, products flow, margins grow, and promise dates stick.

Finds Issues Early, Prescribes the Fix

ROI: Eliminate stockouts/overstock, protect margins, higher on-time delivery.

Flags looming shortages, capacity gaps, late WOs, margin leaks, low margin SKUs, mis-posts, and tariff hits; then proposes the corrective action before dates slip.

Prioritizes Profit, Protects Dates

ROI: 35%+ increase in on-time deliveries, fewer expedites.

Ranks revenue-critical and at-risk orders, optimizing for: lead times, labor capacity, routings, vendor cost; and focuses the team on work that moves the needle.

Handles the Busy Work for You

ROI: Thousands of hours saved/year by auto-creating POs, MOs, WOs. Less admin, cleaner books, steadier schedules.

Executes POs, MOs, WOs; creates BOMs from specs; creates items in bulk; add, cycle, remove inventory instantly; analyzes BOMs, SOs WOs, and more to update promise dates and fix posting maps.

Recognized by Industry Leaders for Excellence in Inventory Management

Trusted by customers in hundreds of industries

18% Decrease in Inventory Costs

"We've seen an 18% decrease in overall inventory costs since starting to use Fishbowl."

Cascadia Motion

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"Keeps us ahead."

"With Fishbowl, we're able to stay on top of inventory management and data, which allows us to stay ahead of our supply chain challenges."

Josiah
Supply Chain Coordinator, Automotive Industry

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8% Increase in Sales

"8% increase in sales driven by AI-powered demand forecasting."

Koken USA
Manufacturing

Case Study

Product Catalog Grew from 3,000 to 5,500 Items

"The product catalog grew from 3,000 to 5,500 items—something that would've been impossible without Fishbowl."

Sajani Cups and Cones
Ice Cream and Gelato

Case Study

10% Increase in Margins

"10% increase in margins with proactive pricing strategies from AI-driven insights and recommendations."

TSI Supercool
Industrial and Automotive

Case Study

35% Reduction in Stockouts

"Ensuring customers always found products on shelves."

Hodo Foods
Plant-Based Food Production

Case Study

Scheduling Time Reduced by 50%

"Automated cascading BOM updates eliminated hours of data entry per vehicle, improving production speed and reducing scheduling errors."

Velocity Restorations
Custom Automotive Restoration

Case Study

99% On-Time Delivery Rate

"The company reached a 99% on-time delivery rate, thanks to improved efficiency and tracking."

Grill Works Inc.
Manufacturing

Power Operations Intelligently

From Inventory, Production, and Fulfillment Inefficiencies to Operational Flow

Keep Production Moving

Close Books Faster

Ship Quicker

Stop Stockouts

Complete Inventory Management Software for Production, Fulfillment, and Finance

Fishbowl’s manufacturing inventory management software tracks MOs, BOMs, and material requirements in real time. AI rebalances work centers, reroutes jobs, and updates promise dates so schedules hold and production doesn’t stall.

Features

Inventory Management Software with Agentic AI Built In.

Find risks early, prioritize profit, execute the fix.

The inventory management system for growing businesses. Save 10+ hours/week per employee, boost throughput 20%+, and close 2–3 days faster.

Real-Time Inventory Tracking Across Every Location

Inventory management software that updates stock levels the moment a transaction occurs. See committed, available, and on-order quantities across every warehouse in real time.

Get Instant Answers From Your AI Data Assistant

Ask your AI assistant any inventory management question. “What’s going to stock out next week?” Get answers without digging through spreadsheets or reports.

Multi-Warehouse Management With Landed Cost Accounting

Track inventory by SKU, location, and shipment with full landed-cost accounting and precise QB/Xero posts. AI prevents margin leaks before close.

Inventory Traceability You Can Prove, Easily and Quickly

Track lots, serials, expiry, landed costs, and tariffs with one-click recall reports. Inventory management software built for audits in minutes, not days.

Barcode Scanning With the Industry’s Best Mobile App for Inventory Management

Scan barcodes to receive, pick, pack, and ship with Fishbowl GO. Zero guesswork, faster shipping, and inventory that updates instantly on every scan.

Automated Reorder Points and AI Forecasting

Set reorder rules and let Fishbowl’s inventory management system automate purchase orders. Forecast demand, generate vendor-aware POs, and surface anomalies before they escalate.

QuickBooks & Xero Inventory Integration

Best inventory management software with accounting-first sync for QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Xero. Clean COGS, landed-cost allocation, fast close. Finance and ops, finally aligned.

Simple Pricing for Inventory Management Software

Unlimited locations, orders, volume, and 3PLs — unlike our competitors, at no extra cost. No gotchas, no GMV tax on your growth. Inventory management software that scales with you.

Integration with your systems and workflows

Featured integrations include

Fishbowl Manufacturing connects directly with major systems, ensuring seamless data flow:

Deliver transparency and drive efficiency at every step

+$10M revenue

after unifying inventory, production, and fulfillment in Fishbowl.

"Fishbowl has completely changed how we handle inventory and job costing. We used to chase down numbers across systems, but now everything is synced."

— Ryan Doty, Accountant at Fierce Firearms

In-House Implementation. Expert Support. Fair Pricing.

Expert Implementation, AI Guided Data Migration

Go live with your inventory management software in 2 to 6 weeks. In-house experts, not outsourced consultants.

Inventory Support From People Who Actually Answer

Fast phone support, plus live chat and email. Zero outsourcing. Experts who know inventory management, not script-readers.

Pricing That Doesn’t Tax Your Success

Straightforward per-user pricing. No surprise extras.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an inventory management system?

An inventory management system is software that tracks stock levels, orders, sales, and deliveries across warehouses and sales channels in real time. Fishbowl's inventory management system adds multi-location tracking, barcode scanning, manufacturing support, and two-way QuickBooks and Xero integration.

What is the best inventory management software for small businesses?

The best inventory management software for small businesses depends on your workflows, but the top options for growing SMBs with QuickBooks or Xero are Fishbowl, Cin7, and Zoho Inventory. Fishbowl is purpose-built for manufacturers, distributors, and product businesses that need multi-warehouse management, barcode scanning, and deep accounting integration.

How much does inventory management software cost?

Inventory management software typically costs between $100 and $500 per month for small and mid-size businesses, with enterprise plans running higher. Fishbowl offers flexible pricing based on your warehouse count and user needs.

How can Fishbowl benefit small businesses?

Inventory control software like Fishbowl helps to automate processes, reduce human error, and manage the flow of company inventory. Fishbowl’s comprehensive solution empowers you to manage inventory across multiple locations and fulfill orders across multiple sales channels. When there’s low stock and it’s time to reorder, Fishbowl can generate a report to show you exactly what’s needed. And it can automatically generate purchase orders containing the appropriate vendors, part quantities, and shipping address to speed up the procurement process.

How does Fishbowl integrate with QuickBooks?

Fishbowl seamlessly connects with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, allowing you to manage inventory and manufacturing in Fishbowl while maintaining your financial records in QuickBooks. This powerful integration eliminates double entry, reduces errors, and gives you a complete view of your business operations.

Does Fishbowl support multiple warehouse locations?

Absolutely. Fishbowl is built to handle the complexity of multi-location operations, giving you complete visibility and control across all your warehouses and distribution centers. Whether you're managing two locations or twenty, Fishbowl provides the tools you need to operate efficiently at scale.

Can Fishbowl handle manufacturing workflows?

Yes, and it excels at it. Fishbowl provides comprehensive manufacturing capabilities designed to streamline your entire production process, from initial planning through final assembly. Whether you're running a small fabrication shop or managing complex multi-stage production, Fishbowl gives you the control and visibility you need to manufacture efficiently.

How long does it take to implement inventory management software?

Everything you need to go live with confidence in 2-6 weeks. Fishbowl implementation is a comprehensive, expert-led process designed to set your business up for success from day one. Unlike competitors who hand you off to third-party consultants or leave you to figure things out on your own, Fishbowl provides dedicated, in-house support from experienced professionals who guide you through every step—from initial database creation to integration testing and beyond.