storq.io vs DEAR Inventory

DEAR Inventory is powerful but complex. If you need warehouse management without the manufacturing overhead, storq.io is the simpler choice.

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5 min

setup - no consultants, no onboarding fees

All-in-one

inventory, orders, invoicing, and B2B portal

DEAR Inventory vs storq.io

A side-by-side look at what each option gives you.

DEAR Inventory

× Manufacturing-focused features add complexity for pure warehouse operations

× Minimum $349/month pricing with no free tier

× Steep learning curve requiring training and onboarding

× B2B portal available only as a paid add-on

× User-based pricing means costs grow fast as your team scales

× Interface designed for accountants, not warehouse staff

storq.io

✓ Built specifically for warehouse operations - receive, store, pick, pack, ship

✓ Free Starter plan, predictable pricing that does not scale per user

✓ Intuitive interface that warehouse staff learn in minutes, not days

✓ B2B portal included - no add-on fees

✓ Up to 10 team members with no per-user fees

✓ Mobile-first design with phone-based barcode scanning

Feature comparison

A feature-by-feature breakdown.

Feature	DEAR Inventory	storq.io
Multi-warehouse inventory	✓	✓
Barcode scanning (phone camera)	✓	✓
Lot and serial tracking	✓	✓
Expiry date management	✓	✓
B2B customer portal	✓	✓
Automated invoicing	✓	✓
VAT reverse charge	—	✓
Purchase orders	✓	✓
REST API and webhooks	✓	✓
CSV import/export	✓	✓
Free Starter plan	—	✓
No per-user pricing	—	✓

The verdict

DEAR Inventory is a good fit if you need manufacturing workflows and BOM management. If your business is focused on warehousing, wholesale, and fulfillment, storq.io gives you exactly what you need without paying for features you will never use.

Frequently asked questions

Is storq.io suitable for manufacturing businesses?

storq.io is designed for warehousing and wholesale, not manufacturing. If you need bill of materials or production planning, a manufacturing- focused tool like DEAR Inventory or Katana is a better fit.

How does storq.io pricing compare to DEAR Inventory?

storq.io starts free and paid plans begin at £79 per month with no per-user fees. DEAR Inventory starts at $349 per month with additional charges per user.

Can I switch from DEAR Inventory to storq.io?

Yes. Export your product and customer data from DEAR as CSV files and import them into storq.io. Most businesses complete the migration in a day.

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