inFlow Inventory is a cloud-based inventory and order management platform built by Canadian company Archon Systems, used by more than 50,000 businesses. It covers core inventory workflows including product organization by SKU/category/photo, real-time stock tracking with adjustments and transfers, physical counts, barcode scanning and label generation, and sales/purchase order management with quotes, invoicing, and fulfillment.
Beyond core inventory, inFlow offers a B2B portal with public catalogs and private customer portals, shipping carrier integrations with label printing, payment processing, and reporting/dashboards. inFlow also sells hardware (a smart barcode scanner and portable label printer) and is GDPR and SOC 2 certified.
The product line includes two specialized variants: inFlow Manufacturing, which adds bill-of-materials, assembly/disassembly, and labor timesheet tracking for businesses that build products; and inFlow Stockroom, a stripped-down mobile scanning app for fast stock-in/stock-out without full transaction management.
Key Features
Inventory Tracking — Track stock levels in real time with SKUs, categories, photos, adjustments, and transfers across locations.
Barcode Scanning & Labeling — Scan barcodes for stock in/out and design and print custom product labels.
Sales & Purchase Orders — Create quotes, invoices, and purchase orders, and manage vendors and order fulfillment.
B2B Portal — Offer customers a public catalog or private B2B portal for self-service ordering.
Shipping & Payments — Compare carrier rates, print shipping labels, and accept payments directly in the platform.
Manufacturing (add-on) — inFlow Manufacturing adds bills of materials, assembly/disassembly, and labor timesheets for production tracking.
Reporting & Dashboards — View inventory, sales, and purchasing reports and dashboards for business insights.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Covers inventory, sales, and purchase orders in one platform
Dedicated Manufacturing edition for assembly/kit-building businesses
B2B portal for wholesale/customer self-service ordering
14-day free trial with no credit card required
SOC 2 and GDPR certified
Cons
No permanent free plan; pricing is higher than many small-business inventory tools
Sales order limits on lower tiers
Separate paid product lines (Manufacturing, Stockroom) rather than one bundled plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Does inFlow offer a free trial?
Yes, inFlow offers a 14-day free trial and does not require a credit card to sign up.
Is there a free version of inFlow?
No, inFlow does not have a permanently free plan; after the trial, customers move to a paid monthly or annual plan.
Does inFlow support manufacturing businesses?
Yes, inFlow Manufacturing is a dedicated product tier that adds bill-of-materials, assembly/disassembly, and labor timesheet tracking on top of core inventory features.