Fishbowl supports serious production with multi-level BOMs, job scheduling, MRP, work orders, and kitting. Finale Inventory only supports basic assembly, which isn’t enough for businesses that need more than build-to-order simplicity.
Fishbowl vs. Finale
Fishbowl helps you grow with confidence.
Finale Inventory holds you back.
Built to Beat the Competition
If you’re looking for advanced inventory solutions to scale your business, Fishbowl gives you the tools to do it right. Finale Inventory might work for the basics, but it quickly falls short when your needs get more complex.
Fishbowl is purpose-built for scale, giving you advanced features for manufacturing, real-time tracking and reporting, and seamless integrations with platforms like QuickBooks and Zoho CRM. Finale Inventory lacks depth, leaving many users frustrated with its simplistic software and limited support.
Robust Manufacturing Capabilities vs. Limited Manufacturing Support
Advanced vs. Basic Inventory Tracking
Fishbowl delivers full control over your inventory — including multi-location support, serial and lot number tracking, barcoding, UPC codes, and real-time updates. Finale locks many of these behind costly plans, making accurate stock management harder.
Comprehensive vs. Simplistic Reporting
Fishbowl offers custom dashboards, AI-powered analytics, and flexible reporting that adapts to your business. Finale Inventory restricts custom reports to top-tier plans, making insights a luxury instead of a standard so you can’t get the insights you need.
Scalability Support for Growing Businesses vs. Scalability Issues
Fishbowl is designed to scale effortlessly as your business expands. Whether you're handling a growing inventory or more complex operations, Fishbowl adapts without a hitch. Finale Inventory, however, can become restrictive as your business grows. Limited features and pricing that increases as your needs evolve make it harder to scale effectively.
Seamless QuickBooks Integration vs. Integration Constraints
Fishbowl offers a robust, seamless integration with QuickBooks, making it easy to sync inventory data with your accounting system in real time. This saves time and reduces errors. Finale Inventory’s QuickBooks integration falls short, with users reporting limitations in both depth and reliability. When it comes to ensuring your financial and inventory data work together smoothly, Fishbowl leads the way.
Fishbowl
Finale
Fishbowl
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Advanced Inventory Features
Powerful inventory tracking with serial numbers, lot tracking, and real-time updates — no limits
Limited inventory control unless you upgrade to the highest tier
Manufacturing Features
Built-in manufacturing tools like multi-level BOMs, MRP, and job scheduling
Basic manufacturing support — just simple build-to-order and light assembly
QuickBooks & Xero Integration
Seamless QuickBooks integration that keeps your inventory and accounting in sync
Only connects with QuickBooks Online, integration is limited and often unreliable
Pricing
Clear and consistent — no hidden fees as your business grows
Pricing increases as you scale, with extra fees for advanced features
Customer Support
Live chat, fast responses, and a dedicated account manager to support your growth
No live chat and slower support options make it harder to get
Scalability
Designed to scale with your business, from basic inventory to complex operations
Finale Inventory works for small setups but struggles as complexity increases
Reporting & Analytics
In-depth inventory reporting, customizable dashboards, and AI-powered insights
Basic reporting, with most advanced options locked behind the top-tier plan
AI Features
Includes AI tools to streamline forecasting and reporting
No AI features available
Fishbowl is a recognized G2 category leader
“Just...wow!”
“We were looking for a platform to help us keep up with our inventory quantities, costs, ordering, and manufacturing. Before, we were doing this with a system that wasn't really designed to do this causing us to have to do a lot of these tasks by hand. Since adopting this system in February 2024, we have been so pleased with the results - even our CPA has said ‘your COGS have never been more accurate!’”
Smarter Inventory Starts With Fishbowl
Finale Inventory might work for smaller businesses with basic needs, but Fishbowl will help your business grow. With advanced features, seamless integrations, and the ability to scale as your business expands, Fishbowl has the tools you need to manage your inventory smarter, faster, and more efficiently.