UK inventory management software ranges from free tools such as Zoho Inventory and Veeqo's free shipping plan up to mid market platforms. Veeqo's paid Inventory plan starts from £17 a month, while Cin7 Core and Unleashed start from £349 a month for multichannel and manufacturing businesses. The right choice depends on channels, warehouse setup and whether you need FEFO lot tracking.
TL;DR · LAST REVIEWED 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
- Zoho Inventory has a free tier; Veeqo's paid Inventory starts from £17 a month.
- Cin7 Core and Unleashed start from £349 a month for multichannel and manufacturing.
- FEFO lot tracking is a legal requirement for UK food and pharma; Odoo supports it natively.
UK inventory management platforms and pricing
| Platform | UK price | Best for |
| Zoho Inventory | Free tier; from £29/mo | Very small businesses; multichannel basics |
| Veeqo | Free shipping; Inventory from £17/mo | SME multichannel; Amazon FBA; UK built |
| Cin7 Core | from £349/mo | Omnichannel retailers and distributors; EDI |
| Unleashed | from £349/mo | Manufacturers and distributors already on Xero |
| Katana | from ~£99/mo | Manufacturing; BOM and production scheduling |
| Brightpearl (by Sage) | Quote based | High volume UK ecommerce |
| Linnworks | Quote based | Multichannel order management |
| Odoo | from £4,995 one off | Bespoke; native FEFO lot tracking |
Source: Provider published pricing, mid-2026
KEY FACTS
- Zoho Inventory has a free tier; Veeqo's paid Inventory starts from £17/mo.
- Cin7 Core and Unleashed start from £349/mo for multichannel and manufacturing.
- Katana suits manufacturers needing production and BOM tracking, from around £99/mo.
- FEFO lot tracking is a legal requirement for UK food, drink and pharma; Odoo supports it natively.
- Most platforms integrate with Xero, QuickBooks, Shopify and Amazon.
Inventory software by business type
| Business type | Option | Note |
| Very small or tight budget | Zoho Inventory | Free tier; native GBP pricing |
| SME multichannel | Veeqo | Free shipping; Amazon FBA; from £17/mo |
| Manufacturer | Katana, Unleashed | Production and BOM; Xero sync |
| Omnichannel retailer | Cin7 Core, Brightpearl | Multi channel sync and EDI |
| Food or pharma (FEFO) | Odoo (native), Cin7 (basic) | First Expired First Out lot tracking |
Source: Provider information, 2026
Free and entry level
For the smallest operations, Zoho Inventory has a genuine free tier and native GBP pricing, moving to around £29 a month as order volume grows. Veeqo, a UK built and Amazon owned platform, offers a free shipping plan and a paid Inventory plan from £17 a month, with strong Amazon FBA and UK shipping integrations, making it the most SME friendly option in the UK set. Both keep stock counts synced across sales channels, which is usually the biggest problem for a business selling on a website, Amazon and a shop at the same time.
Mid market platforms
Cin7 Core and Unleashed both start from around £349 a month and target product businesses with real complexity. Cin7 Core suits omnichannel retailers and distributors selling across ecommerce, point of sale, wholesale and marketplaces at once, with EDI connections. Unleashed suits manufacturers and distributors, particularly those already running Xero. Brightpearl by Sage and Linnworks are quote only and aimed at higher volume UK ecommerce, so get implementation costs in writing before committing.
Manufacturing and production
Manufacturers have specific needs that general inventory tools do not cover: bills of materials, assembly and production scheduling. Katana, from around £99 a month, is built for exactly this, with clean dashboards and integrations to Shopify, WooCommerce, QuickBooks and Xero. Unleashed also serves manufacturers well. The test is whether you make or assemble goods rather than simply buy and resell them, because a retail focused tool will leave production tracking as a gap.
FEFO and food compliance
Businesses handling food, drink, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics have a legal and commercial requirement to rotate stock by expiry date, known as FEFO, First Expired First Out. Support varies sharply: Odoo supports FEFO natively as a core warehouse feature, Cin7 Core supports it at a basic level, and Unleashed, Katana, Brightpearl and Zoho offer only partial or add on support. For any food importer or distributor, FEFO is a non negotiable capability to confirm before buying, not a feature to configure later.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best inventory software for a small UK business
For very small budgets, Zoho Inventory has a free tier. Veeqo is the most SME friendly UK option, with free shipping and paid Inventory from £17 a month, strong on Amazon FBA.
How much does inventory management software cost
It ranges widely: Zoho Inventory has a free tier and Veeqo starts from £17/mo, while Cin7 Core and Unleashed start from £349/mo. Brightpearl and Linnworks are quote only.
Which inventory software is best for manufacturers
Katana, from around £99 a month, is built for manufacturing with BOM and production scheduling. Unleashed also suits manufacturers and distributors, especially those on Xero.
What is FEFO and which software supports it
FEFO means First Expired First Out, a legal stock rotation requirement for UK food and pharma. Odoo supports it natively; Cin7 Core supports it at a basic level; others offer partial or add on support.
Do inventory tools integrate with Amazon and Shopify
Yes, most do. Veeqo, Cin7, Linnworks and Brightpearl all sync with major marketplaces and stores to keep stock counts accurate across channels.
SOURCES
- Food Standards Agency: business guidance – accessed 1 September 2026
- GOV.UK: food labelling and packaging – accessed 1 September 2026
