# BoxHero vs Sortly

Source: https://nachonacho.com/software-comparisons/boxhero-vs-sortly

Choose BoxHero if your team wants a per-team inventory plan with three members, 1,000 items, and three locations included; choose Sortly if tracking items against jobs or using its mobile offline mode matters more. Both offer free single-user plans and barcode scanning, but their paid plans package capacity, labels, and integrations differently.

## At a glance

| | BoxHero | Sortly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid entry price | Business: $30 per team/month or $288/year | Advanced: $49/month or $288 for the introductory first year annually |
| Entry paid-plan capacity | Business: 3 members, 1,000 items, 3 locations | Advanced: 2 users, 500 unique items, 5 active jobs |
| Job tracking | Not published | 2 to unlimited active jobs, depending on plan |
| Barcode label printing | Business plan | Ultra plan and higher |
| Integrations and API | API and webhooks on any plan | QuickBooks Online on Premium; API and webhooks on Enterprise |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Offline mobile access | Mobile offline access advertised | iOS and Android offline mode |
| Purchasing | Purchases and Sales on Business | Purchase orders on Ultra and higher |
| Free plan limits | 1 member, 100 items, 1 location | 1 user, 100 unique items, 2 active jobs |
| Paid-plan trial | 30 days; no credit card required | 14 days; credit card required |
| Capacity expansion | Business add-ons for members, items, and locations | Advanced, Ultra, Premium, and custom-quote Enterprise tiers |
| Support | Help guide and contact form | Support request form; dedicated success manager on Enterprise |

## Which to choose

### Choose BoxHero if

- Teams wanting three members, 1,000 items, and three locations in the base paid plan
- Businesses recording stock transfers and purchase and sales orders
- Teams needing barcode label printing on the Business plan
- Buyers wanting a 30-day trial without a credit card

### Choose Sortly if

- Teams assigning inventory to jobs or projects
- Staff updating inventory offline on iOS or Android
- Businesses tracking equipment check-in and check-out
- Teams seeking a QuickBooks Online integration on Premium

## Verdict

BoxHero is the better fit for a small team that needs stock movements across locations, purchase and sales workflows, and barcode label printing in one Business plan. Sortly is the better fit when inventory needs to follow jobs, projects, or equipment check-outs, or when your team needs to update inventory on a phone without a connection. Compare the plan you would actually buy: Sortly’s Advanced plan includes fewer users and items than BoxHero Business, while several Sortly features require Ultra or higher.

## Questions

### Is BoxHero or Sortly less expensive for a small team?

BoxHero Business costs $30 per team monthly and includes three members and 1,000 items. Sortly Advanced costs $49 monthly and includes two users and 500 unique items. Both list $288 for an annual entry paid plan, but Sortly identifies that amount as a first-year introductory offer.

### Do BoxHero and Sortly have free plans?

Yes. BoxHero Personal includes one member, 100 items, and one location. Sortly Free includes one user, 100 unique items, and two active jobs. Features beyond those limits depend on the paid plan.

### Which offers a longer trial, BoxHero or Sortly?

BoxHero offers a 30-day Business trial without requiring a credit card. Sortly offers a 14-day trial of paid plans and requires a credit card.

### Can I print barcode labels with either product?

Yes, on eligible paid plans. BoxHero includes custom barcode label printing with Business. Sortly offers barcode label creation on Ultra, Premium, and Enterprise; Advanced offers QR code labels.

### Which works without an internet connection?

Sortly documents an offline mode for its iOS and Android apps, with changes syncing after reconnection. BoxHero advertises mobile access while offline but does not detail the offline workflow on its pricing page.

### Can either product track inventory across locations?

BoxHero Business includes three locations and supports transfers between them, with paid location add-ons available. Sortly organizes inventory using folders and records item location changes; its published plan limits focus on unique items, users, and active jobs.

### Which integrates with QuickBooks Online?

Sortly lists a QuickBooks Online integration on its Premium plan. BoxHero publishes an API and webhooks for connecting to other systems, but its integrations page does not list a built-in QuickBooks Online integration.

### Which is better for tracking inventory used on jobs?

Sortly publishes a Jobs workflow for connecting inventory to jobs and projects, with active-job limits varying by plan. BoxHero publishes stock transactions, location transfers, and order workflows, but does not publish a comparable Jobs feature.

## Product pages

- BoxHero: https://nachonacho.com/product/boxhero
- Sortly: https://nachonacho.com/product/Sortly