Inventory management that works without
the Zoho ecosystem.
Zoho Inventory works best if you're already deep in the Zoho suite. If you're a UK eBay or Shopify seller who just wants stock sync and purchase orders, Salync is far simpler - and built around how you actually sell.
No credit card required · No Zoho account needed
Why do UK sellers look for a Zoho Inventory alternative?
Zoho Inventory is a solid product - inside the Zoho suite. But most UK eBay and Shopify sellers don't need an accounting platform, a CRM, and a helpdesk bundled in. They need stock that syncs in real time, purchase orders they can raise quickly, and a listing workflow that doesn't require a consultant to set up.
Ecosystem lock-in
To get the most from Zoho Inventory, you need Zoho Books, Zoho CRM, or Zoho Commerce - each charged separately.
eBay limitations
Zoho Inventory's eBay integration is basic. For UK eBay sellers, real-time stock sync and listing management are afterthoughts.
Complexity creep
The interface is built for accountants. If you just want to know what's in stock and push it to your channels, it's overkill.
Salync vs Zoho Inventory
For UK eBay and Shopify sellers, Salync covers every feature you actually need - without the Zoho ecosystem overhead.
| Feature | Salync | Zoho Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free / £49/mo | Free (50 orders/mo) / £49/mo |
| eBay integration | First-class | Limited |
| Shopify integration | First-class | Yes |
| Amazon integration | ||
| Standalone (no suite) | ||
| Automatic stock sync | ||
| Purchase orders | ||
| Multi-channel listing | Limited | |
| Free plan | Very limited | |
| 14-day trial on paid plans (no card) | ||
| UK-focused support | ||
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours-days |
How to migrate from Zoho Inventory to Salync
Most sellers are up and running in a single afternoon.
Export from Zoho Inventory
In Zoho Inventory, go to Items and export your catalogue as a CSV. Include SKUs, barcodes, costs, stock levels, and supplier details.
Import into Salync
Upload the CSV in Salync's import tool. SKUs, descriptions, prices, and barcodes all map across in one pass.
Reconnect your channels
Link your eBay and Shopify accounts via OAuth. Salync pulls your existing listings and matches them to your imported catalogue.
Run in parallel briefly
Keep Zoho read-only for a week while stock syncs both ways. Once verified, cancel Zoho and consolidate.
Everything a UK eBay or Shopify seller actually needs
No accounting suite. No CRM. Just inventory that works.
Automatic stock sync
Salync checks your shops automatically - every hour on Growth, every 30 minutes on Scale - and updates your stock everywhere after a sale.
eBay-first design
Push listings to eBay, manage variations, sync stock automatically. Salync is built by UK sellers, for UK sellers.
Purchase orders
Raise POs directly in Salync. Receive stock in, log movements, and track everything without a separate accounting tool.
Central product catalogue
One place for every SKU. Update once and push to all channels - no copying across systems.
Stock in more than one place
Track stock wherever you keep it - studio, spare room, or a unit down the road.
Free to start
Up to 50 products free, forever. No credit card. No trial expiry. Just inventory management that works on day one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zoho Inventory cost in the UK?
Zoho Inventory has a free plan limited to 50 orders/month. Paid plans start around £49/month, but to use it effectively you'll likely need Zoho Books or other Zoho apps - total costs quickly reach £150-£300/month.
Does Zoho Inventory work with eBay UK?
Zoho Inventory's eBay integration is limited. It pulls orders but doesn't offer proper listing management or automatic stock sync for UK eBay sellers the way Salync does.
Do I need other Zoho apps to use Zoho Inventory?
Technically no, but Zoho Inventory is designed to slot into the Zoho ecosystem. If you're not already on Zoho Books or Zoho CRM, Salync is far simpler and better suited to eBay and Shopify sellers.
How long does it take to switch from Zoho to Salync?
Most sellers are up and running in an afternoon. Export your catalogue from Zoho Inventory as a CSV, import into Salync, then reconnect your channels.
Is Salync free like Zoho Inventory?
Yes. Salync has a free plan for up to 50 products - no credit card required. Unlike Zoho's order-capped free plan, Salync's free tier lets you process unlimited orders while you scale up.
Ready to switch from Zoho Inventory?
Start free, or try a paid plan for 14 days with no card. Import your catalogue and connect your channels in minutes - no Zoho account needed.
Free plan · No credit card · 14-day trial on paid plans
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