Cin7 Core
by Cin7 · Wholesale Distribution
Cloud inventory, order and warehouse management for wholesalers, manufacturers and multichannel sellers.
Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.
- Works with
- QuickBooksXero
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- SMB, Mid-market
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Denver, United States (also Auckland, New Zealand)
Overview
Cin7 Core is a cloud-based inventory and order management system aimed at small-to-mid-sized wholesale distributors, manufacturers and multichannel e-commerce sellers. It originated as DEAR Systems, a New Zealand-founded inventory platform, and was acquired and rebranded by Cin7 in 2021 alongside Orderhive; it now sits as the entry-level product beside the more customizable Cin7 Omni.
The platform centralises purchasing, sales order management, inventory tracking across multiple warehouses, and basic manufacturing (bill of materials, work orders) in one system, with barcode scanning and warehouse management tools for picking, packing and stock counts. It connects to e-commerce and marketplace channels (Shopify, Amazon and others) alongside 700+ listed app integrations, and syncs financial data to QuickBooks Online and Xero rather than replacing them.
Cin7 Core is positioned for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets but don't need a full ERP, spanning food & beverage, fashion & apparel, and health & beauty sellers, with a B2B ordering portal and point-of-sale option layered on top.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Features & capabilities
Inventory & Warehouse Management
Multi-location stock tracking and warehouse operations.
- Real-time inventory tracking across unlimited locations
- Barcode scanning for receiving, picking and stock counts
- Automated reorder points and purchasing suggestions
- Serial and batch number tracking
- Standard and advanced warehouse management by plan tier
Sales & Order Management
Multichannel order capture and B2B ordering.
- Multichannel order management across e-commerce and marketplaces
- B2B customer portal for wholesale ordering
- Point-of-sale (POS) module
- Sales quoting and order fulfillment workflows
- Pricing tiers and customer-specific price lists
Manufacturing
Light manufacturing support on top of order management.
- Bill of materials (BOM)
- Work orders and production tracking
- Material requirements planning (Pro plan and above)
- Assembly and kitting
Reporting, AI & Integrations
Analytics and connectivity to accounting/e-commerce systems.
- 70+ customizable reports
- Cin7 ForesightAI demand forecasting
- 700+ listed app integrations (Shopify, Amazon and others)
- QuickBooks Online and Xero accounting sync
- EDI connectivity for large retail trading partners
Common use cases
- Wholesale distributors tracking stock across multiple warehouses and sales channels
- E-commerce and multichannel sellers syncing orders from Shopify/Amazon into one inventory system
- Food & beverage or health & beauty brands needing batch/serial tracking
- Small manufacturers running BOM-driven work orders alongside sales
- Businesses moving off spreadsheets that need barcode-driven warehouse operations
- Wholesalers standing up a B2B ordering portal for repeat customers
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Purpose-built for the small-to-mid-market segment moving off spreadsheets, rather than a scaled-down enterprise ERP
- Combines inventory, light manufacturing, B2B portal and POS in one entry-level product
- Tiered plans scale by order volume and integration count rather than requiring a full re-platform
ERP integrations
Accounting sync included on all plans
Accounting sync included on all plans
Pricing
Four tiers (Standard $349/mo, Pro $599/mo, Advanced $1,199/mo, Omni custom) differentiated by user count (5-15), annual order volume (6,000-120,000+) and number of included app integrations (2-6); additional users and connections can be purchased. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Mobile app
- No
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Denver, United States (also Auckland, New Zealand)
Alternatives to Cin7 Core in Wholesale Distribution
Cin7 Core — frequently asked questions
Is Cin7 Core the same as DEAR Systems?
Yes. Cin7 Core was formerly DEAR Systems (also known as DEAR Inventory), a New Zealand inventory platform that Cin7 acquired in February 2021 and rebranded as Cin7 Core.
What accounting systems does Cin7 Core integrate with?
Cin7 Core natively syncs with QuickBooks Online and Xero, and connects to 700+ other apps including e-commerce and marketplace platforms.
How is Cin7 Core priced?
Pricing is subscription-based across four tiers starting at $349/month for the Standard plan, scaling by number of users, annual order volume and included integrations. The top Omni tier is custom-quoted.
What is the difference between Cin7 Core and Cin7 Omni?
Cin7 Core is the simplified, out-of-the-box inventory and order management product aimed at SMBs, while Cin7 Omni is the more highly customizable product line for larger, more complex operations.
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