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.
Modules & capabilities
Cin7 Core covers 17 of 51 capabilities we track in this category (+1 partial)
33%- Multi-location inventory trackingReal-time inventory tracking across unlimited locationsCore strength
- Lot and serial number traceabilitySerial and batch number trackingSupported
- Multiple units of measureNot evidenced
- Multiple costing methodsNot evidenced
- Cycle counting & physical inventoryBarcode scanning covers stock countsSupported
- Demand forecasting & reorder point calculationAutomated reorder points plus Cin7 ForesightAICore strength
“Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
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
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Rate itERP integrations
Vendor states QuickBooks Online accounting sync is included on all plans; a productized connector, but no certified marketplace listing page was confirmed during research.
Vendor states Xero accounting sync is included on all plans; a productized connector, but no certified marketplace listing page was confirmed during research.
Connector details independently verified against vendor marketplaces and documentation; last checked 2026-08-20.
Pricing
Full Cin7 Core pricing breakdown — cost at 25/100/500 seats, competitor rates & FAQs
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.
What does Cin7 Core cost?
Cin7 Core prices by quote, like most of this category. Here is what actually drives your number — and what to ask before you get one.
7 of the 14 vendors we track in this category publish no list price at all.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Mobile app
- No
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Denver, United States (also Auckland, New Zealand)
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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.
Compare Cin7 Core head-to-head
The Wholesale Distribution Buyer's Guide
Before you commit to Cin7 Core, see how it sits against the 14 wholesale distribution systems we track — on capability, ERP integration depth and what each one actually charges for.
Wholesale Distribution Buyer's Guide
14 systems compared · 2026
ERP Research
- Cin7 Core compared side-by-side with 13 alternatives
- ERP integration checklist — what to verify before you shortlist
- The pricing questions that change the quote
- A Cin7 Core evaluation brief, included with the guide
Wholesale Distribution Buyer's Guide
Get a quote for Cin7 Core
Cin7 Core publishes a list price, but the number you pay depends on volume, modules and integration scope. Tell us your setup and we'll come back with a realistic figure and the alternatives worth quoting against it.