Software Comparison
Both platforms offer inventory management for growing businesses. Here is an honest comparison to help you choose the right one for your business.
Cloud inventory management built for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. All core features included in one plan. LineConnect+ production line monitoring available as an add-on.
Enterprise-focused inventory and order management platform with two products: Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Inventory) and Cin7 Omni. Strong multi-channel retail and wholesale distribution capabilities.
A side-by-side look at what each platform offers.
These are the areas where Frostbyte Pro offers capabilities that Cin7 does not.
Frostbyte Pro offers LineConnect+, an add-on module that connects directly to your PLC equipment via OPC-UA for real-time production monitoring, OEE dashboards, automated production counting, and PackML machine state tracking. LineConnect+ is priced separately from the base $89.95/user/month plan. Cin7 has no equivalent capability, so there is no way to bridge the factory floor and your inventory system within Cin7 Core or Cin7 Omni.
Frostbyte Pro costs $89.95 NZD per user per month with all core inventory features included. There are no tiers and no hidden charges. Cin7 uses a tiered model with two separate products (Cin7 Core and Cin7 Omni) at different price points, all in USD. For NZ businesses, Frostbyte Pro's NZD pricing eliminates currency conversion uncertainty. Note: LineConnect+, Frostbyte Pro's production line monitoring module, is available as an additional add-on and is not included in the base price.
Frostbyte Pro is designed for small to mid-size manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, with a focus on simplicity and getting set up quickly. Cin7 is enterprise-focused with a broader feature set that includes multi-channel retail, POS, and marketplace integrations. If you need a streamlined inventory system without the complexity of enterprise multi-channel selling, Frostbyte Pro is a more focused fit.
Frostbyte Pro's support team is based in New Zealand and operates on NZ business hours. Cin7, as a global enterprise platform, provides support across multiple regions and time zones. When you need help at 9am NZT, you want someone in the same timezone who understands NZ business workflows.
We recommend trialling both platforms before committing. Frostbyte Pro offers a full-featured 14-day trial with no credit card required.
Yes, particularly for NZ manufacturers and SMBs who want a focused inventory management platform without the complexity of Cin7's enterprise multi-channel approach. Frostbyte Pro offers real-time stock tracking, multi-warehouse management, batch and expiry tracking, purchase and sales order management, BOM management, and production orders. The key differentiator is LineConnect+, Frostbyte Pro's production line monitoring module, which connects directly to PLC equipment for real-time OEE dashboards and production data. If your primary need is inventory and manufacturing rather than multi-channel retail, Frostbyte Pro is a strong alternative.
Frostbyte Pro is priced at $89.95 NZD per user per month with all core inventory features included in a single plan. There are no tiers and no hidden charges. LineConnect+, our production line monitoring module, is available as an additional add-on with separate pricing. Cin7 offers two separate products (Cin7 Core, formerly DEAR Inventory, and Cin7 Omni), each with their own tiered pricing in USD. For NZ businesses, Frostbyte Pro's NZD pricing eliminates currency conversion uncertainty and makes budgeting straightforward.
Frostbyte Pro integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce for e-commerce, plus Xero for accounting and Keap for CRM. Cin7's strength is its breadth of multi-channel integrations, including Amazon, eBay, built-in POS, and a wider range of marketplace connectors. If your business relies heavily on selling across many marketplaces and needs built-in POS, Cin7 may be a better fit. If your focus is inventory management with e-commerce and accounting integrations, Frostbyte Pro covers the essentials with a simpler setup.
Yes. Cin7 allows you to export your products, customers, suppliers, and transaction history. Frostbyte Pro's import wizard accepts CSV files, so you can map your Cin7 exports directly into the system. Our NZ-based support team can assist with data migration if needed. We recommend running a parallel trial period before switching to ensure all your workflows are configured correctly in Frostbyte Pro.
Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Inventory) is their mid-market product for inventory and order management. Cin7 Omni is their enterprise product with advanced multi-channel selling, built-in POS, B2B portals, and EDI integrations. Both are priced in USD with tiered plans. Frostbyte Pro offers a single product with all core inventory features in one plan at $89.95 NZD per user per month, plus optional LineConnect+ for production line monitoring.
No. Frostbyte Pro does not include built-in point-of-sale functionality. If you need integrated POS for brick-and-mortar retail, Cin7 Omni is purpose-built for that use case. Frostbyte Pro focuses on inventory management, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution, with e-commerce integrations for online selling. If POS is a critical requirement, we recommend evaluating Cin7 Omni for that specific need.
DEAR Inventory was acquired by Cin7 and rebranded to Cin7 Core. See how Frostbyte Pro compares to the original DEAR platform.
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How does Frostbyte Pro compare to Unleashed Software for NZ businesses?
BOM management, production orders, batch tracking, and LineConnect+.
Purpose-built for New Zealand with NZD pricing, Xero integration, and NZ-based support.
Real-time PLC monitoring, OEE dashboards, and PackML state tracking.
$89.95 NZD per user per month. All core features, one price, no tiers. LineConnect+ is additional.
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