Zoho Inventory vs DEAR Systems (Cin7 Core)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Inventory Management Software. Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Zoho Inventory ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #9) for Product businesses tracking stock and orders. Unbeatable value and integration for users of Zoho's business suite.
At a glance
| Zoho Inventory | DEAR Systems (Cin7 Core) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Inventory Management Software | #9 / The 11 Best Inventory Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Best for | SMBs in the Zoho ecosystem | All-in-one for SMB manufacturing/retail |
| Pricing | $$ ($0 to $299/mo) | $$$ ($325+/mo) |
| HQ | Chennai, India | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 1996 | 2012 |
Zoho Inventory
Unbeatable value and integration for users of Zoho's business suite.
www.zoho.com/inventory/DEAR Systems (Cin7 Core)
A feature-rich, all-in-one platform with manufacturing and POS.
www.cin7.com/products/cin7-core/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.