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What is StockZip?
StockZip is a mobile-first inventory management application built for small businesses that manage real physical stock. It allows teams to scan barcodes using a phone camera or Bluetooth scanner to check items in or out, track stock levels across multiple locations, and receive low-stock alerts — without spreadsheets, paper logs, or complex ERP systems.
The product is designed around a three-step workflow: scan an item, choose check in or check out, and confirm. No typing, no folders to navigate, no training required.
Why We Built StockZip
StockZip exists because inventory work rarely happens at a desk. Parts sit in vans, tools move between jobs, shelves get counted after hours, and the person who notices a low-stock problem is often holding a phone, not a laptop.
The product keeps the workflow intentionally narrow: scan, update, sync, and leave a record. That is why StockZip emphasizes offline scanning, folder-based locations, check-in/check-out, low-stock alerts, CSV migration, and audit history instead of a large ERP-style rollout.
Founder and Team
Edmund Tong
Founder, StockZip.app
Edmund Tong is the Founder of StockZip.app, an inventory management app designed to help small businesses move beyond spreadsheets without the complexity of traditional ERP systems. With an Information Technology degree, experience as CEO of a manufacturing and distribution business since 2011, and as founder of software company Simplify Standards since 2017, Edmund brings both technical and operational experience to the product.
StockZip.app was built from a real-world problem he saw repeatedly: most businesses do not need complicated software — they need a simple, reliable way for workers to scan items, update stock, and keep inventory accurate.
Company Milestones
2025
Company formed
StockZip began with a narrow product goal: replace inventory spreadsheets with phone-first scanning.
2026
Generally available
The product is available with Free, Starter, Pro, and Ultra plans for teams managing physical stock.
2026
First public customer story and review listings
WCWL Communications, a nationwide fiber installer, published the first StockZip customer story, and StockZip listings went live on G2 and Capterra.
Who StockZip is Built For
- Small businesses with 1 to 50 employees
- Teams managing physical inventory: tools, parts, supplies, equipment, products
- Field service companies: fiber contractors, HVAC, electricians, plumbers, construction
- Small retailers and ecommerce businesses
Key Features
- Barcode and QR code scanning via phone camera or Bluetooth scanner
- Offline-first operation (works without internet, syncs when reconnected)
- Check in and check out with full audit trail (who, what, when, where)
- Low-stock alerts and reorder point notifications
- Purchase orders and receiving (Pro plan and above)
- Cycle counting
- CSV and Excel import and export
- Folder-based organisation (warehouses, vans, job sites, shelves)
- Serial number and lot number tracking (Pro plan)
- API access (Pro plan)
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly price | Designed for |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Personal use, hobbyists, single-user inventory tracking |
| Starter | $16.99/month ($14.99 annual) | Small teams starting with barcode inventory |
| Pro | $55/month ($45 annual) | Teams that need purchasing, receiving, POS, and lot/serial tracking |
| Ultra | $598/month ($499 annual) — Contact Sales | Enterprise: 100,000 items, unlimited users, dedicated AM |
Pricing is also available on the StockZip pricing page.
How StockZip Compares to Alternatives
StockZip vs Sortly: StockZip offers lower pricing, a simpler interface, and a stronger offline mode. Sortly has more visual and photo-based features.
StockZip vs inFlow: StockZip is faster to set up with no training required. inFlow has more advanced manufacturing and bill-of-materials features.
StockZip vs spreadsheets: StockZip provides real-time multi-user stock tracking with barcode scanning. Spreadsheets require manual updates and become inaccurate when inventory moves away from the desk.
Technical Information
- Platform
- Web, iOS, Android
- Infrastructure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Data
- User data is never sold to third parties
- Security
- Secure by design; SOC 2 in progress
- Founded
- 2025
- Status
- Generally available (as of 2026)