Fishbowl is a comprehensive inventory system used by teams with advanced workflows. StockZip is a focused alternative for small teams that want scan-first warehouse barcode workflows with offline-first mobile scanning.
Designed for teams that want deeper configuration and advanced operations.
Useful when your inventory workflows include production and assembly.
Often chosen by teams with more locations, products, and process needs.
A quick overview to help you evaluate which product fits your workflows.
| Category | StockZip | Fishbowl |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Small teams wanting scan-first warehouse workflows | Teams wanting a comprehensive platform for advanced workflows |
| Getting started | Self-serve rollout with CSV import and scanning | Structured setup for full-featured workflows |
| Mobile scanning | Mobile-first, offline-first scanning | Configurable warehouse scanning workflows |
| Manufacturing | Focused on inventory tracking | Manufacturing and BOM capabilities |
| Team scale | Designed for small teams | Often used by mid-size operations |
| Pricing approach | Clear pricing that scales predictably | Multiple plan options for different needs |
StockZip is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fishbowl. Fishbowl is a trademark of its respective owner. Comparison is based on publicly available information as of January 2026; features and pricing may change.
StockZip is designed for small teams that want warehouse-grade scanning with a staff-friendly experience.
Fishbowl is powerful software built for mid-market companies. If you are a smaller team that just needs reliable scanning, counts, and accountability — StockZip is purpose-built for you.
Import your CSV, label your top movers, and start scanning. Your team can be productive on day one.
Clear pricing designed for small teams, with predictable scaling as your catalog grows.
Fishbowl may be the right choice if:
StockZip is a great fit when:
StockZip includes warehouse-grade inventory features in a staff-friendly experience.
Warehouse → shelf → bin organization
Camera, Bluetooth, and rugged devices
Regular verification workflows
Scan in new inventory with verification
Who changed what, and when
Scan without internet, sync later
Fishbowl is powerful software built for mid-market companies. If you're a smaller team that just needs reliable scanning, counts, and accountability — StockZip is purpose-built for you.
Common questions from teams evaluating StockZip as a Fishbowl alternative.
Fishbowl is a comprehensive inventory system used by teams with advanced workflows. StockZip is a focused alternative built for small teams that want warehouse barcode scanning, offline-first mobile workflows, and fast rollout.
QuickBooks integration is on our roadmap. StockZip focuses on core inventory accuracy first, with accounting integrations coming soon. You can export data as CSV for accounting workflows.
Yes. StockZip supports multi-location hierarchies (warehouse → shelf → bin), barcode scanning, cycle counts, receiving workflows, and full audit trails for warehouse operations.
StockZip uses clear pricing designed for small teams and predictable growth.
Yes. Export your Fishbowl data as CSV, import into StockZip with our guided field mapping, and verify with a scan-first count. We help with complex migrations if needed.
Yes. StockZip is built offline-first so scanning works in warehouses with unreliable Wi-Fi. Changes sync automatically when you reconnect.
StockZip focuses on inventory tracking, not manufacturing. If you need Bill of Materials and manufacturing features, Fishbowl may be a better fit. We do what we do exceptionally well.
Have more questions?
If you want scan-first warehouse barcode workflows with offline-first mobile scanning for a small team, StockZip is worth trying.