Choosing Inventory Management Software in Australia
Picking inventory management software in Australia isn’t just about features and price — it’s about ATO compliance and local suitability. We rate every product against AU-specific requirements first, then look at usability, integrations, and value for money. All prices listed are in AUD inclusive of GST and were verified directly with each vendor in March 2026.
Top Pick
Cin7
Connected inventory management for product sellers
- Over 700 integrations including native Xero sync — the strongest accounting integration for AU businesses
- Comprehensive manufacturing features with BOM management and MRP from the Pro plan
- Multi-channel inventory sync across Shopify, Amazon, eBay, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and more
From $349/mo inc GST · Read full Cin7 review →
Runner-Up
Unleashed
Real-time inventory management for manufacturers and wholesalers
- Best-in-class native Xero integration — automatic daily journal batching with click-through transaction links
- Australian data hosting in Microsoft Azure Sydney Data Centre — genuine AU data residency unlike NZ-hosted competitors
- Comprehensive batch tracking with expiry dates, production dates, supplier details, and quality control status
From $399/mo inc GST · Read full Unleashed review →
#3 Pick
Zoho Inventory
Affordable inventory management with a free plan and AU data centres
- Genuinely free plan with 50 orders/month — one of the only inventory platforms with a meaningful free tier
- Native AUD pricing from A$43/month (annual) — significantly cheaper than Cin7 (USD $349/mo) and Unleashed (NZD $399/mo)
- Australian data centres in Sydney and Melbourne with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification — genuine AU data sovereignty
From $0/mo inc GST · Read full Zoho Inventory review →
#4 Pick
Katana Cloud Inventory
Cloud manufacturing and inventory platform for makers
- Most intuitive manufacturing UI — visual production planning and drag-and-drop scheduling designed for non-technical operators
- Generous free plan with all features, unlimited users, and unlimited integrations (30 SKU limit)
- Native shop floor app for production workers — a feature Cin7 Core and Zoho Inventory lack
From $0/mo inc GST · Read full Katana Cloud Inventory review →