Sortly is a visual, photo based inventory management and asset tracking app that is built specifically for the needs of small businesses. The system can be customized to track any item and detail across multiple locations with no technical expertise required. Users can create custom labels or connect to third party QR or barcode labels from within the app, and share up to date information with the teams or customers across desktop, tablet or mobile device.
Sortly’s visual asset tracking platform allows users to add multiple images for each item and include custom fields, receipts, values and more in order to intuitively track assets across multiple locations. Users are able to track item details such as price, quantity and product information, as well as customize each entry with notes and tags. Businesses can provide controlled access for multiple users, enabling team members to make changes or updates to products via the web or mobile app.
Users can create and print QR labels and barcodes, and scan them using Sortly's built-in QR code scanner via mobile device. All data is automatically backed up and synced on the cloud with seamless export to CSV or PDF. Sortly enables organizations to track all user activity, as well as customer details and orders through the platform’s built-in CRM tool. Integration with existing systems can be done via the API, on request.
Pros
I love that it is simple, user-friendly, and very ascetically easy to use.
Cons
There have been several simple updates that I have requested to customer service. I think for a program specifically designed to track inventory, specifically inventory that moves from location to location or customer to customer, then all inventory should have a 'home' or 'original destination' file so that when it is done at a location or customer then you simply click 'home' and them item goes back to it's original file. For example, I have upwards of 20-30 items that go to a client at one time. When they get returned to my inventory, I have to manually send them back to their original folder one by one. Yes, I can do bulk move, but I have nearly 100 'original destination' folders because all my inventory is categorized in folders. So I have to move the sofas to the 'sofas' folder and the lamps to the 'lamps' folder etc. I would like to be able to 'bulk select' and 'move to home folder'. Also, the option to drag items from one folder to the menu on the left would also help expedite daily actions.
This was exactly the application that I needed when I started our Laboratory inventory system. It is easy for my staff to look up if we have any chemicals on site, and the ability to add custom fields and tags allows us to keep a list of all of our Hazardous materials and link the SDS(new MSDS) forms to the chemicals, as OSHA and other agencies require.
Pros
To be honest, it is 'dumb' software. It has a very basic structure that allowed us to fill in and sort things as we needed to without fighting against any templates or pre-designed structure that got in our way.
It is super easy to integrate the iOS/Android app as a barcode scanner, something that other inventory management software charges *thousands* of dollars for, as well as expensive hardware to use. Most of your employees already have cell phones, or can be issued ones for work easily.
Cons
It is not quite as intuitive of an interface as the design would lead you to expect. A few good video/YouTube tutorials would be helpful.
The team is still developing features as clients give them input, so things can change quickly. App does not always push to update versions and old versions can be out of synch with the database.
Uses Avery labels when I would prefer a zebra printer for printing labels.
Sortly pro has been great. I was in the process of designing my own custom app for tracking my equipment, but am glad I didn't go too far down that road before I discovered Sortly.
Pros
What I love about this software is how flexible it is... if pressed for time I can quickly snap some pictures of what I need to inventory, and come back later to fill in the details. Also, the custom fields really help me fit it into my own systems. Also, the more you use the software, the less time consuming it becomes because the information tends to be already input... now I mostly am just moving things around.
Cons
A lot of what I do is basically "Checking in" and "Checking out" equipment... making sure what SortlyPro says is in the case is actually still there... there's no simple solution for that... but I've worked out my own way of doing it.
I also wish the "History" option worked better for what I do... would be nice to be able to easily see where a piece of equipment has been... but the current format for History is basically a very complicated list.
I was able to get a pretty solid list of inventory and was able to manage it manually for a few weeks.
Pros
I liked that I was able to take pictures and scan the product into any folder. I liked that i was able to create as many folders as I needed.
I really liked the style and functionality of the app. It just didnt accomplish everything that my bosses needed.
Cons
I was not able to search through my items by quantity, I would like to know what I am out of so that I can restock what I do not have.
It would be nice to be able to communicate with the other users on the account. I pay for Users, and it would be nice to be able to message them about specific items arriving, through the same app. Maybe a notification system of some sort.
I also wish that it were easier to move items back and forth from folder to folder. It is not as user friendly as it should be when it comes to searching for the folder to move the item into. Specifically on the mobile app because when searching for the destination folder you have to click on just the arrows on the right hand side of the parent folder. Maybe implement a quick touch and a hold down action.
It would also be nice to be able to receive boxes and deliveries and be able to sort them into specific folders automatically, based on what is scanned. So predetermined folders.
Pros
Sortly is easy to use, helps us update our inventory quickly and accurately, and is well worth the small cost. Having not just a photo, but tags and descriptions for each item is invaluable to our business as many of the designs have similar titles/themes.
Cons
Under the free version we had a limit on the number of items that could be tracked, but once we upgraded to the Pro version we've had no issues or complaints with the software.
Free plan $0/month
Advanced plan $39/month
Ultra plan $99/month
• Track items across multiple locations using Sortly's visual photo-based system which allows multiple images for each item, along with custom fields, values, receipts and more.
• Create and print QR labels and barcodes and scan them using a mobile device with Sortly's built-in scanner.
• Manage the inventory across desktop, tablet and mobile app and securely back up and sync data across all devices on the cloud.
• Integrate with existing systems using the API, and import, export and share PDF and CSV files seamlessly.
Below are some frequently asked questions for Sortly Pro.
Sortly Pro offers the following pricing plans:
Starting from: US$39,00/month
Pricing model: Free, Subscription
Free Trial: Available
Free plan $0/month
Advanced plan $39/month
Ultra plan $99/month
Sortly Pro offers the following features:
Sortly Pro has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business
Sortly Pro supports the following languages:
English
Sortly Pro has the following pricing plans:
Free, Subscription
Sortly Pro supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone, iPad
We do not have any information about what integrations Sortly Pro has
Sortly Pro offers the following support options:
FAQs, Knowledge Base, Online Support, Video Tutorials
I am a home stager and after trying several other inventory platforms, Sortly Pro was my favorite. I am frustrated with some basic features that it lacks, but overall, it does what I need.