Inventory Source has two distinct subscription packages (Inventory Automation and Full Automation) categorized by the level of automation and integration offered to sellers.
Each package also offers sub-plans catering to different dropshipping business needs.
In total, Inventory Source has seven sub-plans with prices ranging from $0 for its free plan to $399 monthly.
I’ve explained what each pricing category offers and the costs below.
Key Takeaways
- Inventory Source has two membership categories: Inventory Automation and Full Automation.
- Each pricing package has three paid sub-plans offering monthly pricing only.
- You can get a custom package via Inventory Source’s Flxpoint.
What Pricing Plans Does Inventory Source Offer?
The Inventory Automation plans sync your product data and suppliers’ inventory with your marketplace account or ecommerce website. In other words, you can access tools for uploading and updating your products’ relevant dynamic details, like pricing and availability.
In contrast, the Full Automation package offers a more hands-off approach.
So, in addition to syncing and updating products from suppliers to your selling channel, you can route orders directly to your suppliers and automate shipping.
Inventory Automation Plans
Inventory Source has four plans under Inventory Automation, with the lowest plan being a free forever membership package and the highest subscription plan costing $299 monthly.
Plans | Monthly Fee | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
Free Forever | $0 | |
Basic | $99 | |
Plus | $149 | |
Power Seller | $299 |
Unfortunately, Inventory Source doesn’t offer dedicated annual plans for its Inventory Automation service. Therefore, you don’t enjoy discounts when you pay a year upfront.
Furthermore, it’s worth mentioning that the free forever plan doesn’t offer much functionality. For instance, you can’t integrate suppliers’ inventory or test automation tools.
Instead, the free plan serves as an onboarding package where you can explore the platform’s supplier directory, preview product feeds, and learn how to dropship.
Full Automation Plans
Unlike the Inventory Automation service, the Full Automation package offers three sub-plans and lacks a free plan. These plans are fractionally more expensive than the Inventory Automation membership plans since they come loaded with the highest level of automation available on Inventory Source.
The table below shows monthly subscription costs for a Full Automation plan.
Plans | Monthly Fee | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
Basic | $199 | |
Plus | $249 | |
Power Seller | $399 |
Are There Hidden Charges on Inventory Source?
From my experience, Inventory Source doesn’t have hidden charges.
However, you might attract additional charges if you exceed certain usage limits on your chosen plans.
For instance, the Inventory Automation plans have varying charges for extra integrations and SKUs, tabled below.
Plans | Additional Integration | Additional SKU |
|---|---|---|
Basic | $75/month | $50 for 50,000 SKUs |
Plus | $50/month | $50 for 50,000 SKUs |
Power Seller | $50/month | $50 for 50,000 SKUs |
You’ll also pay more on the Full Automation plans once you trigger order, integration, or SKU limits.
Plans | Additional Integrations | Extra Orders | Additional SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
Basic | $75/month | $0.40 each | $50 for 50,000 SKUs |
Plus | $50/month | $0.30 each | $50 for 50,000 SKUs |
Power Seller | $50/month | $0.20 each | $50 for 50,000 SKUs |
Does Inventory Source Offer Custom Pricing?
Inventory Source offers a custom package under a standalone enterprise-focused product called Flxpoint.
Notably, Flxpoint has two sub-plans and a custom package that allows enterprise retailers to prioritize specific features and extend usage limits based on the size of their operations.
Flxpoint also brings the added advantage of adding your own (private) suppliers, getting sales reporting, managing B2B resellers, and much more.
Plans | Monthly Fee | Annual Fee | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
Business | $599/month | $499/month | $1,200 |
Pro | $1,299/month | $999/month | $3,600 |
Enterprise (Custom) | $2,000/month+ | $2,000/month+ | Custom |
As expected, this package centers around the flexibility and functionalities required by large dropshipping businesses looking to optimize and track their operations efficiently.
Interestingly, each plan has annual pricing, offering up to 23% discounts.
Which Features Are Available on Inventory Source Plans?
Since Inventory Source uses a tiered-based system, its plans offer different usage limits based on pricing. In fact, the usage limits are the primary differentiating factor between Inventory Source plans.
Inventory Automation Plans
Here are the usage limits imposed on the Inventory Automation plans.
Features | Basic | Plus | Power Seller |
|---|---|---|---|
Integrations | 1 | 2 | 6 |
SKU Limits | 50,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 |
Daily Syncs | 2x | Optimized | Optimized |
You use up an integration whenever you connect a dropshipping supplier to your selling channel (such as Amazon, Shopify, etc.).
Full Automation Plans
The Full Automation plans’ usage limits are as follows:
Features | Basic | Plus | Power Seller |
|---|---|---|---|
Integrations | 1 | 2 | 6 |
SKU Limits | 50,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 |
Daily Syncs | 2x | Optimized | Optimized |
Order Limit (Monthly) | 100 | 500 | 1,000 |
Flxpoint Plans
So, what does Flxpoint offer that you won’t find on Inventory Source’s standard plans?
Find out below.
Features | Inventory Source Plans | Flxpoint |
|---|---|---|
Private Supplier Integrations | X | ✔ |
Cross Supplier SKU Mapping | X | ✔ |
Invoice Reconciliation | X | ✔ |
Sales & Profitability Reporting | X | ✔ |
B2B Reseller Management | X | ✔ |
Intelligent Ordering Routing | Automatic Routing | Rule-based order routing system |
How to Sign Up for an Inventory Source Pricing Plan?
Signing up for an Inventory Source plan is straightforward if you follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to the Inventory Source website
Go to the Inventory Source website.
Step 2: Click “Pricing.”
Click “Pricing.”
Step 3: Click “Get Started” under your preferred plan. For this illustration, I
Click “Get Started” under your preferred plan. For this illustration, I selected Inventory Automation’s Basic plan.
Step 4: Enter your name, email, and password, and click “Create Free Account.”
Enter your name, email, and password, and click “Create Free Account.”
Step 5: Select an ecommerce business option that best describes your current
Select an ecommerce business option that best describes your current operation and click “Next” to continue.
Step 6: If you identify as a retailer, select how you sell to your customers
If you identify as a retailer, select how you sell to your customers and click “Next.”
Step 7: Choose where your inventory is stored from the options available and
Choose where your inventory is stored from the options available and click “Next” to complete your profile.
Step 8: Enter your company information and click “Finish.”
Enter your company information and click “Finish.”
Step 9: Click “BROWSE SUPPLIER DIRECTORY” once logged in to select dropship
Click “BROWSE SUPPLIER DIRECTORY” once logged in to select dropship suppliers from Inventory Source’s pre-integrated supplier database. Alternatively, you can click “US Direct” to choose from over 100,000 dropship products from US suppliers.
Step 10: Select and connect to your preferred marketplace channel by clicking
Select and connect to your preferred marketplace channel by clicking “Select Channel.”
Step 11: Choose your preferred marketplace. For this illustration, I chose Amazon
Choose your preferred marketplace. For this illustration, I chose Amazon.
Step 12: Click “Continue.”
Click “Continue.”
Step 13: Choose an Automation plan of your choice. Here, I picked Inventory
Choose an Automation plan of your choice. Here, I picked Inventory Automation as my preferred package.
Step 14: Click “Select” under your preferred sub-plan
Click “Select” under your preferred sub-plan.
Step 15: Enter a coupon code if available and click “Continue.”
Enter a coupon code if available and click “Continue.”
Step 16: Confirm that you have a reseller account or plan to get one, agree to
Confirm that you have a reseller account or plan to get one, agree to the terms of service, and enter your card information.
Step 17: Click “Complete” to finalize the payment
Click “Complete” to finalize the payment.
Congrats! You’ve successfully signed up for an Inventory Source plan.
Which Inventory Source Pricing Plan Is Right for You?
Thanks to its automation-based categorization and usage-capped plans, Inventory Source has made choosing the right plan easy for users. So, when choosing a plan, consider the automation requirements of your business.
For some, they need all the automation plugins that Inventory Source offers for product sourcing, listing, and shipment tracking. Sellers in this category would most likely opt for a plan under the Full Automation package.
In contrast, Inventory Automation plans are ideal for sellers who only need tools to integrate their dropship suppliers’ inventory with their website or marketplace account.
Once you figure out the automation category that best fits your business, the next step is determining the proper usage limits for your current dropshipping operations.
The factors to consider are:
- The number of suppliers you intend to connect to your online store.
- How often Inventory Source needs to update product data from your suppliers’ feeds.
- The number of SKUs you intend to manage monthly.
- The average volume of orders you process every month.
After considering all these factors, it’s easy to pick the right Inventory Source plan, and you’ll likely not overpay for features you don’t need.
That said, note that your choice of supplier can sometimes dictate the kind of plan you must choose. For example, as shown below, the US Direct supplier channel requires being on a Full Automation plan.
What Payment Methods Does Inventory Source Accept?
Inventory Source accepts card payments only. Therefore, you must submit your card information during registration to register for a paid Inventory Source plan.
Boost Your Dropshipping Business With Inventory Source
Inventory Source’s pricing model ticks all the right boxes, allowing you to choose from two automation services based on your dropshipping needs.
Also, each package has three paid plans offering different usage limits.
So, regardless of the size of your dropshipping business, Inventory Source has a subscription plan that suits you.
Take control of your dropshipping success — get started with Inventory Source today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Cancel My Inventory Source Subscription?
You can cancel your Inventory Source subscription directly from your account by canceling your integrations. This way, Inventory Source will stop updating feeds from your suppliers by the end of your prepaid period. Also, you will permanently lose all the settings associated with such integrations.
Alternatively, you can freeze your integrations if you plan on reactivating them later. However, you’ll be charged $9/month for each integration you freeze.