About Fishbowl

Fishbowl is a manufacturing and warehouse inventory management software for small and midsize businesses. The platform, which integrates with QuickBooks, Xero and other popular business solutions, enables businesses across a range of industries to efficiently manage inventory, warehousing, and manufacturing processes in a single platform, as well as scale operations. The Fishbowl product suite includes Fishbowl Advanced for on-premises inventory management, Fishbowl Drive for cloud-based inventory solutions, Fishbowl Commerce for eCommerce capabilities, and Fishbowl AI Insights for data analytics. Fishbowl Advanced is an on-premises inventory management software with hosted capabilities that helps businesses streamline inventory tracking, warehousing, and manufacturing processes. It offers real-time inventory management across multiple locations, automation of purchasing processes, improved vendor management, eCommerce integration, and support for manufacturing operations. Additional features include robust order fulfillment, multi-location management, and customization options. Fishbowl Drive is a cloud-based inventory and warehousing software solution, accessible from any location. It offers real-time inventory management, integration capabilities, and robust order fulfillment. With a focus on inventory tracking and manufacturing, Fishbowl Drive aims to enhance accuracy and efficiency across warehouse operations. Integration with accounting solutions like QuickBooks Online and Xero allow for streamlined accounting and increased inventory transparency. Fishbowl Commerce couples Fishbowl’s core inventory management features with a multi-channel eCommerce solution, enabling stock management across shopping carts and marketplaces with speed and ease. Fishbowl AI Insights utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver real-time business data analytics and actionable insights. With its AI Assistant, Athena, users can instantly access the information they need to make informed decisions. This tool offers features such as on-demand inventory management, automated critical business functions, and enhanced efficiency across various industries. Fishbowl AI Insights aims to provide increased accuracy, traceability, and operational effectiveness for businesses of all sizes.
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Fishbowl pricing

Fishbowl does not have a free version but does offer a free trial.

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Free trial:
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Fishbowl Reviews

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.1
Functionality
4.1
Ease of Use
4.1
Customer Support
4.2
5 reviews of 1,003 View all reviews
Harley
Harley
  • Industry: Mining & Metals
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 22/07/2024

After using for 5 years, we are implementing the newest FB Software, seems great

We are still too early in the installation of the new FB so there is nothing to comment on yet

Pros

The manufacturing module lets us build parts and put in inventory, which is what we needed (and did not have) in the past

Cons

Price was a bit high but if it all works the way we have been promised, it will pay for itself. There has been alot of changes in the past 5 years from the old FB, so we are hoping it is all going to work and help us all to be more proficient.

Christine
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 26/11/2024

Fishbowl Review

Overall, Fishbowl has been able to help answer questions. I think some of the reports that we have to pay for should be included and are necessary for most companies to view.

Pros

Inventory and parts/products are easy to access.

Cons

The accounting/integration process. Customer statements don’t accurately reflect their account status. Credits not included and can’t be applied per remittance.

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Desktop

Reasons for Choosing Fishbowl

For a more robust inventory system and reporting availability

Switched From

QuickBooks Online

Reasons for Switching to Fishbowl

Reporting seemed better. Inventory seemed easily tracked/historical movement.
Tony
  • Industry: Wholesale
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
1
Functionality
1
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
5

1
Reviewed on 13/12/2024

Less than Optimal

Excruciating, it took over a year to implement and almost two years in and only two months of actually using the product there are still an abundance of not well-fitting pieces to this overall puzzle. My company and I have had to make a ton of compromises to achieve what we were (in my opinion) sold on in reference to the capabilities of the program.

Pros

The support staff are very patient with me and my concerns.

Cons

The lack of customization and flexibility to fit the needs of customers.

Alternatives Considered

SAP Business One

Reasons for Choosing Fishbowl

I accepted a new role with a different company that had already purchased FB license.

Switched From

SAP Business ByDesign

Reasons for Switching to Fishbowl

I did not have any choice in the matter the contract was signed so to speak at the time of my hiring.

Response from Fishbowl

Thank you for sharing these concerns. I'm sorry that your experience has been so difficult. I appreciate that you were able to reach out to our Support team for help, and I'm sorry they weren't able to guide you through all of them. You're kind to recognize their efforts to assist you as exemplary.

It's very hard when things aren't a perfect fit, and I thank you for your graciousness in providing constructive criticism.

You are a good man, and that really comes across in your words. I wish you nothing but the best, and I hope that things will turn around soon and we'll be able to help you find the right degree of customization if at all possible. We do have a new AI tool that may help you with generating custom reports. Perhaps you can ask your account manager about that.

Please know that your wise words have the power to propel positive change. You are wonderful.

Replied 17/12/2024
Andrii
  • Industry: Industrial Automation
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 02/02/2025

popular inventory management system / better for manufacturing lines

Good experience but price makes you think that for value of 2 applications, one for accounting and one for inventory you could have just one integer ERP system. You should consider Manufacturing edition, that will work more properly rather integrate Inventory Management to 3D party tool.

Pros

It is in core SAP focused for integration and QuickBooks which are popular in Texas. Fishbowl has good design and user interface. Good estimate creation capabilities. Reliable bar code processing and UPS connectivity. Excellent support. Is best for manyfacturing less applicable for trading with large number of items.

Cons

We used it in connection with QB Desktop and had errors and data dumps. Geo fencing needs set up. Custom report needs additional payments and drive space to be considered cautionusly with data is fully acceseible for requesting on server only in full module, so that limits integrations and migration if you choosed it. Good to have more invoice receiving automations for data recognition from email (AI?).

Response from Fishbowl

Thank you for your review of Fishbowl. That's very helpful information to know. You'll see dramatic improvements in our QuickBooks integration soon, and you may want to check out our Fishbowl AI Insights plugin to help with custom reports and more. Please talk to your account manager if that sounds interesting. You are great!

Replied 07/02/2025
Patrick
  • Industry: Medical Devices
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 16/12/2024

Excited for Inventory Management

Looking forward to using Fishbowl, the tools that Fishbowl provides will reduce our tasks and allow us to do more work.

Pros

Having just begun using Fishbowl we are just getting started in appreciating all the functionality that it provides. A major factor is the ability to track lot numbers as well as serial numbers of our products. The implementation process was smooth and the training provided was excellent.

Cons

The addition of items to sales orders and purchase orders is different than previous experiences.

Alternatives Considered

NetSuite

Reasons for Choosing Fishbowl

To meet a request of our accountants, Fishbowl integrates with QuickBooks Online which was essential

Switched From

Odoo

Reasons for Switching to Fishbowl

Fishbowl was more affordable and met our needs, where the other products had more features than we would use.

Response from Fishbowl

Welcome, friend! We're excited to grow with you as your business expands. It's wonderful to hear that Fishbowl's tracking methods are coming in so handy for you, and hopefully you'll soon get used to the new process for adding items to sales orders and purchase orders. Our Support team is happy to help you in any way they can, as you've already seen through the implementation and training process. We're glad that it went smoothly for you.

It sure is nice to know that there are robust inventory management options that meet your specific requirements better and more affordably than an ERP. We're excited to keep meeting your needs as you grow. Thank you for your kind review!

Replied 17/12/2024

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