SmartConsign vs Inventory Source Comparison

87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

SmartConsign

Drop Shipping Software

5 1 user ratings

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92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Inventory Source

Drop Shipping Software

3.7 132 user ratings

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Overview

Description	SmartConsign is a multi-carrier management system that brings together retailers, distribution warehouses, resellers and carriers to simplify the entire parcel shipping process and provide seamless carriage management. As a web-based solution, you’ll never have to worry about installing or configuring new software or third-party web controls and paying for expensive servers. SmartConsign is integrated with the Royal Mail’s PAF database to ensure accurate address lookup. The software can be easily tailored to fit your business, with branding capabilities for customer-facing purposes. Read more	Inventory Source is the world’s largest and longest-running “Dropship Data Solution Provider” connecting resellers directly to their dropship supplier programs and allowing resellers to efficiently manage product catalog updates. Inventory Source provides the resources and tools for business owners to find the right suppliers, get the inventory data in the right format (across multiple channels), control their details and price strategy as they desire, and avoid issues related to daily price fluctuations and quantity changes. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $99.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 97% Reviews 67% Momentum 61% Popularity 75%	92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 92% Reviews 82% Momentum 68% Popularity 86%
SaaSworthy Awards	Not Available	# 10 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	12 Features	10 Features
Common Features for All	Automated Supply Orders Helps to automate the order in order to save time on dropshipping operations and minimize the risk of errors Bulk Orders Facilitates to fulfill bulk and multiple orders at once Customer Service Management Helps to streamline the conversations with the customers about the order status Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Pricing Optimization Facility to set either fixed or competitive price markup Product Data Management Stores product-related information like CAD designs, documents, manufacturing instructions, parts information, etc, in a central repository Real-time Order Tracking Enables tracking the status of orders along with their activities, etc. Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Shipping Management Helps automating and monitoring the shipping process and controlling other aspects of shipping Sourcing Management Helps to create supplier profiles with supplier details, products, and delivery practices Supplier Management Helps in automating, monitoring and managing a company's supplier lifecycle like pre-contract tasks, post-contract ones, etc Variant Mapping To group products based on color, sizes, and different suppliers + 9 More - Show Less	Automated Supply Orders Helps to automate the order in order to save time on dropshipping operations and minimize the risk of errors Bulk Orders Facilitates to fulfill bulk and multiple orders at once Customer Service Management Helps to streamline the conversations with the customers about the order status Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Pricing Optimization Facility to set either fixed or competitive price markup Product Data Management Stores product-related information like CAD designs, documents, manufacturing instructions, parts information, etc, in a central repository Real-time Order Tracking Enables tracking the status of orders along with their activities, etc. Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Shipping Management Helps automating and monitoring the shipping process and controlling other aspects of shipping Sourcing Management Helps to create supplier profiles with supplier details, products, and delivery practices Supplier Management Helps in automating, monitoring and managing a company's supplier lifecycle like pre-contract tasks, post-contract ones, etc Variant Mapping To group products based on color, sizes, and different suppliers + 7 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	5/5 1 user ratings	3.7/5 132 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 100% Very Good 0% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 56.1% Very Good 9.1% Average 7.6% Poor 0% Terrible 27.3%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Extensive Supplier Network, Automated Inventory Management, Easy to Use Interface, Responsive Customer Support Inaccurate Product Data, Inefficient Category Mapping, Unreliable Supplier Integration, Limited Marketplace Compatibility
Review Summary	Not Available	Inventory Source is a dropshipping platform that offers a vast network of suppliers and automated inventory management features. While users appreciate the ease of use, integration with various platforms, and the potential for increased sales, they often report issues with customer support responsiveness and accuracy of product data. Concerns also exist regarding the cost of the premium automation plans and the lack of supplier vetting, which can lead to unreliable product availability and customer dissatisfaction. Overall, while Inventory Source has a solid concept, user experiences vary greatly, with some expressing satisfaction while others highlight significant challenges.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $99.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	SmartConsign Custom	Directory Account Free Inventory Source (Dropship Software) $99.00 $99.00 per month Flxpoint (Retail Operations Platform) $599.00 $599.00 per month
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