Fiddle vs Cin7: Purpose-Built Manufacturing Software
Looking for a Cin7 alternative? Fiddle delivers the manufacturing-specific features you need without the complexity of a retail-focused platform.
Feature Comparison: Fiddle vs Cin7
| Feature | Fiddle | Cin7 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | ||
| Multi-Level Bill of Materials | ||
| Master Production Records | Not available | |
| Visual Work Orders (Kanban) | ||
| Production Scheduling | Basic support | |
| Full Lot Traceability | ||
| Inventory Management | ||
| Real-time Inventory Tracking | ||
| Multi-Location Support | ||
| Barcode Scanning | ||
| Cloud-Native Platform | ||
| Ease of Use | ||
| Modern, Intuitive Interface | Feature-heavy UI | |
| Quick Setup (Days, Not Months) | Weeks to configure | |
| No Consultants Required | ||
| Mobile-Friendly | ||
| Pricing & Value | ||
| Transparent Pricing | Many add-on fees | |
| No Per-User Fees | Unlimited users on most plans | |
| Monthly Billing Option | ||
| Support & Service | ||
| Free Onboarding | Basic only | |
| Email & Chat Support | ||
| Knowledge Base | ||
Manufacturing
Inventory Management
Ease of Use
Pricing & Value
Support & Service
Why Manufacturers Choose Fiddle Over Cin7
Fiddle is purpose-built for manufacturers and CPG brands, delivering the features you need without the complexity you don't.
Built for Manufacturers
Purpose-built for manufacturers and CPG brands, not retrofitted from retail or e-commerce tools.
Comprehensive Production Records
Master production records with revisions, procedures, printable sign-off sheets, and compliance documentation.
Visual Work Orders
Kanban-style work order management with drag-and-drop, allocation tracking, and pick sheets.
Modern & Easy to Use
Clean, intuitive interface that teams can learn in minutes, not months. No consultants required.
Pricing: Fiddle vs Cin7
Fiddle
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Unlimited inventory items
- Production records
- Work orders
- Basic reporting
- Everything in Starter
- Multi-level BOMs
- Lot traceability
- Advanced reporting
- Integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited users
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support
- SLA guarantee
Cin7
Manufacturing features require higher tier; additional fees for users and integrations
- Inventory management
- Sales orders
- Basic integrations
- Limited users
Plus add-on fees
- Manufacturing module
- Advanced reporting
- B2B portal
- API access
We evaluated Cin7 but found it was built more for retail. Fiddle understood our manufacturing needs from day one. The production records and work order features have transformed how we run production.
Ready to Switch from Cin7?
See why manufacturers are choosing Fiddle for production records, BOMs, work orders, and lot tracking.