Choose Makeable for recipe capacity on a small budget
You make goods from shared ingredients, sell through a shop or market, and need to know what stock can cover before accepting orders. Test it with your own recipes on the free plan.
Comparison · Small-batch production
Makeable vs inFlow
inFlow is established inventory software for distributors, warehouses and manufacturers. Makeable is built for small-batch makers who mainly need recipes connected to ingredient stock. Here is how they differ and when each fits.
The short answer
Which one fits your production?
Makeable is an inFlow alternative for small-batch makers who need recipe-based capacity, bottleneck materials and order shortfalls at a low monthly cost, with an ongoing free plan. inFlow Manufacturing also creates bills of materials and shows what is buildable from current stock, alongside multi-location stock, barcode scanning, purchasing and B2B selling. Choose inFlow when you need warehouse and wholesale operations; choose Makeable when the recipe and capacity question is the whole job.
| What matters | Makeable | inFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Ongoing Maker plan: 5 products, 30 materials, 15 open orders and 1 connected order app; no card required | Paid subscription plans. Check current trial terms on inFlow's pricing page |
| Paid pricing (USD) | Studio $19/month; Workshop $49/month. Annual options: $190/year and $490/year | inFlow Inventory from $99/month and inFlow Manufacturing from $169/month, billed annually. Higher tiers listed up to $699/month for Inventory |
| Primary focus | Recipes, ingredient stock, batch capacity and order shortfalls for small-batch makers | Inventory and order management for distributors, warehouses and manufacturers, with 95+ integrations |
| Bills of materials | Recipes on every plan, including free, with batch yield, unit conversion and waste | Bills of materials available only on inFlow Manufacturing plans |
| Buildable stock | Units possible from recorded stock, the limiting material and order shortfalls with shared reservations | inFlow Manufacturing shows what is buildable based on current stock |
| Warehouse operations | Not a warehouse system: no barcode scanning, bins or pick-pack-ship workflows | Multi-location stock, pick, pack and ship from any device, barcode scanning and hardware |
| Costing | Cost and margin per unit on every plan; supplier-grouped purchase orders and shortfall costing on Workshop | Tracks labour and material costs on Manufacturing; purchasing and reorder points |
| Sales channels | Shopify, Square and WooCommerce, plus CSV or pasted orders. Etsy and WhatsApp are not yet available | Advertises over 95 integrations plus a B2B showroom. Integration allowances vary by plan |
Reviewed October 19, 2026 against the official sources below. Features, plan limits and prices can change. Product counts, material counts and SKUs are not equivalent limits; compare your actual catalogue. Check billing terms and any applicable taxes before subscribing.
Choose by the work
A fair fit, not a feature contest.
Choose inFlow for warehouse and wholesale operations
You run multiple locations, scan barcodes, pick and pack large order volumes or sell wholesale through a B2B portal. inFlow is built for that breadth; check which plan includes manufacturing.
Compare cost against the work you actually do
Price the plan that includes every feature you need. If bills of materials are essential, compare inFlow Manufacturing rather than inFlow Inventory, and test the same recipe and order in both.
Before moving your catalogue
Switch without losing the stock picture.
Confirm you do not need warehouse features
List the barcode, location, pick-and-pack and B2B workflows you use today. Makeable does not provide them, so moving only makes sense if those are not part of your day.
Export products and bills of materials
Export your items and components from inFlow, then review columns and units. Makeable supports CSV inventory import on Studio and above. Rebuild or check recipes rather than assuming a direct transfer; there is no inFlow migration connector.
Reconcile stock at a cutover point
Compare material balances and open orders on the day you switch. Run one production and one order through Makeable before relying on it. Material capacity does not predict labour or equipment limits.
Questions
Before you switch
Is Makeable an inFlow Inventory alternative?
Yes, for small-batch makers whose main need is recipe-based material capacity, bottlenecks and order shortfalls. It is not a replacement for inFlow's warehouse, barcode, multi-location and B2B selling features.
How much does inFlow cost compared with Makeable?
As reviewed on October 19, 2026, inFlow lists inFlow Inventory from $99 per month and inFlow Manufacturing from $169 per month, billed annually. Makeable has a free Maker plan, Studio at $19 per month and Workshop at $49 per month in USD. Check current pricing and billing terms on both sites.
Does inFlow support bills of materials?
Yes, on inFlow Manufacturing plans. inFlow's help centre states that bill of materials is only available with an inFlow Manufacturing plan, which also shows what is buildable from current stock. Makeable includes recipes on every plan, including free.
Is inFlow good for bakeries, candle or soap makers?
It can be, particularly for larger operations with warehouses or wholesale accounts. Smaller makers often need only recipes, ingredient capacity and cost per unit, which Makeable covers at a lower cost. Compare the features you will actually use.
Can I move my inFlow data to Makeable?
There is no dedicated inFlow migration connector. Export products and components as CSV, review units, import materials on Studio and above, and check each recipe. CSV or pasted order intake is available on every plan.
Behind the comparison
Sources and related comparisons
This comparison is published by Makeable. Competitor statements are based on their public documentation, not an independent hands-on benchmark. No measured setup-time or customer-outcome claims are made.
Try it on your own materials.
Add what is on your shelf, set one recipe, and check the capacity number. The Maker plan is free on 5 products, 30 materials and 15 open orders.