Best Inventory Optimization Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ZebraDesigner is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment and 4R Systems Intelligent Inventory Optimization. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Flowlity at €249/mo.
Planning stock across sites or supply-chain stages calls for comparing how software supports inventory decisions. Look at multi-location and multi-echelon optimization, replenishment recommendations, safety stock optimization, and service-level targets. Scenario planning can also matter when evaluating plans against different assumptions. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help put access and cost in context. ZebraDesigner, Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment, and 4R Systems Intelligent Inventory Optimization are among the options shown, along with Bluemingo Production Planning & Scheduling. Consider which planning capabilities match your team's inventory needs.
26 inventory optimization software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
1 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZebraDesignerWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | Manhattan Active Inventory ReplenishmentWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 3 | 4R Systems Intelligent Inventory OptimizationWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 4 | Bluemingo Production Planning & SchedulingWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 5 | Decion Demand PlanningWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 6 | E2open PlanningNo platforms listed | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 7 | GAINSWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 8 | Logility DemandAI+Web | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 9 | LokadWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 10 | Sophus Inventory OptimizationWeb · Self-hosted | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 11 | CreoWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | supplychainpyWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | Trinamix Multi-Echelon Inventory OptimizationWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | Bluemingo Inventory OptimizationNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 15 | buffers.aiWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 16 | o9 Digital BrainWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 17 | PTC Servigistics Advanced Inventory OptimizationNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 18 | SAS Intelligent Inventory ManagementNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | Slimstock Slim4Web | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | Zebra Workcloud Forecasting & AnalysisWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | FlowlityWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | €249/mo | 5.0 |
| 22 | ketteQWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 23 | Netstock Inventory OptimizationWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $900/mo | 5.0 |
| 24 | replenishmentNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | StockpylNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.6 |
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Questions about this list
Which inventory optimization software is ranked first on Freedom251?
ZebraDesigner is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 6.6. Manhattan Active Inventory Replenishment is second and 4R Systems Intelligent Inventory Optimization third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Flowlity has the lowest first paid tier we found: €249/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.