Looking for a Fishbowl alternative?
Fishbowl was built for the desktop era. Stoccly is cloud-native inventory and BOM management — no Windows server, no QuickBooks lock-in, no consultants required.
| SKU | Name | Warehouse | On hand | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAW-0014 | M3 × 8 mm screw | Berlin | 4,280 | In stock |
| RAW-0091 | Aluminium plate 2 mm | Berlin | 18 | Low |
| RAW-0102 | USB-C cable 1 m | Madrid | 612 | In stock |
| PRD-0007 | Desk lamp · Walnut | Berlin | 32 | In stock |
| RAW-0203 | Power adapter 24 V | Madrid | 0 | Out |
Fishbowl Inventory has powered QuickBooks-tied warehouses for years, but its desktop install, on-premise server requirement, and tight QuickBooks coupling are increasingly painful for modern teams. Stoccly is fully cloud-hosted, works in any browser, ships with multi-warehouse stock, BOMs, purchase orders, and mobile scanning out of the box, and costs a flat per-user monthly fee.
Why teams pick Stoccly over Fishbowl
Cloud-native, not desktop-bound
Fishbowl Inventory still expects a Windows server, client install, and on-premise database. Stoccly runs in any browser, on any device, with zero infrastructure to maintain.
No QuickBooks lock-in
Fishbowl is tightly coupled to QuickBooks. Stoccly works standalone and exports clean CSVs your accountant can ingest into anything.
Predictable per-user pricing
No upfront license, no annual maintenance contract, no consultant hours required. Sign up monthly, cancel any time.
Live, multi-warehouse, real-time
Stock changes hit every dashboard instantly — no overnight syncs, no replication windows, no client refresh.
Side by side
A capability-by-capability look at Fishbowl versus Stoccly. Based on each product's public documentation and pricing pages at the time of writing — verify with each vendor before purchase.
- Cloud-native (no install)Not supportedBrowser-based, any device
- Real-time multi-warehouse stock~With server syncInstant across every screen
- Per-user monthly pricing~Upfront license + maintenanceFlat per-user, monthly
- Free trial without sales callNot supported14 days, self-serve
- QuickBooks-independent~Tightly coupledStandalone, CSV exports
- Bills of materials~YesMulti-level, live buildable counts
- Auto-drafted purchase orders~YesFrom low-stock alerts in one click
- Mobile & QR scanning~Add-on appBuilt-in, phone-first
- Setup time~Weeks to monthsAn afternoon
- Daily backups~Self-managedBuilt-in, downloadable
Frequently asked questions
Do I need IT to deploy Stoccly the way I did with Fishbowl?+
No. Stoccly is fully cloud-hosted — no server, no client install, no port forwarding, no database backups to schedule. Sign up and invite your team.
Can I migrate my Fishbowl data into Stoccly?+
Yes. Export your parts, products, vendors, BOMs, and stock from Fishbowl as CSV, then map columns in Stoccly's importer. Dry-run, fix anything flagged, commit.
Will I lose QuickBooks integration if I switch?+
Stoccly exports clean CSVs your accountant or QuickBooks bookkeeper can import. We're also building a direct sync — talk to us if that's a hard requirement.
Is Stoccly cheaper than Fishbowl?+
Almost always, once you account for the upfront license, annual maintenance, IT time, and consultant fees Fishbowl typically requires. Stoccly is a flat monthly per-user fee with everything included.
Does Stoccly handle multi-warehouse and serial tracking?+
Yes for multi-warehouse with per-location reorder points. Lot/batch tracking is on the roadmap — talk to us if you need it now.
Try Stoccly free for 14 days
No credit card. Bring a CSV from Fishbowl or your spreadsheet — be running by lunch.