OfficeStore vs Sortly

Sortly or OfficeStore?
Depends on what you're tracking.

Both are good inventory tools — but they're built for different problems. Sortly is for tracking physical assets. OfficeStore is for managing consumable office supplies: stock levels, replenishment, and location-based visibility.

The honest comparison

Both tools track inventory — but they're designed for different use cases. Here's what actually matters for your decision.

Sortly

From $24/mo (annual)

Visual asset management with QR/barcode scanning. Best for tracking physical items that move — tools, equipment, samples, rentals.

  • QR/barcode scanning on all plans
  • QR & barcode label printing
  • Native iOS & Android apps
  • Offline mode (no internet needed)
  • QuickBooks Online (Premium+)
  • Slack / Teams (Ultra+)
  • Item check-in / check-out

Item limits: 100–10,000+ (by plan)

User limits: 1–12+ (by plan)

No pre-loaded item catalogue

OfficeStore

From $39/mo

Office and pantry supply management with location-based stock tracking and replenishment. Built for consumables, not assets.

  • 500+ office items pre-loaded (zero setup)
  • Unlimited items on all plans
  • Unlimited users (Starter: 10, Business: 50)
  • Sites → Areas hierarchy (multi-location)
  • QR code scanning built-in
  • Low stock alerts (in-app + WhatsApp)
  • Bulk Excel/CSV import
  • Full reports: consumption, spending, procurement

No barcode label printing

Browser app — native mobile app coming soon

No offline mode

Feature comparison

Feature
Sortly
OfficeStore
Item limits
100–10,000+ (by plan)
Unlimited on all plans
User limits
1–12+ (by plan)
10/50/200 by plan
Pre-loaded catalogue
Manual entry only
500+ items ready
Bulk CSV/Excel import
✓ All plans
✓ All plans
Item photos
✓ All plans
✓ All plans
Low stock alerts (in-app)
✓ Advanced+
✓ All plans
Low stock alerts (email)
✓ Advanced+
✓ All plans
QR code scanning
✓ All plans
✓ All plans
QR code label printing
✓ Advanced+ (batch, custom sizes)
✓ Per item
Barcode scanning
✓ Ultra+
✗ Not yet
Barcode label printing
✓ Ultra+
✗ Not yet
Mobile app
✓ iOS & Android
Browser app · Native app coming soon
Offline mode
✓ All plans
✗ Requires internet
Multi-location structure
Folders (flat)
Sites → Areas (hierarchical)
Activity reports
✓ All plans
✓ All plans
Spending analytics
✓ MTD/QTD/YTD
QuickBooks Online
✓ Premium+ only
✗ Not yet
Slack / Teams
✓ Ultra+
✗ Not yet
Purchase orders
✓ Ultra+
✓ All plans
Stock counts
✓ Ultra+
✓ All plans + audit trail
WhatsApp alerts

Which one is right for you?

The decision comes down to what you're tracking and how your team works.

Choose Sortly if…

  • You track physical assets (tools, cameras, equipment) that move
  • You need check-in / check-out for individual items
  • You use barcode labels on individual items on shelves or cases
  • You work in a warehouse, studio, or lab environment
  • Your team is already on QuickBooks or Slack/Teams
  • You need offline access in areas without reliable WiFi

Choose OfficeStore if…

  • You manage consumable office supplies, pantry items, or cleaning products
  • You have multiple floors, rooms, or locations to track separately
  • You want instant setup — 500+ items already in the catalogue
  • You want unlimited items without worrying about plan limits
  • Your team uses WhatsApp for daily communication (MENA, India, LatAm)
  • You need location-level reports: which area consumed what, when

Pricing at a glance

Sortly requires annual billing for their best rates. OfficeStore pricing is monthly, no lock-in.

Plan
Sortly (annual)
OfficeStore
Entry
$24/mo — 500 items, 2 users
$39/mo — Unlimited items, 10 users
Mid-tier
$74/mo — 2,000 items, 5 users
$99/mo — Unlimited items, 50 users
Higher
$149/mo — 5,000 items, 8 users
$199/mo — Unlimited items, 200 users

Sortly's item and user limits scale up with price. OfficeStore is flat regardless of how much you track.

Our difference

Start quickly with 500+ predefined items.Less manual setup.

Skip the spreadsheet. Pick from our global catalogue of pantry and office supplies—categories, units, and descriptions already set. Add what you need to your catalogue and go live in minutes.

  • Quick onboarding — no need to type hundreds of items
  • Search and filter by category; add only what you use
  • Fewer manual updates — predefined data stays consistent
Catalog — OfficeStoreApp
Organisation Structure
🏛️
Organisation
Acme Corp
📍
Site
HQ California
🗂️
Area
Cafeteria
👤
Staff
Pantry Team
Store Coverage
Central Store — serves mapped areas
Sub Store — area-specific, optional
Rule: Each store serves its assigned areas only.
Inventory Layer
🏛️
Central Store
Auto-created · One per org
✓ Serves mapped areas
✓ Primary inventory
✓ Cannot be deleted
🏪
Sub Stores
Optional · Area-specific
✓ Closer to teams
✓ Configurable per area
✓ Multiple per org
📋 Catalogue
Quick import · 500+ global templates
📦 Stock
Min-level alerts
📜 Audit
Full history
Select → Submit → Approve → Issue → Receive
1
🛒
Select Items
Staff
DRAFT
2
✍️
Submit
Staff
PENDING
3
L1/L2 Approve
Managers
APPROVED
4
📦
Issue
Inv. Incharge
ISSUED
🎉
Received
Staff picks up
FULFILLED
↓ No Stock at Issue Step
📋
Procurement
Raise PO to supplier
PO Approval
Manager approves
📥
Receive to Stock
Goods in · update qty
Back to
Issue
⚙️ Configurable Approval Chain
L1Facility / Team Lead✓ ✕ ↩
L2Operations / Dept Head✓ ✕ ↩
↩ Return → requester edits & resubmits · ✕ Reject → terminal · L2 optional for small teams.
⚡ Partial Fulfillment — Issues available items immediately, tracks shortfall. Remaining fulfilled automatically when stock arrives.
🧹 Example: Pantry Incharge at HQ California
1
Logs in → opens New Request → selects HQ California › Cafeteria
2
Selects Coffee Filters ×10 and Paper Cups ×50 → submits
3
L1 (Facility Manager) & L2 (Operations Head) approve
4
Inventory incharge: Filters ✓ (15 avail) · Cups ⚠ (only 30 of 50)
5
Issues 10 filters + 30 cups → Partially Fulfilled
6
Remaining 20 cups on next delivery → Fulfilled ✓
User Roles
🛡️ Admin
Full access · Manages org, sites, areas, users, stores, workflows & billing
🛒 Procurement
Raises supplier orders · Receives deliveries · Updates stock levels
✅ Approver L1
First-level reviewer · Approve, reject or return · Scoped to site/area
✅ Approver L2
Second-level reviewer · Higher authority · Can override L1 decisions
📦 Inventory Incharge
Manages store stock · Fulfils approved requests · Adjusts quantities
🙋 Staff / End User
Submits requests · Tracks status · Receives items · Janitors, pantry staff
🔒 Access Control

Roles are scoped per site & area. Staff only see their area's items. Approvers cannot approve outside their scope.

📋 Category Restrictions
Staff can be limited to specific categories — e.g. cleaning staff only see cleaning supplies.
2-minute walkthrough

See OfficeStoreApp in Action

Watch how teams go from zero to fully set up — sites, catalogue, and first supply request — all in minutes.

Onboarding — OfficeStoreApp
500+
Items pre-loaded
Unlimited
Items on all plans
1 afternoon
Migration from Sortly
$39/mo
Starting price

Frequently asked questions

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