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Inspect
Classify every source and understand the relationships in the export.
For teams evaluating life after Cin7 Core or Omni
Upgrading from Cin7?Review your import before anything is committed.
Cin7 is built for broad multichannel operations. Spark Inventory takes a more focused route: one cloud inventory system for Shopify, Amazon, wholesale, and QuickBooks, with demand planning and governed AI workflows inside the product.
Agent-led mapping · validation before import · your team approves
EVALUATION BRIEF / LIVE SOURCES
Cin7 Core or Cin7 Omni → Spark Inventory
Is demand planning included in the inventory subscription, or added as a separate product?
Cin7
Core subscription
Three public Core tiers
$349–$1,199/mo
Base inventory platform pricing
Cin7 forecasting add-on
ForesightAI
Listed as an add-on across Core plans
Spark Inventory
One planning stack
Inventory operations and planning together
Free; paid from $99/mo
Monthly forecasting through live operations
- Demand forecasting
- Replenishment planning
- Sparki onboarding
- Governed MCP access
Clear takeaway: Cin7 separates the forecasting layer. Spark includes planning in the core subscription.
Prices and packaging can change. Vendor source checked August 24, 2026.
Agent-led migration
Move the operation.With guided data mapping.
Sparki in app, or your compatible AI assistant through Spark MCP, can inspect the exports, build the mapping, validate the proposal, and stop for approval before import.
Need history moved for you? Guided migration and import help, with scoped historical migration from $500.
Products + variantsCustomers + suppliersSales + purchasing history
CIN7 / MIGRATION RUN
Proposal mode · governed
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Map
Map fields and flag missing references for review.
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Validate
Explain safe repairs and return real judgment calls to your team.
04
Approve
Present record counts and proposed changes before anything lands.
Ready for operator review
NOTHING IMPORTED YETWhere the decision gets hard
Five tradeoffs worth deciding explicitly
These are evaluation themes, not anonymous customer quotations. The factual details are checked against the vendor’s published pricing and product material.
Product shape01
One operating model instead of choosing Core or Omni
Cin7 serves two materially different product paths. That breadth is valuable, but it makes product fit part of the buying decision before implementation begins.
Cin7
Core is the published SMB product; Omni is the customizable EDI, 3PL, and multi-entity path.
Spark
Spark is one product for inventory, purchasing, planning, warehousing, and accounting workflows.
Planning02
Forecasting lives in the operating loop
Cin7 publishes ForesightAI as an add-on. Spark is designed around the forecast-to-draft-PO loop, with the operator reviewing the evidence before approval.
Cin7
Forecasting is available through Cin7 ForesightAI and is priced separately from the base plans.
Spark
Demand signals, risk, recommended quantities, and draft purchase orders share the same workspace.
Price shape03
Fewer meters to model before the first order
Cin7 Core publishes limits for users, integrations, and annual sale-order volume, with additional capacity available for purchase.
Cin7
The limits are explicit and can scale, but the final package depends on operating volume and add-ons.
Spark
Spark uses published monthly order bands and included AI usage. Free is a single-user workspace; paid plans include unlimited users, and SKUs are not metered.
Agent access04
Bring the assistant your team already trusts
Spark exposes governed MCP tools for onboarding and operational work, including previews and approval gates before changes land.
Cin7
Cin7 publishes API access and professional services as add-ons across its plan comparison.
Spark
Use Sparki in app or a compatible AI assistant through Spark MCP, with the same governed workflow.
Migration05
Make the import a reviewed proposal
Review the data mapping, proposed repairs, and decisions that need your judgment before approving the migration.
Cin7
Cin7 offers group, one-to-one, and partner-led onboarding options.
Spark
Sparki profiles the exports, maps records, validates the dataset, and presents the proposed import for approval.
Honest side by side
Choose the workflow that fits your team
Compare the workflows, integrations, and operating requirements that matter to your team.
| Decision | Cin7 Core or Cin7 Omni | Spark Inventory | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product model | Core and Omni cover different operating depths and buyer profiles. | One cloud product with tiered capabilities. | Depends on the job |
| Published price | Core: $349, $599, and $1,199 per month. Omni is quote-based. | Free for one user; Pulse $99 and Operate $349. Advanced Scale is $749; Custom is quoted. | Spark advantage |
| Forecasting | Cin7 ForesightAI is listed as an add-on. | Forecasting, inventory risk, and draft purchase orders are part of the operating workflow. | Spark advantage |
| Channels | More than 700 integrations and a mature partner ecosystem. | Focused native paths for Shopify, Amazon, QuickBooks Online, and core commerce workflows. | Incumbent advantage |
| Order and integration limits | Published limits by Core tier, with more capacity available for purchase. | Paid plans include 2,500 to 25,000 monthly orders; additional capacity comes in $49 blocks of 2,500. | Depends on the job |
| Manufacturing | Core has deeper MRP and advanced manufacturing options. | BOMs, spec templates, and advanced vendor price books on Scale. Full MRP requires a separate solution. | Incumbent advantage |
| EDI, POS, multi-entity | Omni is built for this depth; POS and B2B options are available across the Cin7 ecosystem. | For advanced EDI, POS, or multi-entity ERP requirements, evaluate a dedicated solution alongside Spark. | Incumbent advantage |
| AI and agent access | API and related extensibility are packaged as add-ons. | Sparki and governed MCP workflows are part of the product experience. | Spark advantage |
| Public proof | Cin7 publishes 8,500+ customers and substantial order and sales volume. | Early-stage public proof without a comparable named-customer or review footprint yet. | Incumbent advantage |
Product model
Depends on the jobCin7
Core and Omni cover different operating depths and buyer profiles.
Spark
One cloud product with tiered capabilities.
Published price
Spark advantageCin7
Core: $349, $599, and $1,199 per month. Omni is quote-based.
Spark
Free for one user; Pulse $99 and Operate $349. Advanced Scale is $749; Custom is quoted.
Forecasting
Spark advantageCin7
Cin7 ForesightAI is listed as an add-on.
Spark
Forecasting, inventory risk, and draft purchase orders are part of the operating workflow.
Channels
Incumbent advantageCin7
More than 700 integrations and a mature partner ecosystem.
Spark
Focused native paths for Shopify, Amazon, QuickBooks Online, and core commerce workflows.
Order and integration limits
Depends on the jobCin7
Published limits by Core tier, with more capacity available for purchase.
Spark
Paid plans include 2,500 to 25,000 monthly orders; additional capacity comes in $49 blocks of 2,500.
Manufacturing
Incumbent advantageCin7
Core has deeper MRP and advanced manufacturing options.
Spark
BOMs, spec templates, and advanced vendor price books on Scale. Full MRP requires a separate solution.
EDI, POS, multi-entity
Incumbent advantageCin7
Omni is built for this depth; POS and B2B options are available across the Cin7 ecosystem.
Spark
For advanced EDI, POS, or multi-entity ERP requirements, evaluate a dedicated solution alongside Spark.
AI and agent access
Spark advantageCin7
API and related extensibility are packaged as add-ons.
Spark
Sparki and governed MCP workflows are part of the product experience.
Public proof
Incumbent advantageCin7
Cin7 publishes 8,500+ customers and substantial order and sales volume.
Spark
Early-stage public proof without a comparable named-customer or review footprint yet.
The fit check
When to stay. When to look at Spark Inventory.
Cin7 is the stronger choice when breadth, MRP depth, or Omni infrastructure is the job. Spark is the cleaner fit when the job is turning commerce demand into an approved inventory plan.
Stay on Cin7 when
- Omni-class EDI, multi-entity, or 3PL connectivity is central to the operation.
- MRP, advanced manufacturing, or POS is the main reason you bought the system.
- The 700+ integration ecosystem matters more than a focused planning workflow.
Look at Spark Inventory when
- You primarily run Shopify, Amazon, wholesale, and QuickBooks Online.
- Forecasting and draft purchase orders should be part of the core workflow.
- You want Sparki or your own assistant to handle governed onboarding and operations.
Cin7 migration FAQ
Questions buyers ask before switching
How does Spark migrate data out of Cin7?+
Bring your Cin7 exports to Sparki in app, or use a compatible AI assistant through Spark MCP. Spark profiles the files, maps the records, validates the proposed import, and waits for approval before the data lands.
Does Spark replace Cin7 Core or Cin7 Omni?+
Spark can replace the inventory, purchasing, and planning layer for Shopify, Amazon, and wholesale teams that do not need Omni-class EDI, multi-entity ERP depth, or Core-class MRP. If those capabilities are central, Cin7 may remain the better fit.
Is demand forecasting included with Spark?+
Yes. Spark uses sales, inventory, lead-time, and supply context to surface risk and prepare reviewable purchase recommendations. Your team approves operational actions.
Does Spark connect to Shopify and QuickBooks Online?+
Yes. Spark supports Shopify and QuickBooks Online workflows so commerce, inventory, purchasing, and accounting context can operate together.
Can we evaluate Spark before a broader migration?+
Yes. Start free or book a working session using your own Cin7 exports, then evaluate the workflow before committing to a broader migration.
Decide with your own operation
Bring the Cin7 data.Let Sparki build the migration plan.
See the mapping, validation, approval, and readiness workflow using the records your team actually depends on, then decide whether Spark Inventory is the better operating fit.