Production and MRPbuilt in, not missing entirely
For manufacturers who've outgrown a pure inventory tool, Sutton adds production, routing, lot traceability and a customer portal on one platform, with custom automations built when something's missing.
Where inFlow falls shortfor manufacturers
Based on public pricing and verified reviews, inFlow is a strong inventory tool, but its manufacturing features, lot tracking and integrations are limited or sold as a separate product.
Manufacturing sold as a separate product
inFlow splits inventory and manufacturing into two products, so BOMs and work orders require the pricier Manufacturing plan on top of the base cost. Sutton includes production, BOMs, routing and work orders on every account, with custom extensions for anything else a manufacturer needs.
Not quite MRP — there is not a time-phased 'Make/Buy Report' that materials professionals look for.
Lot traceability is still a beta
inFlow's lot and expiry tracking launched as a beta, with no one-click recall reports and no full genealogy from supplier to customer. Sutton tracks lots, batches, serial numbers, expiry dates, QC records, documents and audit trails as a core part of the connected platform.
Wished they could use production work orders for circular references instead of having to work around it with stock adjustments.
BOM costs don't update automatically
When a raw material price changes in inFlow, every affected BOM has to be updated by hand, and that gets slower as the catalog grows. Sutton's production tracking covers BOMs, routing, work orders and material usage in one connected platform.
inFlow does not automatically update costing on BOMs when you alter the cost of a raw part, so there is more touch time than really should be required.
Integrations are metered by plan
inFlow limits customers to 1 integration on its Start Up plan, rising to 3 or 5 on higher tiers, and reviewers question its QuickBooks sync. Sutton connects to QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Shopify, Amazon, eBay and WooCommerce, plus an open API.
Integration between inFlow and QuickBooks is hopeless... don't bother trying.
The Numbers Behind the Results
See the measurable impact of smarter production, from machine utilization to energy costs and downtime.
30%
Custom account extensions
We build tailored screens, custom reports, and automations instead of forcing operational workarounds.
30%
Hands-on deployment support
Engineering team maps your data, builds custom modules, and trains your workforce before launch.
30%
Native MCP server for AI
Connect Claude or custom AI agents to live data to trigger real-time operational workflows.
30%
All core features upfront
Warehouse, production, and monitoring run on one platform without surprise pricing tier jumps.
How Sutton comparesfeature by feature
2 to 6 weeks. Not 2 to 6 quarters. We have onboarded 80+ companies. We know the playbook.
inFlow and Suttonfit different stages of manufacturing
inFlow is a capable inventory tool for buy-and-sell businesses with light or no production. Sutton is built for manufacturers who need BOMs, routing, traceability and a customer portal.
Choose inFlow if
When it may be the better fit for your workflow
- You only need inventory tracking, not manufacturing or BOMs
- You're a buy-and-sell business with no production floor
- You want a Windows desktop app alongside the cloud version
- You're a very small team with simple inventory needs
- You don't need lot traceability or compliance reporting
Choose Sutton if
Why Sutton would be best suited for your workflow
- You need BOMs, routing and work orders, not a separate product
- You need production-ready lot and batch traceability, not a beta
- You want a customer portal and warehousing on one platform
- You want native accounting and sales channel connections built in
- You want custom extensions when a workflow is missing
Everything you need to run your operations with Sutton.
One platform for inventory, production and purchasing, with Studio to build your own apps and Intelligence to show you what needs attention.
Run every operation from one system
Inventory, purchasing, production and sales orders share the same live data, so every team works from one source of truth.
Build your own apps in plain English
Describe the screen, report or automation you need and Studio builds it on your live data in minutes. Prefer a hand? Our team builds it with you.
See what needs attention before it costs you
Sutton Intelligence turns your live operations data into insights, so you can spot shortages, delays and margin issues early.
Yes.
Three critical materials are projected to run out within the next seven days:
I recommend reordering all three items now to avoid production delays.
Based on current demand, open orders, and supplier lead times, you should order:
No more implementation.
Just onboarding.
Sutton's onboarding agent reformats your data, configures your system, and gets you live. A real human is always a call away. And if something is missing, describe it in plain English and it exists inside the product in minutes.
Hi Siddharth,
How can I help you today?
AI agents reformat your data, map your fields, make bulk edits, and configure the system. What used to take weeks of manual work happens automatically. You review and confirm.
What would you recommend for purchase approvals?
For your operation, I’d add a manager review step only for high-value orders. It keeps things moving without losing control.
Sounds good. How soon can we test it?
I can have the updated workflow ready tomorrow, then we’ll test it with your team and move toward launch.
Map your locations, workflows, and rules. Sutton is configured around how your operation actually runs — no rigid templates.
Rafael Santos
Smartphone Case / Blue
Smartphone Case / Green
Smartphone Case / Red
Microfiber lining / Red
Microfiber lining / Purple
ABS Colorant Additive / BlueABS Colorant Additive / Purple
Polypropylene Parts / BluePolypropylene Regrind / Blue
Phone case box
Mold Release AgentCreate a portal where franchise locations can order approved items and track deliveries.
Got it. I’ll set up a dedicated ordering portal for your franchise locations.
Done. Franchise Orders has been added to the navigation bar and is ready for review.
Missing something? Describe what you need in plain English and it exists inside the product in minutes. Or let our team build it for you. Either way, the feature no other vendor could deliver is live in days, not months.
Questions? Answers.
Your most frequently asked questions, all in one place. If you don’t see what you need, reach out to us.
inFlow is a strong inventory tool, but based on public pricing, manufacturing workflows require its separate, pricier inFlow Manufacturing product.
Sutton includes production, BOMs, routing, work orders and material usage on every account, alongside lot traceability, multi-location warehousing and customer portals on one platform. When something is missing, a custom extension gets built for your operation.
Based on public pricing, a 5-user inFlow manufacturing plan runs about $449 a month, with users and integrations metered by tier. The Start Up plan allows 1 integration, rising to 3 or 5 on higher tiers.
Sutton scopes your plan to your operation up front. Plans vary by users, integrations and functionality, so growth doesn't trigger a surprise tier jump.
Based on public information, inFlow's lot number and expiry date tracking launched as a beta, with no one-click recall reports and no full genealogy from supplier to customer.
Sutton tracks lots, batches, serial numbers, expiry dates, QC records, documents and audit trails as a core part of the platform, connected to your production and warehousing.
Sutton onboarding typically takes 2 to 6 weeks, with more than 80 companies onboarded. Sutton's team maps your data, builds what you need and trains your people before go-live.
An onboarding agent maps and reformats your inFlow records, and you can bulk import through spreadsheets or integrations. A real human is always a call away during the switch.
On lower plans, inFlow onboarding is self-service, and based on public pricing, additional setup and training is $499 plus $199 an hour.
With Sutton, the team maps your data, builds what you need and trains your people before go-live, and a real human is always a call away after launch. You can also have Sutton's team build new screens or reports with you in Sutton Studio.
Based on public reviews, when a raw material price changes in inFlow, every affected BOM has to be updated by hand, which gets slower as your catalog grows. inFlow also has no MRP or demand planning on any plan.
Sutton's production tracking covers BOMs, routing, work orders and material usage on one connected platform, and anything missing can be built as a custom extension.
inFlow meters integrations by plan, some reviewers question its QuickBooks sync, and there is no public mention of MCP or AI-agent support.
Sutton connects natively to QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Shopify, WooCommerce and Amazon. It also offers a native MCP server, open API and webhooks, so Claude, ChatGPT or your own agents can act on live data.
inFlow is a capable inventory tool for buy-and-sell businesses with light or no production. If you mainly purchase, stock and resell goods, it may cover what you need.
If you build products with BOMs and routing, need lot traceability or want a customer portal, Sutton is built for that work.