ShelfLifePro vs DEAR Inventory (Cin7 Core)
DEAR (now Cin7 Core) is a powerful multi-channel inventory system. ShelfLifePro specializes in what DEAR doesn't, perishable inventory with expiry-first management.
Feature comparison
How ShelfLifePro and DEAR Inventory compare on perishable inventory features.
| Feature | ShelfLifePro | DEAR (Cin7) |
|---|---|---|
| Batch-level expiry tracking | partialBatch tracking, limited expiry | |
| FEFO enforcement | FIFO default | |
| WhatsApp expiry alerts | ||
| Multi-channel selling | ||
| Manufacturing / BOM | ||
| Industry-specific modules | ||
| Cold chain monitoring | ||
| ShelfSense intelligence layer | ||
| Supplier returns tracking | ||
| Starting price | $29/mo | $349/mo |
Why perishable retailers choose ShelfLifePro
Purpose-built for businesses where products expire.
A fraction of the cost for perishable-focused businesses
Cin7 Core starts at $349/month. ShelfLifePro starts at $29/month. If your primary need is expiry tracking and FEFO, not multi-channel selling or manufacturing, you save thousands annually.
FEFO not available in DEAR
DEAR defaults to FIFO and does not offer FEFO enforcement. For businesses selling perishable goods, this means products are sold by arrival date, not expiry date, leading to preventable waste.
Industry-specific compliance modules
ShelfLifePro has dedicated modules for pharmacy compliance, cold chain monitoring, and grocery lot-level tracking. DEAR is industry-agnostic, powerful, but not purpose-built for perishables.
ShelfSense, the intelligence layer on top
ShelfSense sits above whatever you use, including DEAR. It watches commodity markets and the signals inside your shop, and surfaces calls worth acting on, with the math shown. DEAR reports on your inventory; ShelfSense tells you what to do about it.
Purpose-built expiry management at a fraction of the cost
Start your free 14-day trial. $29/month vs $349/month.