ShelfLifePro vs Zoho Inventory
Zoho Inventory is a solid general-purpose tool. ShelfLifePro is built specifically for perishable and date-sensitive inventory.
Feature comparison
How ShelfLifePro and Zoho Inventory compare on the features that matter for perishable inventory.
| Feature | ShelfLifePro | Zoho Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Batch-level expiry tracking | partialManual custom fields | |
| FEFO enforcement | ||
| WhatsApp expiry alerts | ||
| Cold chain monitoring | ||
| Industry-specific modules | ||
| Multi-location support | ||
| Invoice / barcode scanning | ||
| Supplier returns tracking | partial | |
| ShelfSense intelligence layer | ||
| Starting price | $29/mo | $79/mo |
Why retailers choose ShelfLifePro
The features that make the difference for perishable inventory management.
Built for perishables
ShelfLifePro uses FEFO (First-Expiry-First-Out), not FIFO. Every feature is designed around date-sensitive inventory, from dairy to pharmaceuticals.
Industry-specific compliance
ShelfLifePro has dedicated pharmacy compliance modules, lot-level grocery tracking, and cold chain monitoring. Zoho Inventory is a general-purpose platform, powerful, but not purpose-built for perishable goods.
WhatsApp alerts for expiry
Staff get WhatsApp notifications when products approach expiry, not just email. This matters when your team is on the shop floor, not at a desk.
ShelfSense, the intelligence layer on top
ShelfSense sits above whatever you use, including Zoho. It watches commodity markets and the signals inside your shop, and surfaces calls worth acting on, with the math shown on every recommendation. Zoho tracks your stock; ShelfSense tells you what to do about it.
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