Spark Shipping vs Inventory Source Comparison

82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Spark Shipping

Drop Shipping Software

4.6 7 user ratings

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92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Inventory Source

Drop Shipping Software

3.7 132 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Spark Shipping provides dropship automation services for e-commerce merchants. The software automates the entire product management cycle, from uploading products, updating stock to maintaining shipped orders and tracking the delivery. Merchants can manage their orders, suppliers, and product movements within a unified system dashboard. Business houses can go through their vendor’s product catalog and select the ones appropriate for them. The software extracts product related data and images from the vendors site in an automated manner. Moreover, With an automated inventory management system, merchants can keep their stock in sync with their suppliers, in multiple formats like FTP, API, XML, HTTP, SFTP and more. Spark Shipping connects one product with multiple vendors and identifies the best suitable contender on the basis of relevant variables. Business houses can utilize the solution to share data in multiple formats such as e-mail, FTP, EDI, CSV, XML, and more, as per the requirements of their vendors. The software also offers active collaboration with carriers like FedEx and UPS. Read more	Inventory Source is the world’s largest and longest-running “Dropship Data Solution Provider” connecting resellers directly to their dropship supplier programs and allowing resellers to efficiently manage product catalog updates. Inventory Source provides the resources and tools for business owners to find the right suppliers, get the inventory data in the right format (across multiple channels), control their details and price strategy as they desire, and avoid issues related to daily price fluctuations and quantity changes. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $249.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $99.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 77% Reviews 77% Momentum 60% Popularity 77%	92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 92% Reviews 82% Momentum 72% Popularity 86%
SaaSworthy Awards	Not Available	# 10 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	5 Features	10 Features
Common Features for All	Automated Supply Orders Helps to automate the order in order to save time on dropshipping operations and minimize the risk of errors Custom Pricing Models Helps in providing custom priced packages for stock items Customer Service Management Helps to streamline the conversations with the customers about the order status Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Product Data Management Stores product-related information like CAD designs, documents, manufacturing instructions, parts information, etc, in a central repository Real-time Order Tracking Enables tracking the status of orders along with their activities, etc. Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Shipping Management Helps automating and monitoring the shipping process and controlling other aspects of shipping Sourcing Management Helps to create supplier profiles with supplier details, products, and delivery practices Supplier Management Helps in automating, monitoring and managing a company's supplier lifecycle like pre-contract tasks, post-contract ones, etc Variant Mapping To group products based on color, sizes, and different suppliers + 2 More - Show Less	Automated Supply Orders Helps to automate the order in order to save time on dropshipping operations and minimize the risk of errors Custom Pricing Models Helps in providing custom priced packages for stock items Customer Service Management Helps to streamline the conversations with the customers about the order status Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Product Data Management Stores product-related information like CAD designs, documents, manufacturing instructions, parts information, etc, in a central repository Real-time Order Tracking Enables tracking the status of orders along with their activities, etc. Reporting (Analytics) Provides insightful reports and important business metrics to track and measure the outcomes and progress. Shipping Management Helps automating and monitoring the shipping process and controlling other aspects of shipping Sourcing Management Helps to create supplier profiles with supplier details, products, and delivery practices Supplier Management Helps in automating, monitoring and managing a company's supplier lifecycle like pre-contract tasks, post-contract ones, etc Variant Mapping To group products based on color, sizes, and different suppliers + 7 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.6/5 7 user ratings	3.7/5 132 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 71.4% Very Good 14.3% Average 14.3% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 56.1% Very Good 9.1% Average 7.6% Poor 0% Terrible 27.3%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Extensive Supplier Network, Automated Inventory Management, Easy to Use Interface, Responsive Customer Support Inaccurate Product Data, Inefficient Category Mapping, Unreliable Supplier Integration, Limited Marketplace Compatibility
Review Summary	Not Available	Inventory Source is a dropshipping platform that offers a vast network of suppliers and automated inventory management features. While users appreciate the ease of use, integration with various platforms, and the potential for increased sales, they often report issues with customer support responsiveness and accuracy of product data. Concerns also exist regarding the cost of the premium automation plans and the lack of supplier vetting, which can lead to unreliable product availability and customer dissatisfaction. Overall, while Inventory Source has a solid concept, user experiences vary greatly, with some expressing satisfaction while others highlight significant challenges.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $249.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $99.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Professional $249.00 $249.00 per month Premium $499.00 $499.00 per month Premium Plus $999.00 $999.00 per month Enterprise Custom	Directory Account Free Inventory Source (Dropship Software) $99.00 $99.00 per month Flxpoint (Retail Operations Platform) $599.00 $599.00 per month
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