BuyPlanr ‑ Inventory Planner vs Centro Inventory Platform
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for BuyPlanr, Oct 14, 2026 for Centro Inventory Platform.
The short answer
- Only Centro Inventory Platform lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for BuyPlanr and $299/month for Centro Inventory Platform.
- BuyPlanr lists 16 features Centro Inventory Platform’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Barcodes, Forecasting.
Head to head
Mini
- · Early Bird! First 50 get 50% off 3 mo.
- · Inventory forecasts
- · Purchase orders
- · Replenishment recommendations
- · Stock takes & inventory reports
- · Up to 100 active SKUs
Starter
- · Early Bird! First 50 get 50% off 3 mo.
- · Inventory forecasts
- · Purchase orders
- · Replenishment recommendations
- · Shipment tracking
- · Stock takes & inventory reports
Growth
- · Early Bird! First 50 get 50% off 3 mo.
- · Inventory forecasts
- · Purchase orders
- · Receiving Inbox automation
- · Replenishment recommendations
- · Shipment tracking
Pro
- · Early Bird! First 50 get 50% off 3 mo.
- · Inventory forecasts
- · Purchase orders
- · Receiving Inbox automation
- · Replenishment recommendations
- · Shipment tracking
Advanced
- · Early Bird! First 50 get 50% off 3 mo.
- · Inventory forecasts
- · Purchase orders
- · Receiving Inbox automation
- · Replenishment recommendations
- · Shipment tracking
Scale
- · Early Bird! First 50 get 50% off 3 mo.
- · Inventory forecasts
- · Inventory forecasts
- · Purchase orders
- · Receiving Inbox automation
- · Shipment tracking
Free
- · 5 active purchase orders
- · Risk alerts
- · Visual inventory calendar
- · Weekly inventory reports
Inventory Core
- · Basic reports
- · Cashflow alerts
- · Everything in Free
- · Expiry tracking
- · Full control center
- · Multi-location inventory
AIM Platform
- · AI powered POs
- · Bill of materials
- · Everything in Core
- · Multi-channel syncs
- · Production platform
- · Raw material tracking
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBuyPlanr is inventory management and purchase order software for Shopify. Forecast what to reorder, when to order, and how much using sales history, stock, incoming inventory, supplier lead times, target coverage, and seasonality. Create and send POs, track deliveries, and receive partial or complete shipments.
Centro is your inventory control center. Centro’s automations and alerts keep the right products in stock to grow your business. Scale your operations like an inventory expert. Picture a hub of workflows fitted to your needs - smart assistants alerting you on key issues in your inbox, easy automations within clicks, and deep visibility on every purchase order and raw material.
- Forecast demand from sales, stock, lead times, seasonality and more
- Reorder recommendations with quantities and order-by dates
- Purchase orders with suppliers, costs, incoming stock, and ETAs
- Receiving Inbox for email from external warehouse with order delivered file
- Capture every sale and prevent stock outs with automated stockout forecasts!
- Save hours with unique workflow automations like pre-filled purchase orders!
- Easily track and purchase the right raw material and finished good inventory.
- Get limitless control of your business to prevent negative cashflow or late POs!
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  BuyPlanr |  Centro Inventory Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BuyPlanr | Centro Inventory Platform |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BuyPlanr | Centro Inventory Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month(ahead) | $299/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 6 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | BuyPlanr | Centro Inventory Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #130 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 30, 2026 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Kellerman Media | Centro Commerce Inc. |
FAQ
BuyPlanr and Centro Inventory Platform: common questions
- Is BuyPlanr or Centro Inventory Platform cheaper?
- Only Centro Inventory Platform lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for BuyPlanr and $299/month for Centro Inventory Platform. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BuyPlanr lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Barcodes, Forecasting, Import and export. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for BuyPlanr, Oct 14, 2026 for Centro Inventory Platform; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for BuyPlanr, Oct 14, 2026 for Centro Inventory Platform. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.