Centro Inventory Platform vs FlowPO Purchase Orders
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Centro Inventory Platform, Oct 22, 2026 for FlowPO Purchase Orders.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $299/month for Centro Inventory Platform and $10/month for FlowPO Purchase Orders.
- FlowPO Purchase Orders lists 15 features Centro Inventory Platform’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-processing, Bulk processing, Forecasting.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
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
Free
- · 5 POs per month
- · Clone POs
- · Create POs for multiple items
- · Receive Inventory from PO
Business
- · 75 POs per month
- · Demand Forecasting
- · Everything in Free Plan & below features
- · Low Stock Alert
- · Purchase Planning
- · Reports
Enterprise
- · ABC Analysis
- · Built for large catalogs
- · Everything in Business Plan plus
- · Prioritized Support
- · Unlimited POs
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCentro 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.
Running a retail business shouldn’t be a guessing game. FlowPO is built for Shopify and POS merchants who need to master their inventory lifecycle. Our platform allows you to create and track purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and automate stock updates seamlessly.
- 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!
- Purchase Orders Flow: Create, track, and receive stock with ease.
- Supplier Management: Organize all vendor contacts and sources in one place.
- Shopify Quantity Update: Auto-sync your Shopify stock levels through FlowPO.
- Tax Configuration: Set custom tax rates to meet your specific requirements.
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 |  Centro Inventory Platform |  FlowPO Purchase Orders |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Centro Inventory Platform | FlowPO Purchase Orders |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 6 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Centro Inventory Platform | FlowPO Purchase Orders |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $299/month | $10/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Centro Inventory Platform | FlowPO Purchase Orders |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #57 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 15, 2022 | May 12, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Centro Commerce Inc. | Parex Technologies Pvt Ltd |
FAQ
Centro Inventory Platform and FlowPO Purchase Orders: common questions
- Is Centro Inventory Platform or FlowPO Purchase Orders cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $299/month for Centro Inventory Platform and $10/month for FlowPO Purchase Orders. 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?
- FlowPO Purchase Orders lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-processing, Bulk processing, Forecasting, Inventory planning. 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 14, 2026 for Centro Inventory Platform, Oct 22, 2026 for FlowPO Purchase Orders; 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 14, 2026 for Centro Inventory Platform, Oct 22, 2026 for FlowPO Purchase Orders. 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.