Channel Bay: Inventory Manager vs SyncLink66 Inventory Manager
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 6, 2026 for Channel Bay, Oct 13, 2026 for SyncLink66 Inventory Manager.
The short answer
- Only SyncLink66 Inventory Manager lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for Channel Bay and $19.99/month for SyncLink66 Inventory Manager.
- Channel Bay lists 10 features SyncLink66 Inventory Manager’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automatic, Bulk, Data import and export.
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
- · Automated PO Emails to Suppliers
- · Multi-Location Inventory
- · Partial and Batched PO Receiving
- · Purchase Order Management
Lite
- · Automated PO Emails to Suppliers
- · Multi-Location Inventory
- · Partial and Batched PO Receiving
- · Purchase Order Management
Basic
- · Bulk Order Actions
- · Centralized Order Dashboard
- · Complete Order Management
- · Effortless Returns Processing
- · Guided Stocktakes
- · Inter-Location Stock Transfers
Pro
- · Advanced Reporting via Report Pundit API
- · Bundles & Raw Materials
- · Cost & Retail Price Sync to Shopify
- · Demand Forecasting & Reorder Suggestions
- · Label Printing
- · Multi-Currency Conversion
Free Plan
- · Connect up to 2 stores
- · Full metrics dashboard
- · Inventory data updates every 30 minutes
- · Low & Out of Stock alerts
- · Track up to 25 products
Pro Plan
- · Connect Unlimited Stores
- · Full Metrics Dashboard
- · Low & Out of Stock alerts
- · Real-Time Stock Monitoring
- · Track Unlimited Products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureChannel Bay is connected inventory management, inventory control and inventory optimization in one app. Inventory sync keeps shared inventory accurate across warehouses, retail and Amazon, with inventory on hand and inventory value per SKU. The built-in inventory planner runs inventory forecasting to predict sales, days left and reorder dates, with low stock alerts.
SyncLink66 is a multichannel inventory visibility platform that gives sellers a single dashboard to monitor stock across Shopify, eBay, Etsy, WooCommerce, and more. Get instant alerts when products are low or out of stock, with one click taking you straight to the listing to update it. Manage refunds and returns and track performance across every channel in one place.
- Real-time inventory sync for your store and Amazon to prevent overselling.
- Add manual orders for phone/in-person sales with automatic inventory updates.
- Map products and variants from different channels into a single unified item.
- Create purchase orders to manage suppliers and track your inbound inventory.
- Multichannel Inventory Sync - Sync Shopify, Woo, Ebay, Etsy
- Monitor performance and track sales trends across your stores
- Get real-time low stock and out-of-stock alerts
- Syncs refunds and returns to keep inventory accurate
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 |  Channel Bay |  SyncLink66 Inventory Manager |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Channel Bay | SyncLink66 Inventory Manager |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 7 | 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 | Channel Bay | SyncLink66 Inventory Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month(ahead) | $19.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Channel Bay | SyncLink66 Inventory Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #89(ahead) | #544 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 6, 2025 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Estore Automate | SyncLink66 |
FAQ
Channel Bay and SyncLink66 Inventory Manager: common questions
- Is Channel Bay or SyncLink66 Inventory Manager cheaper?
- Only SyncLink66 Inventory Manager lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for Channel Bay and $19.99/month for SyncLink66 Inventory Manager. 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?
- Channel Bay lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Automatic, Bulk, Data import and export, Historical reports. SyncLink66 Inventory Manager lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Automated alerts, Email alerts, Multi-store, Performance metrics. 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 Nov 6, 2026 for Channel Bay, Oct 13, 2026 for SyncLink66 Inventory Manager; 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 Nov 6, 2026 for Channel Bay, Oct 13, 2026 for SyncLink66 Inventory Manager. 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.