Fishbowl Manufacturing
Fishbowl Manufacturing: A packaged MRP system for manufacturers managing complex production and traceability. Ranked #22 of 27 in Material Requirements Planning Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: From $675/mo; best for manufacturers willing to pay for a packaged MRP system.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFrom $675/mo
- Best forManufacturers willing to pay for a packaged MRP system
- Free planNo
- Paid from$675/mo
- Multi-level BOMsYes
- Founded2001 · American Fork, Utah, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports multi-level BOMs, subassemblies, and configurations
- Combines MRP, scheduling, capacity planning, and purchase planning
- Provides lot, batch, serial traceability and mobile barcode scanning
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $675 per month for Advanced Manufacturing
- Platform access is web-only
- No free plan is available
Our verdict on Fishbowl Manufacturing
Fishbowl Manufacturing is inventory and manufacturing software for small and midsize manufacturers that build or customize products. It covers raw materials, multi-level bills of materials, subassemblies, work orders, production scheduling, capacity planning, purchasing, costing, and traceability. Its scope fits teams that need to coordinate inventory, production, labor, and material costs in one packaged MRP system, particularly where made-to-order builds and work in progress are part of daily operations.
The Advanced Manufacturing plan costs $675 per month with monthly billing. Its published features include full BOMs, subassemblies and configurations; MRP and production scheduling; job, labor, and landed costing; work orders and made-to-order builds; lot and batch traceability; and mobile barcode scanning. The starting price is subject to user count and deployment-specific quotation, so manufacturers should treat the monthly amount as an entry point rather than a complete project cost. There is no free plan, making the product a fit for businesses budgeting for a paid manufacturing system rather than evaluating a no-cost option.
Accounting connectivity is a notable part of the product’s operating model. Fishbowl Manufacturing integrates with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Enterprise, Xero, and NetSuite, helping connect manufacturing activity with established accounting systems. The product is available through a web platform and supports cloud-hosted deployment with self-managed options. Manufacturers should choose it when multi-level BOMs, purchase-order generation, scheduling, capacity planning, costing, and traceability justify a dedicated system. Teams seeking a free plan, a lower monthly starting price, or a non-web platform should consider another option.
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Fishbowl Manufacturing fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $675/mo |
| Multi-level BOMs | Yes |
| Purchase planning | Yes |
| Production scheduling | Yes |
| Capacity planning | Yes |
| Multi-site planning | Yes |
| Demand inputs | Both |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Enterprise, Xero, NetSuite See all → |
| Pricing | From $675/mo (source) |
| Website | fishbowlinventory.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Fishbowl Manufacturing integrations
Fishbowl Manufacturing lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- QuickBooks Enterprise
- Xero
- NetSuite
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Alternatives to Fishbowl Manufacturing
- MRPeasyBroad manufacturing planning and scheduling with transparent monthly tiers.9.4
- M1 ERPDeep planning controls for manufacturers managing complex production environments.9.3
- Acumatica Manufacturing EditionA broad MRP and ERP suite for multi-site manufacturers with complex planning needs.9.1
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