Alternatives · Demand planning
Netstock alternatives for distributors (2027)
Short answer: keep Netstock if a planner on your team runs it every day and the annual term suits you. Choose Renvel if you want the forecasting, the purchase orders and the supplier follow-up done for you, month to month. Choose Slimstock or StockIQ if you need deeper planning for a big catalogue.
We make Renvel. We’ve tried to be fair about when Netstock is the better choice.
When Netstock is the right choice
Netstock is a solid cloud tool for small and mid-size distributors. It has a published price ($900 a month on an annual term), connects to ERPs including SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics and Epicor, and gives a buyer clear recommended orders. If you have someone who will work in it every day, it does the job.
The alternatives
1. Renvel, choose it if you want the buying done, not recommended
Renvel forecasts every product, sends a reorder list each morning, drafts purchase orders inside your limits and sends them on your yes, and chases suppliers for confirmations. A named operator sets it up. Live on your data in 14 days or month one is refunded. From $2,000 a month; cancel any time after 30 days.
2. Slimstock (Slim4), choose it for depth and a long track record
A widely used specialist for distributors and wholesalers with a planning team. Pricing on request.
3. StockIQ, choose it for large catalogues and long lead times
Forecasting, purchasing, promotions and supplier scorecards for distributors and manufacturers. Pricing on request.
4. EazyStock, choose it for a light add-on to your ERP
Inventory optimisation that suggests order quantities and stock levels. Quote-based pricing.
5. GMDH Streamline, choose it if your own team will run it
Flexible demand and inventory planning with many ERP connectors. Pricing on request.
Netstock vs the alternatives
| Netstock | Renvel | Slimstock | StockIQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $900/month | $2,000/month | On request | On request |
| Terms | Annual | Month to month after 30 days | Contract | Contract |
| Purchase orders | Recommended | Drafted and sent on your yes | Recommended | Recommended |
| Supplier follow-up | No | Yes | No | Supplier scorecards |
| Orders from chat and email | No | Typed into your ERP | No | No |
| Setup | Self-serve with onboarding | Named operator, live in 14 days | Project | Project |
Based on each vendor’s public information on 2 November 2026.
Questions buyers ask
- How much does Netstock cost?
- Netstock publishes a starting price of $900 a month on an annual term. Full bundles are quoted.
- Why do distributors look for a Netstock alternative?
- Usually for one of three reasons: they want month-to-month terms instead of an annual contract, they want the purchase orders drafted and sent rather than recommended, or they need deeper planning than a dashboard.
- What is the closest like-for-like alternative?
- EazyStock and GMDH Streamline are the closest in scope: planning tools your own team runs. Slimstock and StockIQ go deeper. Renvel does the buying work for you.
- Can I switch without changing my ERP?
- Yes. Netstock and every alternative here sit on top of your ERP and read its sales, stock and purchase data.
Get a free stock check
Send one stock and sales export. In 48 hours you see which products run out next month, which sit too long, and what to order. Free, and you keep the report.