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Slimstock alternatives for mid-size distributors (2027)
Short answer: keep Slimstock if you have a planning team and want the deepest specialist tool. Choose Renvel if a few busy people run planning and buying and you want the orders drafted, sent and chased for you. Choose Netstock for a lighter tool at a published price.
We make Renvel. Slimstock is a strong product; this page is about fit.
When Slimstock is the right choice
Slim4 covers forecasting, inventory optimisation and S&OP, connects to a long list of ERPs and has years of use at distributors, wholesalers and retailers. If you have planners who will use its depth, it’s hard to beat.
The alternatives
1. Renvel, choose it if you want the work done for you
A forecast for every product and month, a reorder list every morning, purchase orders drafted inside your limits and sent on your yes, suppliers chased for ship dates, and chat and email orders typed into your ERP. A named operator sets it up; live in 14 days or month one is refunded. From $2,000 a month.
2. Netstock, choose it for a lighter tool at a known price
Cloud planning for mid-market distributors, from $900 a month on an annual term.
3. StockIQ, choose it for large catalogues and long lead times
Forecasting, purchasing, promotions and supplier scorecards. Pricing on request.
4. Blue Ridge, choose it for a dedicated distribution planning suite
Forecasting, replenishment and pricing for multi-branch distributors. Pricing on request.
5. EazyStock, choose it for a light ERP add-on
Suggested order quantities and stock levels on top of your ERP. Quote-based pricing.
Slimstock vs the alternatives
| Slimstock | Renvel | Netstock | StockIQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Companies with planning teams | Mid-size teams without planners to spare | Small and mid-size distributors | Large catalogues |
| Starting price | On request | $2,000/month | $900/month (annual) | On request |
| Purchase orders | Recommended | Drafted and sent on your yes | Recommended | Recommended |
| Supplier follow-up | No | Yes | No | Supplier scorecards |
| Setup | Project | Named operator, live in 14 days | Quick start | Project |
Based on each vendor’s public information on 2 November 2026.
Questions buyers ask
- How much does Slimstock cost?
- Slimstock doesn't publish prices; Slim4 is quoted per company. Netstock publishes $900 a month and Renvel $2,000 a month.
- Why do mid-size distributors look for a Slimstock alternative?
- Slim4 is built for companies with a planning team. Mid-size distributors where one or two people do planning, buying and order entry often want something lighter, or something that does the work for them.
- Is Slimstock good for distributors?
- Yes. It's one of the most widely used specialist planning tools for distributors and wholesalers, with a long track record and many ERP connections.
- Which alternative is fastest to set up?
- Renvel commits to being live on your data in 14 days, or month one is refunded. Netstock is also known for a quick start.
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