storq.io vs Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets were never designed for inventory management. See why growing businesses switch from Excel and Google Sheets to storq.io.

Free

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5 min

setup - no consultants, no onboarding fees

All-in-one

inventory, orders, invoicing, and B2B portal

Spreadsheets vs storq.io

A side-by-side look at what each option gives you.

Spreadsheets

× No real-time stock levels - data is stale the moment you save

× Manual data entry leads to typos, miscounts, and overselling

× No barcode scanning, lot tracking, or expiry management

× Impossible to share with warehouse staff without version conflicts

× No order management, invoicing, or customer portal

× Hours spent reconciling numbers across tabs and files

storq.io

✓ Real-time stock levels updated with every scan, pick, and shipment

✓ Barcode scanning with any phone camera - no hardware needed

✓ Full lot and serial number tracking with expiry alerts

✓ Multi-user access with roles and permissions

✓ Built-in order management, invoicing, and B2B portal

✓ Automated purchase order suggestions when stock runs low

Feature comparison

A feature-by-feature breakdown.

Feature	Spreadsheets	storq.io
Multi-warehouse inventory	—	✓
Barcode scanning (phone camera)	—	✓
Lot and serial tracking	—	✓
Expiry date management	—	✓
B2B customer portal	—	✓
Automated invoicing	—	✓
VAT reverse charge	—	✓
Purchase orders	—	✓
REST API and webhooks	—	✓
CSV import/export	—	✓
Free Starter plan	✓	✓
No per-user pricing	✓	✓

The verdict

Spreadsheets work for a handful of products. Once you have more than 50 SKUs, multiple locations, or a team touching inventory, the errors and wasted hours cost more than dedicated software. storq.io replaces your spreadsheet with real-time tracking, scanning, and automation - starting free.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import my spreadsheet data into storq.io?

Yes. storq.io has a CSV import tool that lets you upload your product catalogue, stock levels, and customer list directly from Excel or Google Sheets.

Is storq.io free to use?

storq.io has a free Starter plan for small operations. Paid plans start at £79 per month and scale based on order volume, warehouse count, and product limits.

Do I need to install anything?

No. storq.io is a web application that works in any browser. There is nothing to install on your computer or phone.

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