Food & Beverages, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Open API Software that does just about everything”
Pros
With its open API, Fishbowl seamlessly connects to other software, ensuring ease of use.
Cons
So far, there is nothing I dislike about the software.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Food & Beverages, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
“Timely support”
Pros
The data entry process and order tracking are straightforward and hassle-free.
Cons
There is a minor issue with time zone differences between my location and the home office, but I remain hopeful that it can be resolved soon.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Apparel & Fashion, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
“New User ramping up”
Pros
Navigating through the software is intuitive, and I haven't come across any other similar applications that are as user-friendly.
Cons
As first-time users of a computer-based inventory system, we have numerous parts with zero units on hand. It should be easy to locate and view all parts with zero inventory, but unfortunately, this feature is not available.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Alternative Medicine, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Does its job”
Pros
Once you grasp one aspect, learning the rest becomes relatively fast. The consistency across different applications is appreciated.
Cons
The software crashes frequently for us. Additionally, the initial setup and configuration process was challenging, but once everything was properly configured, it operated smoothly.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Medical Devices, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“ERP User”
Pros
The user interface is designed for ease of use, and the ability to hover over clickable areas aids in exploring and discovering features.
Cons
The software is not recognized as validated software for quality management systems in medical devices.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Packaging and Containers, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
“Fishbowl and Shopify”
Pros
Fishbowl offers flexibility in integrating with Shopify and catering to our specific needs.
Cons
The software occasionally experiences disconnections from Shopify, often due to input errors.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Warehousing, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Fishbowl Inventory Review”
Pros
This inventory management software is user-friendly, featuring an easily comprehensible layout that can be effectively taught to others. It offers multiple levels of inventory tracking, including lot numbers.
Cons
There is a slight learning curve when creating manufacturing orders or bills of materials.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Retail, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“My opinion”
Pros
The ability to use decimals in inventory calculations is a feature I particularly like.
Cons
The system operates in a black-and-white manner, lacking flexibility for corrections and fixes. This makes it challenging to achieve accurate numbers.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Utilities, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Best for easy”
Pros
The product is easy to use, supported by good documentation and explanatory videos available.
Cons
The interface is not user-friendly, causing disruptions in workflow and missing frequently used functions.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
7
Consumer Goods, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Good Inventory Management Program”
Pros
The website provides clear explanations, making it easy to use.
Cons
Due to its widespread use among companies, it can be difficult to generate unique reports.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Food Production, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
“Easier than the other 2 systems I have implemented”
Pros
The seamless integration with QuickBooks makes the setup process a breeze.
Cons
Managing fluctuations in yields is not easily done within the software.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 51-100 employees
Less than 6 months
“Easy to use software that gets the job done!”
Pros
The software's ease of use is its most appealing aspect.
Cons
So far, the experience has been excellent with minimal issues encountered.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Administrator”
Pros
Navigating through the software is effortless, and the overall layout is aesthetically pleasing.
Cons
The issues we are facing is that when we use it, it has Inconsistent data entry formats, such as first name followed by last name or vice versa, can create confusion and double names. A uniform entry format would be beneficial.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Retail, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Excellent ERP Solution”
Pros
We were genuinely impressed with the comprehensiveness of Fishbowl. While other software claimed to be similar, they fell short in crucial areas that should be standard features. Fishbowl, however, exceeded expectations by ticking all the necessary boxes and greatly streamlining our operations. It intelligently handles many mundane decisions, allowing our team to focus on more important tasks.
Cons
One aspect that left us unimpressed was the interface. In comparison to other platforms, it feels overwhelming and outdated. Taking inspiration from competitors could greatly enhance user-friendliness and expedite onboarding.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Wholesale, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Great inventory program”
Pros
Fishbowl excels in inventory tracking and has greatly improved our ability to manage assemblies.
Cons
Fishbowl struggles to meet our accounting and reporting requirements, and we hope for better compatibility.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Sporting Goods, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
“Fishbowl Review”
Pros
The ease of locating and adjusting inventory in Fishbowl is fantastic. It provides a clear view of orders in production and helps identify the necessary items for fulfilling those orders.
Cons
Some modules in Fishbowl have limitations on report customization, and obtaining the desired changes often comes at a significant cost. If you're not willing to invest more in personalized reports, finding alternative solutions can be time-consuming.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Construction, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Fishbowl, Decent Software Horrible service”
Pros
The inventory management capabilities and seamless integration with QuickBooks are impressive.
Cons
The support provided is subpar, lacking basic functionalities expected in today's technology. The user interface feels outdated, reminiscent of early 2000s design.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
4
Value for money
4
Customer Support
3
Functionality
7
Import and Export, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Fishbowl Go - very buggy and locks up frequently”
Pros
We are interested in utilizing the program for lot tracking purposes.
Cons
Our company tried to get Fishbowl Go for mobile scanning and tracking has been problematic. The software frequently freezes, necessitating restarts. Support seems to involve multiple analysts without clear ownership of issues.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
4
Customer Support
4
Functionality
7
Wholesale, 11-50 employees
Less than 6 months
“FB Review”
Pros
It's convenient to search for items and generate reports for analysis and reconciliation.
Cons
Reporting and data gathering capabilities are limited.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
10
Functionality
7
Consumer Goods, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Sales, Point of Sales, Inventory, & Manufacturing”
Pros
Fishbowl offers the flexibility to be used across multiple locations through a server, with the added benefit of UPS integration and accurate inventory control.
Cons
There are no significant concerns; every program has its pros and cons. Overall, Fishbowl offers great value for the investment.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8