Craftybase alternative for made-to-order businesses

Stocksmith, formerly Craftybase, is strong at batch costing for makers who sell through online marketplaces. Sentralbee is built for made-to-order work: measurements and a promised date on each order, a production board, a WhatsApp and Instagram inbox, Paystack and naira pricing, with apps for iPhone and Android.

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Side by side

What matters	Sentralbee	Stocksmith
Built for	Made-to-order businesses: fashion, cakes, furniture	Small-batch makers selling on Shopify, Etsy, Amazon and Faire
Costing from your materials	Yes, per product and variant (Pro and above)	Yes, strong (multi-level recipes)
Materials stock	Yes, with suppliers and low-stock levels	Yes
Production stages	Yes. A board with your own stages per product	Production scheduling on Business plan; no stage board found
Measurements on each order	Yes, on every made-to-order line	Not found
WhatsApp and Instagram inbox	Yes, one inbox, with Messenger and Gmail too (Pro and above)	Not found
Invoices and payment links	Yes. Deposits and balances on Enterprise	Invoices; payment links not found
Paystack (Nigerian payments)	Yes, built in	Not found
Mobile app	Yes, iOS and Android	No (web only)
Starting price	Free. Pro ₦7,500 a month	14-day trial, no free plan. From $20 a month

Where Stocksmith is the better choice: You make repeat products in batches, sell through Shopify, Etsy, Faire or Amazon, and need lot tracking and compliance reports.

The short version

Where Stocksmith is the better choice

You make repeat products in batches, sell through Shopify, Etsy, Faire or Amazon, and need lot tracking and compliance reports.

Where Sentralbee fits

You make products to order, and every order is a little different.
You want to know what each piece really costs before you quote.
Your customers order on WhatsApp and Instagram.
You have a team, and need to see every order at every stage.
You take deposits and want to know who still owes you.

Questions

Is Sentralbee cheaper than Stocksmith?

Sentralbee starts free, with Pro at ₦7,500 a month for makers. Stocksmith: 14-day trial, no free plan. From $20 a month. Compare what you need, not just the price.

When is Stocksmith the better choice?

You make repeat products in batches, sell through Shopify, Etsy, Faire or Amazon, and need lot tracking and compliance reports.

Can I move my data across?

Yes. You can import products and materials from a spreadsheet, and we help with setup on a free Clarity Review.

Sources: Stocksmith pricing · Craftybase is now Stocksmith · Stocksmith FAQ · Made-to-order products in Stocksmith

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