Linnworks
Chichester multichannel inventory and order software with order routing across 100+ channels, priced by volume
Quick Overview
| Company | Linn Systems Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Order Management Systems |
| Headquarters | Chichester, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Inventory sync, order automation and routing, carrier selection and labels, listings, 3PL and dropship routing, forecasting, reporting |
| Pricing | Quote-based; tiers by monthly order volume with overage charges; onboarding fee on top; no free trial stated |
| Best For | Growing multichannel sellers that route orders between own stock, 3PLs and dropshippers |
| Replaces | Brightpearl |
Detailed Review
Linnworks says its platforms are owned and operated by Linn Systems Limited, company number 06784391, registered at 1 Old Market Avenue in Chichester. A US warehouse product, SkuVault, belongs to the group through a subsidiary, SkuVault, Inc.
Brightpearl presents itself as a retail ERP with accounting. Linnworks is narrower and aimed at the stock and order layer between channels and carriers.
Routing rules
The product page describes rules for order routing, carrier selection, label printing and tracking, and fulfilment from own warehouse, a 3PL or dropship suppliers.
That routing layer is the main reason to choose it over a simple order hub.
Counted by volume, not channels
The pricing page states that plans are priced on order volume, not revenue, and not on the number of channels. Overage applies above a tier, add-on modules are separate and onboarding is a one-off fee.
No price figure is shown, so a quote is required.
Connections
Linnworks lists 100+ channel integrations including Amazon and eBay and 70+ shipping providers and aggregators. Integrations are described as unlimited and usually free.
Limitations to Consider
No prices are published, there is no free trial on the pricing page, and onboarding is a separate fee. The legal entity was read from the privacy policy only; the terms page could not be opened, so the contracting entity in the customer agreement is not confirmed. SkuVault Core is North America only, and the product has no accounting layer. A seller who wants a published price list should compare Afterbuy or Billbee.
Who Should Use Linnworks
Multichannel sellers with enough order volume to justify a quote and onboarding, who route orders between warehouses, 3PLs and dropshippers.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Order routing and carrier rules
- 100+ channels and 70+ shipping integrations
- Pricing independent of channel count
- UK-registered operator named in the privacy policy
- Guided onboarding in every package
Cons
- No public prices
- No free trial stated
- Onboarding fee on top
- Contracting entity in terms not confirmed
Alternatives to Linnworks
Other European order management systems worth comparing before you decide:
Picqer
Netherlands · Arnhem warehouse and order software priced per order, unlimited users
Billbee
Germany · Orders, invoices and stock for small sellers from EUR 9 a month
PlentyONE
Germany · Kassel cloud platform joining PIM, OMS and WMS with 150+ marketplaces
Xentral
Germany · Augsburg ERP built around the order and stock flow of online sellers
See all European order management systems or compare them directly against Brightpearl on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The pricing page says plans are priced on order volume and must be requested as a quote.
The privacy policy states that the platforms are owned and operated by Linn Systems Limited, registered in the United Kingdom under company number 06784391.
No. The vendor states that pricing depends on order volume and features, not on the number of channels.