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InventoryHQ vs Ply: find the right fit for your team
Both track contractor material. InventoryHQ adds truck-level stock, direct-to-job delivery, and estimated versus actual cost on the job record.
Compare how each platform handles inventory, purchasing, and material costs. Start with the work your team needs to record—from supplier deliveries to truck stock and job usage—then evaluate the workflows, integrations, and pricing.
Compare the workflows
| InventoryHQ | Ply | |
|---|---|---|
| Teams served | Residential trades running warehouse, trucks, and jobs, with roofing and restoration workflows | Contractors across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and other trades. |
| Material workflows | Record material movements, job usage, and material costs across warehouses, trucks, and jobs. | Inventory tracking, purchasing, and replenishment, with consumption-based job costing in Plus. |
| CRM integrations | JobNimbus, AccuLynx, Leap | ServiceTitan, Jobber, Housecall Pro, and others; AccuLynx in Plus. |
| Pricing model | $199.00 per month, billed monthly, for the Core Plan. Includes 1 location and unlimited users, plus $99.00/mo per additional warehouse and $19.00/mo per additional service truck. | Priced by number of stock locations, unlimited users |
| Equipment-only option | $99 Equipment Only plan | Not listed on its public pricing page. |
Ply information checked September 12, 2026. Features and availability vary by plan.
When to consider Ply
Consider Ply if supplier purchasing is a major part of your workflow. Evaluate its purchase orders, supplier bidding, and replenishment tools against the work your team handles each week.
When to consider InventoryHQ
Consider InventoryHQ if you need a consistent way to record direct-to-job deliveries, truck stock, material usage, and returns across roofing and restoration jobs.
Compare pricing for your operation
Ply bases pricing on stock locations, including trucks and warehouses, and provides a quote. Compare the plans using the same locations, features, and support needs.
Run a roofing business? See how InventoryHQ handles roofing workflows.
Count what you have. Then decide what to buy.
Track your materials and compare estimated costs with recorded usage on your next job.
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