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InventoryHQ vs Ply: find the right fit for your team
Both platforms track contractor material, including truck inventory and job costs. Compare the details of deliveries, usage, returns, and reporting.
Compare the workflows
| InventoryHQ | Ply | |
|---|---|---|
| Teams served | Contractors and service businesses across roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, restoration, solar, landscaping, and more | 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 and AccuLynx: mapped jobs and completed material costs; Leap: mapped awarded jobs | ServiceTitan, Jobber, Housecall Pro, and others; AccuLynx in Plus. |
| Equipment tracking | Included in every account | Not listed on its public pricing page. |
Ply information checked September 12, 2026. Features and availability vary by plan.
When Ply is the better pick
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 every job, whatever your trade.
Run a roofing business? See how InventoryHQ handles roofing workflows.
Last updated October 21, 2026
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