Free UK Inventory
Free Inventory Management Software for UK Small Businesses
Track stock, scan barcodes, set low stock alerts and manage suppliers at no cost. No credit card, no time limit, no catch.
What's Included in the Free Plan
Aphelios Free gives you professional inventory management at zero cost. Unlike other free plans that are just trials or severely limited, our free tier includes real features used by hundreds of UK businesses. Compare plans on our pricing page or explore our full inventory management features. See how we compare to other inventory management software, stock control software and barcode solutions.
Free Features
Real-Time Stock Tracking
Inventory levels update instantly across all devices and locations.
Barcode Scanning
Scan barcodes with your phone camera or connect a Bluetooth scanner.
Low Stock Alerts
Get notified when stock falls below your defined thresholds.
Sales Reports
View sales performance, top products and daily transaction summaries.
Purchase Orders
Create and manage purchase orders with supplier tracking.
Supplier Management
Store supplier details, track lead times and manage reordering.
CSV Import/Export
Import existing stock from spreadsheets and export reports to CSV.
Multi-User Access
Invite team members with role-based permissions.
Free vs Paid Comparison
See what you get at each tier and choose what fits your business.
| Feature | Free | Starter | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £0/mo | £29.99/mo | £119.99/mo |
| Stock Tracking | Real-time | Real-time | Real-time |
| Barcode Scanning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low Stock Alerts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sales Reports | Basic | Advanced | Full Analytics |
| Purchase Orders | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supplier Management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CRM | No | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Location | No | 2 locations | Unlimited |
| Users | 2 users | Up to 2 users | Up to 10 users |
Why Start Free?
No catch, no tricks. Here's why hundreds of UK businesses chose Aphelios to manage their inventory.
No Credit Card Required
Sign up and start using the free plan immediately. We don't ask for payment details until you choose to upgrade.
Full Features, Not a Trial
The free plan includes real inventory management features: stock tracking, barcode scanning, low stock alerts, purchase orders and more.
Upgrade When You're Ready
Start free and upgrade to Starter or Business when your business needs more users, locations or advanced features. Your data carries over seamlessly.
UK Hosted
Your data is stored securely on Microsoft Azure UK servers. GDPR compliant with UK-based support.
Who Is the Free Plan For?
The free plan is perfect for businesses that need professional inventory management without the monthly cost.
Small Shops
Independent retailers and corner shops who need simple stock tracking.
Sole Traders
Self-employed business owners managing their own inventory.
Market Stalls
Traders who need phone-based stock tracking and payments.
Testing
Evaluate Aphelios risk-free before committing to a paid plan.
Written by Calvin Lo, Founder of Aphelios Software | July 2026 | 8 min read
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