Sortly

What it does

Sortly makes keeping track of your inventory really easy. Although it’s predominantly aimed at businesses of all shapes and sizes, it’s actually very useful for individuals who need to keep track of their belongings, for example, when buying a house and it’s time to move, sell, or purchase new things.

Capturing and logging inventory is as easy as taking a photo of the item, adding descriptors like price and other specifics, and assigning it to a folder (which allows you to quickly group related items). Then, should you (or any of your shared users) want to know what you packed into which box, it’s very easy to find. You can use the powerful search function, or filter by category or by folder.

How it helps

Sortly has a lot going for it. The most significant benefit is the way inventory is captured and displayed visually. Compared to logging things manually in a spreadsheet or on paper, the photo-based system is a lot easier to get used to and much more effective to use.

The app and desktop versions are brilliantly integrated, and makes using Sortly at home, the office, or on the go a breeze. All the linked users know what is where and can update inventory at any given time.

Another one of its big drawcards is how quick and easy it is master. Outdated spreadsheet-based systems often require hours or even days to figure out and get used to. Not Sortly. A child could use it.

Conclusion

Sortly has an impeccable track record and has been going strong for years. It’s super-simple to set up, and can make anything from a jumble sale to coordinating your relocation a breeze. Although it was originally designed for use in businesses, Sortly is simple and user-friendly enough for home use without any training and without the need to subscribe.

What other users say

For some context – I spent months trying and testing out almost 10 different apps to help me organize my office and home. After a comprehensive search I decided on Sortly. I have never given a review before but I think this was deserved.

Each app had its flaws and advantages but with Sortly there was no compromise. I was amazed by how simple and visual it was. It took me almost no time to get started It’s incredibly intuitive and their folders based system makes it really easy to see/organize your stuff.

I was able to catalog my items by location and then tag items based on type. In the last 2 weeks I have logged almost all stuff (over 300 items) and it saves me about 4-5 hours each week not having to manually search for items every time a client calls asking for them. – BrendaDoc

What the experts say

“Thanks to Sortly our process for inventory management has become smoother, simpler, and more consistent. The system saves my business an “unquantifiable” amount of time. Best of all it’s just very easy to use, easy to roll out, and to me…that’s huge”. – Bobby Fallon, General Manager, Shamrock Moving & Storage