Inventory planning compared
Side-by-side comparisons of Lumina against the planning tools brands actually shortlist. Feature, pricing, onboarding, and customer-fit breakdowns — written by operators, not marketers.
Lumina vs NetStock
Scaling brand vs ERP-led distributor
Side-by-side breakdown of Lumina and NetStock — features, pricing, onboarding, and which customer shape each one actually fits. NetStock is built for £100M+ ERP-led distributors. Lumina is built for £5–30M scaling consumer brands.
Read Lumina vs NetStockLumina vs Inventory Planner
Modern AI-native vs rigid legacy workflow
Lumina adapts to your stack. Inventory Planner expects you to adapt to it. Honest comparison of UX, AI capabilities, multi-channel fit, post-Sage roadmap velocity, and which one fits a scaling brand.
Read Lumina vs Inventory PlannerLumina vs Prediko
Full planning system vs forecasting-only
Both are AI-native and modern. The difference is operational scope. Prediko stops at forecasting and PO suggestions. Lumina extends into replenishment, supplier ops, cash flow, and omnichannel aggregation — for when you've outgrown Shopify-only.
Read Lumina vs PredikoLumina vs Cin7
Planning layer vs IMS-first record-keeping
Cin7 is a strong multi-channel IMS with basic planning bolted on. Lumina is planning-first and sits cleanly on top of whichever IMS or 3PL you already use. Comparison covers when to replace Cin7, when to layer Lumina on, and when to keep both.
Read Lumina vs Cin7Lumina vs Cogsy
Shopify-first starter vs multi-channel planning
Cogsy is approachable and Shopify-native — great under £5M, thin past it. Lumina handles multi-channel (Shopify + Amazon + retail + B2B), real supplier ops, and cash-flow-aware POs. Comparison covers the three classic triggers that push brands off Cogsy.
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