NetSuite alternative
A NetSuite alternative for growing CPG brands
NetSuite is a great ERP — and a heavy, expensive, months-long project you probably don't need yet just to plan inventory. SpyGlass gives you the planning brain now, and stands up in days.
In short: SpyGlass is a lighter, faster, and cheaper alternative to NetSuite for inventory planning: demand forecasting, weeks/days-on-hand by location, and freight-aware replenishment across DTC, Amazon, and wholesale — without an ERP implementation or six-figure cost.
When NetSuite is the wrong tool (for now)
If you're a growth-stage brand whose real problem is stockouts, overstock, and manual weekly planning, a full ERP is overkill. You'll spend months and six figures implementing modules you won't use — when what you needed was demand forecasting and multi-location replenishment. That's exactly what SpyGlass is.
SpyGlass vs NetSuite for inventory planning
| SpyGlass | NetSuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to value | Days | Months of implementation |
| Cost | Custom, by SKU/channel | License + modules + implementation (six figures) |
| Demand forecasting | Built in, per SKU per channel | Add-on / configuration heavy |
| Weeks/days-on-hand by FC | Out of the box | Custom reporting |
| Freight optimization | Included | Not core |
| Best fit | Growth-stage brands | Larger, multi-entity finance/ERP needs |
Frequently asked questions
What's a good NetSuite alternative for a growing CPG brand?
For inventory planning specifically, SpyGlass is a lighter, faster, cheaper alternative — demand forecasting, multi-location coverage, and freight-aware replenishment without an ERP implementation.
Do I still need NetSuite later?
Some brands eventually adopt an ERP for finance and multi-entity needs. SpyGlass handles inventory planning now and can sit alongside an ERP later.
How much cheaper is it than NetSuite?
SpyGlass is priced custom by SKU and channel and has no months-long implementation, so total cost is a fraction of a NetSuite rollout.
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