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Choosing the right consignment software is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your resale business. With so many options available, how do you decide which one best fits your needs? Two popular choices are SimpleConsign and ConsignCloud—both designed to help resale stores manage inventory, sales, consignors, and more. But when it comes to features, ease of use, and reliability, which one stands out?
Let’s compare SimpleConsign and ConsignCloud across key categories so you can make an informed decision for your store.
Pricing
When it comes to pricing, SimpleConsign gives you way more bang for your buck compared to ConsignCloud. While ConsignCloud might lure you in with a lower base price, they nickel-and-dime you for essential features like integrated payments, reporting, and multi-location support. With SimpleConsign, you get transparent, all-inclusive pricing with powerful tools right out of the gate—no surprise fees, no missing features. Plus, our system is built for growth, meaning you won’t have to upgrade to a more expensive plan just to access the basics. If you want a system that truly supports your resale business without hidden costs, SimpleConsign is the clear winner.
Why Choose SimpleConsign?
1. Powerful Features for Growing Businesses
SimpleConsign stands out with robust reporting tools, multi-store management, and integrated payment processing—making it the ideal choice for growing businesses that need scalability. While ConsignCloud covers the basics of consignor and inventory management, it lacks some advanced features that help resale stores truly thrive.
Designed for both depth and ease of use, SimpleConsign streamlines operations without unnecessary complexity.
- Consignor & Vendor Management: A user-friendly consignor portal allows vendors to enter their own inventory—perfect for consignment malls and multi-vendor stores.
- QuickBooks & Shopify Integration: Built-in integrations with QuickBooks and Shopify simplify bookkeeping and e-commerce.
- Bulk Inventory Editing & Photo Uploads: Unlike ConsignCloud, which restricts these features to paid add-ons, SimpleConsign includes bulk inventory edits and image uploads within its Standard plan.
2. A Better Experience for Your Consignors
Both platforms offer a consignor portal, but SimpleConsign’s Consignor Access goes further, providing a feature-rich, customizable experience. Consignors and vendors can manage their inventory remotely, while shop owners control permissions to fit their business model—whether it’s a traditional consignment store, vendor mall, or antique mall. Plus, shop owners can white-label their Consignor Access, offering a seamless, branded experience for their consignors. From full store control to complete consignor autonomy, SimpleConsign gives you the flexibility to tailor access levels. Plus, with real-time sales and payout tracking, consignors stay informed, reducing the time you spend answering questions and keeping everyone happy.
3. Exceptional Customer Support
With live chat, email, and phone support, SimpleConsign ensures you always have the help you need. We provide fast, reliable assistance so you're never left waiting for answers. Our comprehensive Help Center makes it easy to find quick solutions on the go, and for those urgent situations, we offer emergency support beyond regular business hours—weekdays and weekends included.
We take exceptional customer service seriously and pride ourselves on supporting our users every step of the way. But don’t just take our word for it—see what our customers have to say on Capterra!
4. Built-In Payment Processing
Unlike ConsignCloud, SimpleConsign integrates directly with payment processors, ensuring smoother, more reliable transactions. With competitive rates, next-day funding initiation, and seamless integration, you can eliminate the hassle of third-party processors and enjoy a frictionless checkout experience.
While ConsignCloud offers both integrated and non-integrated payment options, choosing a non-integrated option means manually entering transactions—adding extra steps and slowing down your sales process.
5. Designed for Both Small Shops and Large Multi-Store Operations
Whether you own a single boutique or multiple locations, SimpleConsign scales with your business. It offers multi-store management giving you more flexibility as you grow. We also support vendor and antique malls with features designed specifically for multi-seller environments, including an intuitive consignor portal, vendor commission tracking, and seamless payout management. SimpleConsign makes it easy to manage multiple sellers, streamline operations, and keep your vendors happy.
6. First of its kind: AI Automated Item Entry
SimpleConsign’s innovative AI tool will save you time and frustration. No more tedious manual inventory entry—our groundbreaking AI-Automated Item Entry does the work for you. Just snap a picture or enter a few details, and our AI instantly generates item descriptions, categories, and pricing suggestions. SimpleConsign’s AI tool streamlines the process, reducing errors and making inventory management effortless. Spend less time on data entry and more time growing your business!
Which Software Should You Choose?
If you need basic consignment software with essential tools, both ConsignCloud and SimpleConsign can do the job. But if you're looking for a feature-rich, scalable, and well-supported platform, SimpleConsign is the clear choice.
While both offer solid features for resale businesses, SimpleConsign stands out with transparent pricing, powerful integrations, an intuitive POS, and top-tier support. It’s built for growth, efficiency, and ease of use—without hidden fees or unnecessary complexity.
Want to see for yourself? Book your free demo with one of our experts today and experience the difference firsthand!
