Free Inventory App with Barcode Scanner: Small Business

By mise · Updated September 29, 2026

Quick answer: free inventory apps usually limit items, users or features; spreadsheets are free but slow to count with. mise offers a 7-day free trial with everything included, then US$33 a month; scanning a barcode or snapping a photo adds items without typing.

Looking for a free inventory app with a barcode scanner, for iPhone or Android, that a small business can actually run on? Free is a good start. The question is how much time the free option costs you every count.

Option	Cost	Catch
Spreadsheet	Free	Manual typing, errors, no alerts
Free app tiers	Free	Item or user limits
mise	7-day free trial, then US$33/month	Paid after the trial

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Scan the barcode or snap a photo: mise's AI finds the product and categorizes it. 7-day free trial, then US$33 a month (£26 in the UK).

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a truly free inventory app?

Some have free tiers with limits; spreadsheets are free.

Does mise work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, and on the web.

Do I need a barcode scanner?

No: the phone camera scans barcodes.

How much does mise cost?

A 7-day free trial, then US$33 a month per location (£26 in the UK).