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OpsUI vs Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR)

Modular ERP, WMS & CRM versus a Xero-attached inventory and light-manufacturing platform

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OpsUI is a modular ERP, WMS & CRM with 20 operational modules and 5 integration connectors, each priced individually, spanning warehouse, orders, CRM and finance sync, while Cin7 Core (the product formerly known as DEAR Systems) is a Xero-attached inventory and light-manufacturing platform popular with ANZ wholesalers, ecommerce retailers, and small manufacturers.

Cin7 Core is the rebrand of DEAR Systems following the 2021 Cin7 acquisition. The product itself is largely unchanged. It remains a mature inventory, purchasing, sales order, and light-manufacturing platform built primarily to sit above Xero (with MYOB and QuickBooks also supported). ANZ adoption is heavy, particularly among Shopify-first wholesalers and food and beverage manufacturers.

OpsUI is a broader operations layer. The same Xero-attached pattern applies, keep Xero for finance, run OpsUI for operations, but the scope extends past inventory and light manufacturing into warehouse management, CRM, shipping, and analytics, sold as separately-priced modules.

The right answer depends on whether your operational complexity sits inside inventory and BOMs, or extends past them. Both products serve overlapping ANZ customers.

Side by side

OpsUI vs Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR), feature by feature.

OpsUICin7 Core
Pricing modelPer module, public on /pricing (from NZ$299 / A$299 per module, packs from NZ$499 / A$499 / mo)Tiered Standard / Pro / Advanced plans, public pricing (~A$349–A$999 / mo + per-user fees)
Core scopeModular ERP, WMS & CRM across 20 operational modules + 5 integration connectorsInventory, purchasing, sales orders, light manufacturing, basic accounting touchpoints
Warehouse management depthDedicated WMS modules (wave picking, slotting, cycle counts, dock scheduling, scanner-driven)Bin locations, pick lists, basic warehouse workflows; advanced WMS via Cin7 Omni or add-ons
Manufacturing / BOMManufacturing module (BOMs, work orders; routing and finite-capacity scheduling not yet shipped)Mature light-manufacturing — multi-level BOMs, work orders, contract manufacturing, auto-assembly
CRMNative CRM module with sales pipeline and customer historyCustomer records, no dedicated sales CRM
Accounting integrationNetSuite (live), REST API (live), Xero / MYOB (bidirectional sync, wired during rollout)Xero (deep), QuickBooks, MYOB
Ecommerce / channel integrationsVia Integrations module and REST API; Shopify wiredMature out-of-the-box library, Shopify, Amazon, eBay, WooCommerce, retail POS, B2B portal
NZ Couriers / Australia PostFirst-party in the Shipping moduleVia Starshipit, ShipStation, or carrier add-ons
ANZ data residencyNZ data in NZ, AU data in AU, separate domainsAWS-hosted, region not separated by domain
Headquarters / ownershipNZ-built, NZ-owned, sold directDenver, CO (Cin7 Inc., majority Rubicon Technology Partners since 2021)
Honest pick

When Cin7 Core (DEAR) is the better fit

  • Your operations are primarily inventory and light manufacturing, multi-level BOMs, contract manufacturing, auto-assembly, and that is where the bulk of your pain lives.
  • You sell heavily across multiple channels (Shopify, Amazon, eBay, retail POS) and want the deepest out-of-the-box marketplace connector library.
  • You are already on Xero, run a small-to-mid-sized wholesale or DTC product business, and want a vendor whose entire focus is inventory-plus-light-manufacturing rather than full operations.
  • You have an existing Cin7 partner or in-house DEAR expertise and the switching cost outweighs the broader-scope upside.
  • You explicitly want a tool that does one thing exceptionally well, not a broader operations system.
Where OpsUI wins

When OpsUI is the better fit

  • Your pain extends past inventory and BOMs into warehouse throughput, picking accuracy, returns workflow, and dispatch routing, a real WMS need, not just bin locations.
  • You want CRM, shipping, and operations in one modular product sharing customer data, instead of stitching DEAR + a separate CRM + Starshipit + Xero together.
  • You are NZ-based and want NZ data hosted in NZ on a separate domain, not co-located in a shared AWS region.
  • You want to start with one module (Inventory, Orders, or Warehouse) and grow scope inside the same product, rather than re-implementing when you outgrow inventory-led scope.
  • You value vendor independence, buying direct from a NZ-owned vendor rather than a US-headquartered product family.
ANZ context

Cin7 Core (DEAR) was originally Australian-built; the Cin7 group is now Denver-headquartered after the 2021 Rubicon investment. OpsUI is NZ-built, NZ-hosted (for NZ customers), and AU-hosted (for AU customers) on separate regional domains. Both handle GST and ANZ tax codes natively, but courier integrations (NZ Couriers, Australia Post) are first-party in OpsUI versus third-party in Cin7 Core.

Common questions

What buyers ask before choosing.

Is Cin7 Core the same as DEAR Systems?
Yes. Cin7 Core is the rebrand of DEAR Systems following the 2022 Cin7 acquisition. The product, codebase, and team are largely the same; the name and branding changed. Older content still refers to "DEAR" and the URLs partially redirect.
Is OpsUI cheaper than Cin7 Core?
For inventory-only scope at the entry tier, Cin7 Core Standard can be cheaper. For operators who would otherwise pair Cin7 Core with a separate CRM, a separate shipping tool like Starshipit, and a warehouse add-on, OpsUI is usually competitive or cheaper because all three live in one modular product. The honest answer is to compare the full bundle, not just the inventory line item.
Can OpsUI handle multi-channel ecommerce like Cin7 Core?
Cin7 Core has a mature out-of-the-box marketplace connector library (Shopify, Amazon, eBay, WooCommerce, retail POS). OpsUI exposes a documented REST API on every module, has Shopify wired, and ships bidirectional Xero and MYOB sync wired during rollout. For operators selling across many storefronts with a need for plug-and-play marketplace connectors, Cin7 Core has the broader library today.
Does OpsUI handle manufacturing as well as Cin7 Core?
For light assembly and make-to-stock with multi-level BOMs, Cin7 Core is more mature. It has had BOM and work-order functionality since the DEAR days. OpsUI's Manufacturing module handles BOMs and work orders but does not currently ship routing engines or finite-capacity scheduling. If manufacturing depth is your primary need, Cin7 Core is the stronger fit.
Can OpsUI replace Cin7 Core?
For operators whose Cin7 Core use is primarily inventory, orders, and warehouse rather than manufacturing, yes. OpsUI covers the same scope with stronger WMS and CRM modules. For operators whose Cin7 Core use is heavy on light manufacturing or marketplace connectors, OpsUI is usually a complement rather than a replacement.

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