Sortly vs Ply: Beyond Basic Inventory
Book a 30-minute demo and see why contractors upgrade from Sortly to Ply.
- See why contractors chose Ply over Sortly
- How Ply handles truck stock, field requests, and FSM integrations
- Live migration walkthrough
- Custom pricing comparison
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Side-by-side comparison
Sortly tracks items. Ply runs your entire materials operation.
| Feature | Sortly | Ply |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | General item tracking | Trade contractors & field service |
| Purchase order management | Full PO lifecycle with AI-powered creation | |
| Truck stock tracking | Fleet-wide truck inventory with par-level replenishment | |
| Field material requests | App, SMS, voice, and phone call requests | |
| FSM integrations | ServiceTitan, Jobber, Housecall Pro | |
| Barcode scanning | Basic QR/barcode | Phone camera, Bluetooth, USB, NFC tagging |
| Supplier management | Multi-supplier bidding and vendor chat | |
| Accounting sync | QuickBooks and Sage Intacct two-way sync |
Why contractors outgrow Sortly
Sortly works when you just need to know where things are. Ply takes over when you need to run purchasing, manage truck stock, and integrate with your field service platform.
From Tracking to Purchasing
Sortly tells you what you have. Ply tells you what you have, what you need, and creates the PO to get it — with AI-powered supplier matching and mixed bidding across vendors.
Real Truck Stock Management
Sortly doesn't know what's on your trucks. Ply tracks every item on every truck in your fleet, auto-generates replenishment when stock drops below par levels, and logs consumption per job.
Field Requests Your Techs Will Use
Instead of texting the office, your techs can request materials through the app, SMS, or even a voice command. Requests auto-convert to POs or pick lists — no phone tag required.
Integrations That Matter
Sortly connects to general-purpose tools. Ply integrates directly with ServiceTitan, Jobber, Housecall Pro, QuickBooks, and your suppliers — the platforms contractors actually use.
Advanced Barcode & Scanning
Multi-format scanning support beyond standard QR. Ply supports phone camera scanning, Bluetooth and USB scanners, 6 label sizes, UPC database auto-population, and NFC tagging for high-value assets.
Kits and Warehouse Zones
Bundle materials into reusable kits for common jobs. Organize your warehouse by aisle, bay, level, and bin. Run cycle counts with 5 different selection strategies.
Ready to go beyond basic tracking?
See how Ply gives you purchasing, truck stock, and field tools that Sortly was never built to handle.