Modern Craftybase Alternative
Craftybase is now called Stocksmith. Meet Controlata - user-friendly inventory management with a clean, intuitive interface that actually tracks all your production costs: materials, labor, equipment, and utilities.
Why Choose Controlata
Feature comparison table
| Feature | Craftybase | Controlata |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Traditional design | Modern, intuitive UI |
| Starting Price | $49/mo (Studio plan) | $39/mo |
| Multi-location Support | ||
| Inventory Forecasting | ||
| Sub-assemblies | ||
| Production Status Updates | ||
| Visual Production Pipeline | ||
| Resource Tracking | Materials, labor, overhead | Materials, labor, equipment, utilities |
| User Permissions | 3 fixed roles (Admin, Editor, Viewer) | Unlimited custom roles |
| Low Stock Alerts | ||
| Write-offs | Via inventory adjustments | |
| Make-to-Order Workflow | Via order manufacturing | |
| Costing Method | Weighted average | FIFO |
| Excel Export | CSV export | |
| Multi-categories | ||
| E-commerce Integration | Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, WooCommerce and more | Shopify |
Interface
Starting Price
Multi-location Support
Inventory Forecasting
Sub-assemblies
Production Status Updates
Visual Production Pipeline
Resource Tracking
User Permissions
Low Stock Alerts
Write-offs
Make-to-Order Workflow
Costing Method
Excel Export
Multi-categories
E-commerce Integration
Critical Missing Features
What Craftybase (now Stocksmith) lacks that your business needs
FIFO Costing
Craftybase values materials only at weighted average cost. Controlata costs every batch by FIFO, using the prices you actually paid for the stock it consumed.
Equipment Depreciation
Craftybase adds labor and overhead to a recipe. Controlata also tracks equipment depreciation as its own cost line, next to materials, labor and utilities.
Custom User Roles
Craftybase has three fixed roles - Admin, Editor and Viewer - and the last two only on eligible plans. In Controlata you build as many roles as you need, section by section.
Feature Deep-Dive
Why Controlata is built for modern manufacturers
Complete Cost Tracking
Track every cost component for accurate product pricing and margins. Get the complete picture of your production costs beyond just materials.
- Material costs with FIFO calculation
- Labor hours and payroll costs
- Equipment depreciation tracking
- Utility costs allocation
Flexible Production Workflow
Choose the right workflow for each order type. Manage both custom orders and stock items with dedicated workflows for each production type.
- Make-to-stock for popular items
- Make-to-order for custom work
- Visual production pipeline
- Real-time status tracking
Smart Inventory
Stay in control with intelligent alerts and multi-location tracking across your entire operation.
- Minimum stock levels
- Automatic low-stock alerts
- Multi-location management
- Multiple category tags
Write-off Management
Track and document inventory losses accurately for better cost control and accounting compliance.
- Damaged goods tracking
- Expired materials management
- Production waste recording
- Automatic cost adjustments
Custom Access Control
Build your ideal permission structure with unlimited roles tailored to your team's needs.
- Unlimited user roles
- Section-by-section permissions
- Protect sensitive data
- Scale as you grow
Professional Reporting
Generate comprehensive reports and export your data in any format for deeper analysis.
- 20+ report types
- Full Excel export
- Custom date ranges
- Complete data ownership
Key Benefits
What you get with Controlata
Intuitive Interface
Navigate complex manufacturing workflows effortlessly with our intuitive design that delivers maximum productivity from day one
Complete Visibility
Track materials, labor, equipment, and utilities in real-time, giving you the full picture of costs and inventory across all locations
Flexible Permissions
Create unlimited custom roles and control access to every section, ensuring team members see only what they need to see
Smart Alerts
Never run out of critical materials with automatic low-stock notifications based on the minimum stock levels you set
Accurate Costing
Calculate true product costs using FIFO methodology, ensuring your pricing reflects actual manufacturing expenses
Data Flexibility
Export any report to Excel, giving you complete control over your data for advanced analysis and planning