Modern Fishbowl Alternative
Break free from expensive, outdated desktop software. Controlata offers a modern, cloud-based manufacturing solution with intuitive design, complete cost tracking, and pricing that scales with your business.
Why Switch from Fishbowl
Side-by-side feature comparison
Software Type
Starting Price
Implementation Cost
Interface Design
Free Trial
Mobile Access
User Permissions
Cost Tracking Components
Costing Method
Excel Export
Low Stock Alerts
Multi-location Support
Bill of Materials
Production Planning
Inventory Audits
API Access
Critical Problems with Fishbowl
Why manufacturers are switching away from Fishbowl
Prohibitive Costs
Fishbowl requires $4,395-$31,000+ upfront plus mandatory implementation fees. Adding users costs thousands more.
Outdated Technology
Desktop-only software with a dated interface that users describe as 'looking from the 90s' with limited modern functionality.
Poor Customer Support
Users report long wait times, unhelpful responses, and difficulty reaching support when critical issues arise.
Lack of Flexibility
Reviewers cite 'complete lack of flexibility' with many workarounds needed for basic business requirements.
Mobile App Issues
Buggy mobile apps that cost extra and cause daily operational problems according to user reviews.
Reporting Problems
Users complain about 'garbage' Excel exports that are 'hard to sort' with limited reporting customization.
Modern Manufacturing Features
Why Controlata is built for today's manufacturers
Complete Cost Intelligence
Track every cost component for accurate product pricing. Unlike Fishbowl's material-only tracking, get the complete picture of your true manufacturing costs.
- Material costs with FIFO calculation
- Labor hours and wage tracking
- Equipment depreciation costs
- Utility and overhead allocation
Cloud-Based Accessibility
Access your manufacturing data from anywhere, anytime. No expensive desktop installations or server maintenance required.
- Work from any device, anywhere
- Automatic updates and backups
- Enterprise-grade security
- 99.99% uptime guarantee
Intuitive Production Planning
Plan and track production with modern, visual workflows that your team will actually want to use.
- Simple production scheduling
- Real-time progress tracking
- Material availability checks
- Automated workflow updates
Flexible User Management
Create unlimited custom roles and permissions without the expensive per-user fees that Fishbowl charges.
- Unlimited user roles
- Granular access control
- Department-specific permissions
- No per-user licensing fees
Smart Inventory Control
Modern inventory management that works the way you think, with intelligent alerts and seamless multi-location tracking.
- Automatic low-stock alerts
- Multi-location visibility
- Fast stock adjustments
- Comprehensive audit trails
Professional Reporting
Generate clean, organized reports that export perfectly to Excel - no more 'garbage' exports that are impossible to work with.
- 30+ professional report types
- Clean Excel exports
- Custom date ranges
- Real-time data access
Why Manufacturers Choose Controlata
The advantages of modern manufacturing software
True Cloud Solution
Access your manufacturing data from anywhere with our secure cloud platform. No expensive servers or IT maintenance required.
Transparent Pricing
Start at just $39/month with no hidden fees, implementation costs, or expensive per-user charges. Scale affordably as you grow.
Quick Implementation
Get started in days, not months. Our intuitive design means your team can be productive immediately with minimal training.
Complete Cost Visibility
Track materials, labor, equipment, and utilities in one system. Make informed decisions with accurate, real-time cost data.
Reliable Mobile Access
Manage operations on-the-go with our responsive web interface that works perfectly on any device - no buggy apps required.
Outstanding Support
Get help when you need it with responsive support from our technical team who understand manufacturing operations.
Seamless Migration from Fishbowl
We make switching easy and risk-free
Data Migration Support
Our team helps migrate your existing data from Fishbowl to ensure a smooth transition with zero data loss.
Training & Onboarding
Comprehensive training ensures your team quickly adapts to Controlata's intuitive interface and powerful features.
Risk-Free Trial
Test Controlata for 14 days with full access to all features. See the difference modern software can make.