Eccolo vs. Stocksmith
Eccolo is studio management software built for independent makers. Orders, production runs, inventory, quotes, deposits and a client portal live in one streamlined app, from $15/month with a 30-day free trial.
Stocksmith, formerly Craftybase, is inventory, costing and manufacturing software aimed at small-batch manufacturers and product brands, like cosmetics and food producers. It’s strong on cost per unit, recipes and batch tracking, and syncs stock with Shopify, Faire and Amazon. Its site doesn’t list quotes, invoices or a client portal. Plans start at $41/month billed annually.
Side by side
| Feature | ECCOLO | STOCKSMITH (formerly Craftybase) |
|---|---|---|
| Built for makers, orders & production | Yes | Small-batch manufacturers |
| Cost breakdown & margin | Yes | Yes, cost per unit |
| Quotes & invoices | Yes | Not listed |
| Client portal | Yes | Not listed |
| Deposits & payment requests | Yes | Not listed |
| Production & inventory | Yes | Yes, recipes and batches |
| Uses AI | No | No |
| Starting price | $15/mo, 30-day free trial | From $41/mo billed annually, 14-day free trial |
Stocksmith details are based on stocksmith.io, checked November 2026. “Not listed” means their site doesn’t mention it. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@eccolo.app.
Choose Eccolo if you...
- make physical things and take custom orders or commissions
- want quotes, deposits, production and client updates in one place
- would rather not build or maintain your own system
- want to get onboarded and using project management software quickly
- don’t want to get locked into a high monthly bill
Questions
Can I try Eccolo before switching from Stocksmith (formerly Craftybase)?
Yes. Every new studio gets 30 days free, so you can run real orders in Eccolo before you commit.
Is Eccolo built for makers or service businesses?
Makers. Eccolo is designed around physical, custom-made work: materials, production, inventory and lead times.