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Workd vs Fishbowl

Fishbowl is the go-to inventory add-on for QuickBooks users who've outgrown basic tracking. It's proven, reliable, and does what it says.

But modern distribution needs more than inventory tracking. Workd provides AI-powered operations that grow with your ambitions.

Quick Comparison

Architecture
Cloud-native AI vs Desktop/Hosted
Voice AI
Built-in vs Not available
CRM
Native vs Basic/Separate
Route Planning
Built-in vs Not available
Mobile
Modern native vs Limited

Beyond the QuickBooks Add-On

Fishbowl exists because QuickBooks inventory is too basic for serious distribution. For years, Fishbowl was the answer — add robust inventory management while keeping QuickBooks for accounting.

But the world has moved on. Cloud-native platforms, AI capabilities, voice ordering, integrated CRM, mobile-first design — these aren't "nice to have" anymore. They're how modern distribution operates.

Workd isn't a QuickBooks add-on. It's a complete distribution platform that can integrate with QuickBooks — or replace the need for it entirely.

What You're Missing with Fishbowl

Voice AI Agents

Fishbowl tracks inventory. Workd has AI agents that answer phones, take orders, check stock, and book meetings — all by voice, all automatically.

True Cloud Architecture

Fishbowl started as desktop software. Even hosted versions show their legacy. Workd is cloud-native, accessible anywhere, automatically updated.

Complete Customer Management

Fishbowl handles products. What about customer relationships, sales opportunities, service history? Workd includes full CRM capabilities.

Delivery & Route Optimization

Fishbowl gets products out the door. Where they go next isn't its problem. Workd optimizes routes, tracks deliveries, and notifies customers.

When to Consider the Switch

Stay with Fishbowl If...

  • • Inventory tracking is your only need
  • • QuickBooks integration is essential
  • • You don't need voice AI or CRM
  • • Local/desktop software works for you
  • • Current setup is working fine

Move to Workd If...

  • ✓ You're outgrowing Fishbowl's scope
  • ✓ AI/voice would transform operations
  • ✓ You need integrated CRM
  • ✓ Cloud-native matters to you
  • ✓ You want one platform, not add-ons

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