No drivers, no SDK
Keyboard-wedge scanners work immediately — pair, focus the field, scan.
Real scanners
Bluetooth & USB Barcode Scanner Software
Use a real barcode gun — wired or Bluetooth — or just your phone camera. Both look up items instantly and adjust quantities on the spot.
- Any keyboard-wedge scanner works with zero configuration
- Phone cameras scan too, through the native apps or the web
- Scan-in and scan-out adjust stock and log every movement
- Unknown barcode? Start a new item pre-filled with the code
Do you need a dedicated barcode scanner?
Honestly, most small businesses do not — at least not at first. A phone camera scans a barcode in about a second, which is fine for a few dozen scans a day. The moment you are scanning continuously, a hardware gun pays for itself in wrist comfort alone.
Both work here with no setup. A Bluetooth or USB scanner behaves like a keyboard: it types the barcode into whichever field has focus, so pairing it to an approved device is the entire configuration process.
What you get
Camera scanning included
Every phone is a scanner through the iPhone and Android apps.
Scan to find
Scanning a known barcode jumps straight to the item and its shelf location.
Scan to create
Scanning an unknown code opens a new item form with the barcode already filled in.
Generate your own
Items without a barcode get one generated, printable one-off or 12 to a sheet.
Guns tracked individually
Native apps register each attached gun separately so you can revoke one without the others.
The cheapest scanner is the one already in your pocket
Start with phones. Add a $30 Bluetooth gun at the busiest station when volume justifies it. Nothing in the software needs to change.
How it works
1
Pair or open the camera
Connect a Bluetooth scanner to an approved device, or use the in-app camera scanner.
2
Scan an item
The item opens instantly with its quantity, location and details.
3
Adjust and go
Scan in or out; the count updates and the movement is logged automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What barcode scanner should I buy for a small business?
Any inexpensive Bluetooth or USB "keyboard wedge" model — the kind sold for $25–60 — works, because they simply type the code like a keyboard. Do not pay for SDK-based industrial scanners unless you need drop-resistance or all-day battery. Buy one, test it at your busiest station for a week, then buy more if it earns its place.
Can I use my phone instead of buying scanners?
Yes, and most small operations do exactly that. Phone cameras handle typical retail and stockroom volumes comfortably. The practical limit is repetition: if one person scans for hours, a hardware gun is faster and much kinder on the hand.
What if an item has no barcode?
Generate one. Any item can be given a barcode and printed as a single label or a sheet of twelve, which is the normal approach for loose parts, homemade goods and repackaged stock.
What happens when I scan a barcode the system does not recognise?
You are offered a new item pre-filled with that barcode, so receiving unfamiliar stock becomes a create-and-scan flow rather than a dead end. If you are on a paid plan you can photograph the item and let AI fill in the name and description.
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Ready to try it?
Start free with 50 items — no credit card, no trial countdown. Import your spreadsheet and you have a working system in minutes.