Migration guide
Moving to MaxInvent from Linnworks
A UK multi-channel commerce operations alternative with transparent per-order pricing, conditional Temu platform labels, permitted own-courier fulfilment and documented live connectors. Migration timing is confirmed after discovery.
Temu fulfilment, your way
Buy and print an eligible Temu platform label, or use a permitted own-courier route through enabled booking or manual carrier/tracking entry. Temu controls order eligibility.
Buyer evaluation criteria
Why sellers consider a change
Buyers considering a move from Linnworks can compare five practical areas using each vendor's current documentation, written quote and an evaluation against their own workflows.
Public, per-order pricing
MaxInvent publishes three public launch tiers (Starter £99.99, Growth £299.99, Scale from £499). Current overage terms are 5p/order on Starter and Growth; Scale volume overage from 5p/order. Monthly plans are rolling, billed monthly in advance, and annual prepay saves 10%. Linnworks' official pricing page is quote-based and says pricing is tiered by monthly orders, with overages and paid add-ons.
Two Temu fulfilment routes
Buy and print an eligible Temu platform label, or use a permitted own-courier route through an enabled integration or manual carrier/tracking entry.
Onboarding scope stated upfront
Standard Starter and Growth onboarding is included. Complex Scale and Enterprise migration work is scoped after discovery and quoted before work begins.
Modern UI and built-in automation
MaxInvent is built on a modern React stack with keyboard-first dispatch, auto-split, auto-print and auto-enrich built in as standard — not as paid add-ons or custom scripts.
UK-first marketplace focus
Temu UK, TikTok Shop UK, Groupon UK, ClearanceFood and others are built with UK seller workflows in mind. We build key UK connectors in-house rather than depending only on generic third-party middleware.
The MaxInvent approach
What's different with MaxInvent
These are product differences to verify against both vendors' current documentation and your own requirements before making a decision.
Temu platform labels and own courier
Choose, buy and print an eligible Temu platform label in MaxInvent, or use a permitted own-courier route. Tracking submission is conditional and failures remain visible.
Per-order pricing, not per-user
Add as many warehouse staff, dispatchers and managers as you need — we don't charge per seat. You pay for the orders you process, not the people who process them.
London primary, Ireland DR
Customer data is designed for UK primary hosting in AWS London, with a tenant-isolated database model. Confirm any specific data residency requirement in your agreement.
Automation-first dispatch
Parcel splitting by quantity, weight and dimensions, enabled label printing, enrichment and staff-reviewed allocation are in the verified product scope. Automatic cross-warehouse splitting is not claimed.
No long contracts
Monthly rolling billing, cancel before your next renewal, or save 10% with annual prepay. No long-term contract required.
UK support from the team that builds it
Support reaches the UK-based MaxInvent team, with engineering involvement where required. Response and resolution timing depend on plan, severity and agreed terms.
Side-by-side
MaxInvent vs Linnworks — at a glance
A like-for-like view of the capabilities that matter most to UK multi-channel sellers. All competitor entries below are based on publicly available Linnworks product documentation and pricing pages at the time shown. Please verify directly with Linnworks before purchasing.
Comparison data verified
April 2026
Based on publicly available Linnworks product documentation at the date shown. Please verify current features and pricing directly with the vendor before any purchasing decision.
Method: we compare same-purpose inventory/order-management platforms using material, relevant and verifiable features: pricing model, marketplace coverage, dispatch workflow, data residency and migration path. We do not use competitor logos or screenshots and we will correct dated information if notified.
See our claims methodology for how pricing, “only” and comparison claims are reviewed.
Comparison based on publicly available Linnworks product documentation and pricing pages at the verification date shown above. Linnworks is a registered trademark of Linn Systems Limited; MaxInvent is an independent UK company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with Linnworks. All claims about Linnworks describe information available on their own website at the date of verification — please check their current documentation before making any purchasing decision.
The migration path
How the move actually works
A Linnworks-to-MaxInvent migration depends on source data, mappings, connectors, history and cut-over controls. Here is the discovery-led shape.
- 1
Discovery workshop
Initial discoveryWe review your current Linnworks setup — channels, warehouses, couriers, team size — and identify anything non-standard. You tell us what works, what doesn't, what's a must-keep.
- 2
Data export from Linnworks
DiscoveryLinnworks exposes CSV export for products, customers, suppliers and open orders. We handle the mapping into MaxInvent's schema, including SKU/variant structures, stock levels and open-order state.
- 3
Marketplace re-authentication
ConfigurationEach marketplace OAuth connection (eBay, Amazon, TikTok Shop, Temu, Groupon) is re-issued against MaxInvent. Your listings stay live on the marketplace — we connect to them, we don't re-create them.
- 4
Parallel-run phase
Parallel validationMaxInvent runs alongside Linnworks in read-only mode for an agreed validation window. You verify orders, stock levels and dispatch before any marketplace writes move to MaxInvent.
- 5
Go-live + Linnworks cancellation
Controlled cut-overCut-over to MaxInvent as your source of truth. We'll help time the Linnworks cancellation so you're not paying for both. Courier accounts, Xero, B2B portal migrate the same week.
FAQ
Migration questions, answered
How long does a Linnworks migration really take?+
Timing depends on channels, data quality, scripts, reports and migration scope. Standard Starter and Growth onboarding is included; complex Scale or Enterprise migration work is quoted after discovery.
Do I have to cancel Linnworks before I start with MaxInvent?+
No. Use an agreed read-only parallel validation window, reconcile the required records and cut over only after the acceptance checks pass. The duration depends on discovery and evidence.
Will my eBay, Amazon and TikTok Shop listings stay live?+
Yes. We connect MaxInvent to your existing marketplace accounts via their APIs. Your listings don't move, they don't come down, they don't change IDs. MaxInvent just becomes the new system that reads and writes them.
What about my Linnworks courier accounts?+
Evri is implemented and Amazon Shipping is available where eligible. Other carrier accounts require permissions, mappings and API availability. Temu orders can use an eligible platform label or a permitted own-courier route; manual carrier/tracking entry is separate.
Can MaxInvent handle high-volume UK multi-channel operations?+
MaxInvent uses tenant-isolated databases and asynchronous marketplace synchronisation. Expected volume, performance and warehouse-allocation requirements are scoped during discovery; automatic cross-warehouse splitting is not claimed.
Does MaxInvent support custom workflows the way Linnworks does?+
MaxInvent exposes webhooks, a full REST API, and built-in automations (auto-split, auto-enrich, auto-print, rule-based routing) as standard. We do not currently ship a custom scripting language. For most teams the built-in automations cover the use case; if you rely heavily on bespoke scripts today, we'll scope that specifically in the discovery call.
Is MaxInvent affiliated with Linnworks?+
No. MaxInvent is an independent UK company with no affiliation, endorsement, partnership or licensing relationship with Linnworks or Linn Systems Limited. Linnworks is a registered trademark of Linn Systems Limited. We reference Linnworks here only for factual, non-misleading comparative purposes permitted under the UK Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008.
Ready to see how the switch works in practice?
A 30-minute demo on your own Linnworks data — we'll show you exactly how the migration would land for your operation, with no sales pressure.