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FlipperHelper vs Orbit

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FlipperHelper compared with Orbit
Detail FlipperHelperOrbit logo Orbit
What it doesFree inventory and profit tracker for resellers who source in person at car boots, charity shops and flea markets Local project workspace for developers on macOS
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inGB GB
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingCompletely free to download and use. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads, no account required. FlipperHelper Pro (web portal, eBay sync, multi-device sync) is in development but pricing has not been finalised. Free: up to 3 projects with all core features. Pro: $29/year for unlimited projects, priority email support, all future updates, and activation on 3 devices.
Key features
  • Track items across 16 selling platforms including eBay, Vinted, Facebook Marketplace, Depop, Poshmark and Mercari
  • Offline-first functionality with full feature access at markets with no signal
  • Automatic profit calculation after all fees and expenses
  • Multi-currency support with daily exchange rates
  • Photo capture for up to 10 images per item
  • One-tap Google Sheets export and ZIP backup
  • Money Flow dashboard showing revenue, costs and profit by time period
  • Automatic SKU generation using Crockford Base32 encoding
  • Keep repositories, tasks, notes, and files together in one workspace
  • GitHub and GitLab integration with repository activity in project inbox
  • Dependency checking for security advisories and updates
  • AI-powered note-to-task conversion via scratchpad
  • MCP integration for AI client connections
  • Task boards and lists
  • Document and assets management
  • Local storage with no cloud upload required
  • Support for multiple linked repositories per project
  • Works on Apple silicon and Intel Macs
What makes it different
  • Built by a solo developer specifically for real in-person reselling, not a funded product designed by a boardroom
  • Fully offline operation designed around markets with poor or no signal, not offline as an afterthought
  • Real profit calculation that includes all costs from day one, including trip expenses split per item
  • 100% free forever with no hidden fees, ads or mandatory account creation
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no cloud upload
  • Keeps code in original folders while organizing project context
  • GitHub and GitLab activity surfaced directly in projects
  • Optional AI features without vendor lock-in
  • Free tier supports up to 3 projects with all core features
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes02
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)311
Citation Flow (Majestic)2314
Referring domains (Majestic)228

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