Item-level inventory, not just unit numbers
Catalog every item with photos, dimensions, condition, and a warehouse → zone → aisle → bin location. Find any piece in seconds.
Storage software
Storage Software for Movers, White-Glove & Boutique 3PLs
Modern storage software built around the item, not the unit. Track what you store, bill for it automatically, and give every client a self-serve portal — all in one workspace.
What is modern storage software?
Storage software is the operations platform that storage and logistics operators use to run the business: tracking what's stored, who owns it, where it lives, when it moves, and what it costs. For decades, storage software meant facility-management software — unit numbers, leases, gate codes, and late fees. That model still works for traditional drive-up self-storage.
But a growing share of the industry — valet storage, white-glove, fine art, AV rental, boutique 3PL — has moved past it. Their customers don't want to drive out with a hand truck. They want to log in, see what they have, and ask for a specific item back. That single shift changes everything about what storage software has to do.
Stowley is storage software built for that operator. Every item has its own record, photos, condition history, and location down to the bin. Every client has a private portal. Billing runs itself. Work orders move from request to delivery with full audit history.
Key capabilities
Multi-location, multi-warehouse
Model unlimited warehouses, zones, aisles, and bins. Move items between locations with full audit history.
Branded self-serve client portal
Every client gets a scoped portal where they browse their own items, request pull-outs, and message your team.
Recurring billing & auto-pay
Generate storage invoices on a schedule, auto-charge cards or ACH on file via Stripe, and let aging buckets surface past-due accounts automatically.
QR codes on every item
Print labels on standard stock, scan from any phone, no separate hardware or scanner app.
Condition reports & damage maps
Six-side photo intake and a visual damage map protect you from disputes and give clients chain-of-custody documentation.
Item-level storage software vs. legacy facility software
| Capability | Legacy facility software | Stowley |
|---|---|---|
| Unit of tracking | Rented unit numbers | Individual items with photos and condition history |
| Client access | Email or phone call | Self-serve branded portal scoped to their items |
| Billing | Monthly invoice, manual chasing | Recurring invoices + auto-pay + automatic aging |
| Pickups & deliveries | Not supported, or a separate tool | Built-in work orders with shared calendar and ICS sync |
| Condition documentation | Paper or none | Six-side photos + damage maps, timestamped |
| Hardware | Barcode scanners + scanner app | Print QR labels, scan from any phone |
Frequently Asked
- What is storage software?
- Storage software is the operating system that storage and logistics operators use to track items, manage clients, schedule pickups and deliveries, send invoices, and provide self-serve client access. Modern storage software tracks individual items — not just rented unit numbers — and integrates billing, scheduling, and a client portal into one workspace.
- How is Stowley different from facility-management storage software?
- Most legacy storage software is built around the real-estate model — unit numbers, leases, gate codes, late fees. Stowley is built around the item — what's inside, where it is on a warehouse → zone → aisle → bin map, who owns it, when it was last photographed, and what it costs to store. If your customers want pickups, deliveries, or photos of their stuff, you need item-level storage software.
- Can storage software handle recurring billing and auto-pay?
- Yes. Stowley generates recurring storage invoices on the schedule you set and auto-charges a card or ACH method on file via Stripe Connect. Aging buckets and past-due tracking happen automatically.
- Is Stowley a good fit for valet storage and white-glove operators?
- Yes — those are exactly the operators item-level storage software is built for. Self-serve client portals, condition reports, scheduled deliveries, and per-item visibility are baseline features, not add-ons.
- Do I need separate hardware or apps for the field?
- No. QR labels print on standard stock and scan through any phone camera. Field crews use the mobile app for intake, scanning, condition photos, and signature capture.
- Can I migrate from spreadsheets or my current storage software?
- Yes. Stowley supports bulk import for clients, items, and locations, and the team can help with a migration plan from common legacy systems.
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ReadBoutique 3PL software
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