Updated May 2026

The best Craftybase alternative for handmade makers

Craftybase raised prices to $49-$79/month in 2024 and still has no FDA compliance features. FormulaLedger gives you the same inventory + BOM tools at $19/month — and adds the MoCRA compliance module no other tool under $100/month offers.

Craftybase

$49 – $79

/month · No MoCRA compliance

FormulaLedger

$19 – $39

/month · MoCRA compliance included

FeatureFormulaLedgerCraftybase
Material inventory
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Production run tracking
COGS auto-calculation
Low stock alerts
Shopify integrationComing soon
Etsy integrationComing soon
FDA MoCRA compliance records
INCI ingredient master
Formula version control
MoCRA CSV export
Adverse event log
Starter price$19/mo$49/mo
With compliance features$39/moNot available

Why MoCRA compliance matters

The FDA's Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), signed December 2022, created new requirements for cosmetic makers — even small ones. While businesses under $1M revenue are exempt from product listing and facility registration, all cosmetic makers must maintain:

  • Safety substantiation records for every product
  • Responsible person designation on all labels (required since December 2024)
  • Adverse event reporting for serious events within 15 business days
  • INCI ingredient labeling in descending order by weight

Note: Eye-area products do NOT qualify for the small business exemption regardless of revenue. Candles are CPSC jurisdiction, not FDA — no MoCRA requirements apply. True soap (saponified oils only, no beauty claims) is also exempt.

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