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ABC Inventory vs Megaventory

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ABC Inventory

Inventory

Free inventory software for Windows

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Megaventory

Inventory

Order and inventory management for SMBs

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ABC Inventory the free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024; Megaventory single Pro plan tier; no tiered options for different business sizes
  • They diverge on capability: ABC Inventory covers Purchase orders, Megaventory covers Order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ABC Inventory and Megaventory actually diverge.

Attributes where ABC Inventory and Megaventory differ
AttributeABC InventoryMegaventory
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows DesktopWeb
Founded19952010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ABC Inventory

  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Excel export
  • Barcode printing
  • Label printing
  • Windows Desktop support

Only in Megaventory

  • Order management
  • Manufacturing
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Magento
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Inventory tracking
  • Multi-location

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ABC Inventory

  • Desktop inventorynot Megaventory
  • Order managementnot Megaventory
  • Purchasingnot Megaventory
  • Stock controlnot Megaventory

Megaventory

  • Small inventory operations with Pro plan's 50,000 transaction capacity and 5 usersnot ABC Inventory
  • Multi-location inventory management across up to 20 locations with Pro plannot ABC Inventory
  • Growing businesses requiring custom plans beyond Pro specifications via Enterprise tiernot ABC Inventory

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ABC Inventory

  • The free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024
  • The free licence excludes phone, email and online support, per the same capture of 20 November 2024

Megaventory

  • Single Pro plan tier; no tiered options for different business sizes
  • Additional users cost $45 per month each up to 35 total users
  • Additional transaction blocks cost $45 per month per 25k transactions up to 200k total
  • Enterprise plan pricing requires contacting sales for custom quote

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Inventory

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full features
    • Single user
    • Basic support
  • Network$199/month
    • Multi-user
    • Network access
    • Priority support

Megaventory

Free
  • Pro$135/month
    • 5 users
    • 50k transactions
    • 20 locations
  • Pro (annual)$121.5/month
    • 5 users
    • 50k transactions
    • 20 locations

Which should you pick?

Choose ABC Inventory if

  • You need purchase orders.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows Desktop.
  • You also want sales orders.
ABC Inventory review

Choose Megaventory if

  • You need order management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Megaventory review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Inventory or Megaventory better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Inventory starts at Free and Megaventory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Inventory or Megaventory?
ABC Inventory starts at Free and Megaventory at Free.
Does ABC Inventory or Megaventory run on more platforms?
ABC Inventory runs on Windows Desktop. Megaventory runs on Web.
Can I use ABC Inventory for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ABC Inventory best used for?
ABC Inventory is most often used for desktop inventory, order management, purchasing, stock control. Of those, desktop inventory and order management are not what Megaventory is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Inventory do that Megaventory cannot?
ABC Inventory covers Purchase orders, Sales orders, Excel export, Barcode printing. Megaventory covers Order management, Manufacturing, WooCommerce, Shopify. Both handle Inventory tracking, Multi-location.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Megaventory: What is included in Megaventory's Pro plan?

The Pro plan costs $135 per month ($121.50/month with annual billing) and includes 5 users, 50,000 transactions, 20 locations, 20,000 product SKUs, 20,000 clients, and 2 hours of training.

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Megaventory: How much does Megaventory charge for additional users?

Megaventory charges $45 per month for each additional user, up to a maximum of 35 total users on the platform.

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Megaventory: Does Megaventory offer a free trial?

Yes, Megaventory offers a 15-day free trial with no obligation to continue to a paid subscription. Non-profit organizations can contact Megaventory for discounted subscription rates.

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