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ABC Inventory vs TOTVS

A

ABC Inventory

Inventory Management

Free inventory software for Windows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TOTVS

ERP & Business Operations

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ABC Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, TOTVS covers Financial management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ABC Inventory and TOTVS differ
AttributeABC InventoryTOTVS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows DesktopCloud (SaaS)
CategoryInventory ManagementERP & Business Operations
Founded19951983

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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

  • Inventory tracking
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Multi-location
  • Excel export
  • Barcode printing
  • Label printing
  • Windows Desktop support

Only in TOTVS

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • CRM
  • Compliance
  • Brazilian tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems

What people use each for

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

ABC Inventory

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

TOTVS

  • Brazilian business managementnot ABC Inventory
  • Tax compliancenot ABC Inventory
  • Multi-module integrationnot ABC Inventory
  • Regional supportnot 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

TOTVS

  • Strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • Complex implementation required for enterprise deployments
  • Smaller feature set compared to global players like Oracle or SAP in some areas
  • Language and localization primarily focused on Portuguese and Spanish

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Inventory

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

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ABC Inventory if

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

Choose TOTVS if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud (SaaS).
  • You also want supply chain.
TOTVS review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Inventory or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Inventory starts at Free and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Inventory or TOTVS?
ABC Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ABC Inventory and On request for TOTVS.
Does ABC Inventory or TOTVS run on more platforms?
ABC Inventory runs on Windows Desktop. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
Can I use ABC Inventory for free?
Yes. ABC Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TOTVS starts at On request.
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 TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Inventory do that TOTVS cannot?
ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Multi-location. TOTVS covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, CRM.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TOTVS: What markets does TOTVS operate in?

TOTVS operates in 41 countries with dominant presence in Brazil (over 50% market share) and ranks among the top 3 ERP providers in Latin America.

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TOTVS: When was TOTVS founded?

TOTVS (originally Microsiga) was founded in 1983 by Laércio Cosentino and Ernesto Haberkorn. The company changed its name to TOTVS in 2005.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?

Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.

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TOTVS: What ERP solutions does TOTVS offer?

TOTVS provides cloud-based ERP systems designed for small, medium, and large enterprises with integrated modules for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and human resources.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS only for Brazilian companies?

No. TOTVS serves 41 countries globally, though it has strongest market penetration in Brazil and Latin America where it ranks as the largest emerging markets software firm.

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