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DEAR Inventory vs TOTVS

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DEAR Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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TOTVS

Software

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DEAR Inventory dEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, TOTVS covers Financial management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and TOTVS differ
AttributeDEAR InventoryTOTVS
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedCloud (SaaS)
Founded20131983

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 DEAR Inventory

  • Inventory management
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Accounting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify
  • Amazon

Only in TOTVS

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

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Inventory

  • Manufacturing managementnot TOTVS
  • Order processingnot TOTVS
  • Stock controlnot TOTVS
  • Financial integrationnot TOTVS

TOTVS

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

Where each one falls short

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

DEAR Inventory

  • DEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator

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

DEAR Inventory

On request
  • Standard$249/month
    • Core features
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$449/month
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • 10 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$849/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DEAR Inventory if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want purchase orders.
DEAR 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 DEAR Inventory or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory starts at On request and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DEAR Inventory or TOTVS?
DEAR Inventory starts at On request and TOTVS at On request.
Does DEAR Inventory or TOTVS run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
What is DEAR Inventory best used for?
DEAR Inventory is most often used for manufacturing management, order processing, stock control, financial integration. Of those, manufacturing management and order processing are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that TOTVS cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Accounting. TOTVS covers Financial management, Supply chain, CRM, Compliance. Both handle Manufacturing, Web support.

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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