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ERPNext vs Megaventory

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ERPNext

Software

Open-source ERP solution for SMEs and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Megaventory logo

Megaventory

Software

Order and inventory management for SMBs

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ERPNext has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ERPNext the software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it; Megaventory pro plan limited to 5 standard users; additional users cost $45 per month each (up to 35 total)
  • They diverge on capability: ERPNext covers Accounting, Megaventory covers Inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ERPNext and Megaventory actually diverge.

Attributes where ERPNext and Megaventory differ
AttributeERPNextMegaventory
Starting priceFree$135/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebWeb
Founded20142010

Identical on both: 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 ERPNext

  • Accounting
  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Human Resources
  • Payment gateways
  • Email systems
  • Custom extensions
  • Third-party APIs

Only in Megaventory

  • Inventory tracking
  • Order management
  • Multi-location
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Magento
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ERPNext

  • Open source ERP covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and HRnot Megaventory
  • Self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensingnot Megaventory

Megaventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

ERPNext

  • The software is AGPL-3.0 licensed, which imposes source disclosure obligations on anyone distributing a modified network service built on it
  • Managed hosting is priced per site and per server rather than per user, so a small team running several sites pays more than a large team on one
  • Dedicated server isolation and stronger reliability guarantees start at $125 a month
  • Self hosting is free but places upgrades, backups and availability entirely on the operator

Megaventory

  • Pro plan limited to 5 standard users; additional users cost $45 per month each (up to 35 total)
  • Pro plan limited to 50,000 transactions; additional capacity requires $45 per month per 25,000 transaction increment
  • Pro plan supports only 20 locations, 20,000 products, and 20,000 clients
  • Enterprise plans require custom contact for pricing above base Pro tier specifications

Pricing, plan by plan

ERPNext

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Open-source
    • Full functionality
    • Community support
  • Cloud Hosted$50/month
    • Cloud hosting
    • Managed backups
    • Email support

Megaventory

$135/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Megaventory review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ERPNext if

  • You need accounting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want inventory.
ERPNext review

Choose Megaventory if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You also want order management.
Megaventory review

Questions people ask

Is ERPNext or Megaventory better?
Neither clearly leads. ERPNext starts at Free and Megaventory at $135/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ERPNext or Megaventory?
ERPNext has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ERPNext and $135/month for Megaventory.
Does ERPNext or Megaventory run on more platforms?
ERPNext runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. Megaventory runs on Web.
Can I use ERPNext for free?
Yes. ERPNext has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Megaventory starts at $135/month.
What is ERPNext best used for?
ERPNext is most often used for open source erp covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and hr, self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensing. Of those, open source erp covering accounting, inventory, manufacturing and hr and self hosting a full business management suite without per user licensing are not what Megaventory is typically brought in for.
What can ERPNext do that Megaventory cannot?
ERPNext covers Accounting, Inventory, CRM, Human Resources. Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Multi-location, WooCommerce. Both handle Manufacturing, Web support.
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