ERP · head to head
Focus Softnet vs Striven
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Focus Softnet no specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website; Striven occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules
- They diverge on capability: Focus Softnet covers Financial management, Striven covers Project management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Focus Softnet and Striven actually diverge.
| Attribute | Focus Softnet | Striven |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | $35/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Cloud, Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile, API |
| Founded | 1994 | 2008 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).
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 Focus Softnet
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Reporting
- Local tax systems
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
- Cloud platforms
- Data encryption
Only in Striven
- Project management
- Accounting
- HR management
- QuickBooks
- Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Zapier
- SSL encryption
Both cover
- Inventory
- CRM
- Cloud support
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Focus Softnet
- Cloud ERP covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assetsnot Striven
- Customer relationship management and lead nurturingnot Striven
- Human capital management including employee data and payrollnot Striven
- Industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant managementnot Striven
Striven
- Software consolidationnot Focus Softnet
- Business operationsnot Focus Softnet
- Project-based businessesnot Focus Softnet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Focus Softnet
- No specific pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
- Requires direct contact and free demo request to obtain pricing information
Striven
- Occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules
- Dated UI in places with clunky mobile app experience
- Very limited customization options compared to enterprise ERP solutions
- No Zapier or third-party app marketplace integration
Pricing, plan by plan
Focus Softnet
$300/month- Starter$300/month
- Core ERP modules
- Financial management
- GST compliance
- Professional$700/month
- All modules
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
Striven
$35/month- Standard$35/month
- Accounting
- CRM and sales
- Project management
- Enterprise$70/month
- All Standard features
- Advanced customization
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Focus Softnet if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
- You also want gst compliance.
Choose Striven if
- You need project management.
- You work on Web, Mobile, API.
- You also want accounting.
Questions people ask
- Is Focus Softnet or Striven better?
- Neither clearly leads. Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and Striven at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Focus Softnet or Striven?
- Focus Softnet starts at $300/month and Striven at $35/month.
- Does Focus Softnet or Striven run on more platforms?
- Focus Softnet runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Striven runs on Web, Mobile, API.
- What is Focus Softnet best used for?
- Focus Softnet is most often used for cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets, customer relationship management and lead nurturing, human capital management including employee data and payroll, industry specific operations such as warehouse, manufacturing, retail point of sale and restaurant management. Of those, cloud erp covering sales, accounting, procurement and fixed assets and customer relationship management and lead nurturing are not what Striven is typically brought in for.
- What can Focus Softnet do that Striven cannot?
- Focus Softnet covers Financial management, GST compliance, Reporting, Local tax systems. Striven covers Project management, Accounting, HR management, QuickBooks. Both handle Inventory, CRM, Cloud support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Focus Softnet: What is Focus Softnet's pricing model?
Focus Softnet operates a cloud-hosted, mobile-ready SaaS subscription model, but specific pricing structures are not published on their public website.
SourceStriven: What is Striven's pricing model?
Striven uses user-based pricing: Standard plan at $35/user/month and Enterprise plan at $70/user/month. For accounts with fewer than 5 users, an additional $25 per user applies.
SourceFocus Softnet: How can I get Focus Softnet pricing information?
Pricing inquiries require direct contact with their sales team. Contact them at [email protected] or call +91 40 4035 3535 to request a free demo.
SourceStriven: Does Striven offer a free trial or free tier?
Yes, Striven offers a 7-day free test drive with no credit card required. However, there is no permanent free version or free tier for production use.
SourceStriven: What modules does Striven include?
Striven includes accounting, CRM and sales management, project management, task management, inventory, HR, OKRs, and workflow automation across all plans.
SourceStriven: Does Striven offer optional add-ons like customer portals?
Yes, Striven offers optional monthly portal plans: free tier for up to 100 customers/vendors/applications per month, $99/month for 500, and $499/month for unlimited access.
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