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inFlow vs TOTVS

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inFlow

Software

Inventory software for small to mid-size businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
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TOTVS

Software

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: inFlow user interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, TOTVS covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which inFlow and TOTVS actually diverge.

Attributes where inFlow and TOTVS differ
AttributeinFlowTOTVS
Starting price$129/monthOn request
PlatformsCloud, Web, Mobile scanning appCloud (SaaS)
Founded20031983

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 inFlow

  • Easy inventory tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Sales order management
  • Low stock alerts
  • Integration with accounting software
  • Barcode scanning
  • Email integration
  • Shopify

Only in TOTVS

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

Both cover

  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

inFlow

  • Simple inventory trackingnot TOTVS
  • Order managementnot TOTVS
  • Purchase controlnot TOTVS
  • Stock alertsnot TOTVS

TOTVS

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

Where each one falls short

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

inFlow

  • User interface feels outdated and difficult for new users to navigate
  • Customization options are limited with flaky screen customization functionality
  • Poor performance with large or complex inventories
  • Limited supply chain management features; focuses primarily on retail side
  • Basic plan has limited reporting options requiring upgrades for more reports
  • QuickBooks integration reported as problematic by users
  • BOM costing does not automatically update when raw part costs change
  • Audit trail limited to name and date, becoming insufficient as companies grow

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

inFlow

$129/month
  • Entrepreneur$129/month
    • 2 team members
    • 1 integration
    • 1,200 sales orders per year
  • Small Business$349/month
    • 5 team members
    • 3 integrations
    • 12,000 sales orders per year
  • Mid-Size$699/month
    • 10 team members
    • 5 integrations
    • Unlimited sales orders

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose inFlow if

  • You need easy inventory tracking.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app.
  • You also want purchase order management.

Choose TOTVS if

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

Questions people ask

Is inFlow or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. inFlow starts at $129/month and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, inFlow or TOTVS?
inFlow starts at $129/month and TOTVS at On request.
Does inFlow or TOTVS run on more platforms?
inFlow runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile scanning app. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
What is inFlow best used for?
inFlow is most often used for simple inventory tracking, order management, purchase control, stock alerts. Of those, simple inventory tracking and order management are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can inFlow do that TOTVS cannot?
inFlow covers Easy inventory tracking, Purchase order management, Sales order management, Low stock alerts. TOTVS covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, CRM. Both handle Cloud support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

inFlow: What team member limits does each inFlow plan include?

Entrepreneur plan includes 2 team members (annual billing USD 129/month), Small Business includes 5 team members (USD 349/month), and Mid-Size includes 10 team members (USD 699/month). Additional users cost USD 29-49/month.

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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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inFlow: Does inFlow include manufacturing features?

Yes. inFlow offers separate Manufacturing plans (Startup, Growth, Scale) with assembly and kit creation for product variants, starting at USD 179/month (annual billing).

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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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inFlow: How many integrations does each plan support?

Entrepreneur plan includes 1 integration, Small Business includes 3 integrations, and Mid-Size includes 5 integrations. Enterprise plan supports unlimited integrations.

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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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inFlow: Is there a free trial available?

Yes. inFlow offers a free 14-day trial without requiring a credit card.

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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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