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Megaventory vs Propel

Megaventory logo

Megaventory

Inventory

Order and inventory management for SMBs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Propel

Manufacturing

PLM, quality and product information management built on the Salesforce platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Megaventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Megaventory single Pro plan tier; no tiered options for different business sizes; Propel your product data lives in a Salesforce org, so a future decision to leave Salesforce becomes a PLM migration as well as a CRM one, and the extraction is not trivial.
  • They diverge on capability: Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Propel covers Item and BOM management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Megaventory and Propel actually diverge.

Attributes where Megaventory and Propel differ
AttributeMegaventoryPropel
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Cloud, API
CategoryInventoryManufacturing
Founded2010Unknown

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 Megaventory

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

Only in Propel

  • Item and BOM management
  • Change management
  • Quality management
  • Product information management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Native Salesforce
  • Licence types

What people use each for

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

Megaventory

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

Propel

  • A medical device company needing linked design control and CAPA records for an ISO 13485 audit without an on-premise PLM programmenot Megaventory
  • A consumer products firm publishing the same product record to engineering, packaging and e-commerce teamsnot Megaventory
  • A company already standardised on Salesforce that wants product data governed with the same admin skills as the CRMnot Megaventory
  • A hardware manufacturer routing customer complaints straight to the part revision and supplier that caused themnot Megaventory

Where each one falls short

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

Megaventory

  • Single Pro plan tier; no tiered options for different business sizes
  • Additional users cost $45 per month each up to 35 total users
  • Additional transaction blocks cost $45 per month per 25k transactions up to 200k total
  • Enterprise plan pricing requires contacting sales for custom quote

Propel

  • Your product data lives in a Salesforce org, so a future decision to leave Salesforce becomes a PLM migration as well as a CRM one, and the extraction is not trivial.
  • CAD data management is handled through connectors rather than natively; Propel manages metadata and files well but is not a substitute for a CAD vault on large assemblies.
  • The published cost bands are extremely wide, from 10,000 to 500,000 US dollars a year, and setup can approach the annual licence, so early budgeting without a scoped quote is close to meaningless.
  • Licence roles are split across Performance, Quality, Enrichment, Collaboration and Partner types, and buyers frequently discover mid-project that a user needs a more expensive role than budgeted.
  • Salesforce platform limits such as governor limits, API call ceilings and storage allowances apply, and organisations with very large BOMs or heavy integration traffic hit them in ways a purpose-built PLM would not surface.

Pricing, plan by plan

Megaventory

Free
  • Pro$135/month
    • 5 users
    • 50k transactions
    • 20 locations
  • Pro (annual)$121.5/month
    • 5 users
    • 50k transactions
    • 20 locations

Propel

On request
  • Propel$undefined/year
    • Annual user-based licensing in role types
    • Salesforce platform access included in each licence
    • Indicative small deployment band of 10,000 to 150,000 USD a year plus 10,000 to 25,000 setup

Which should you pick?

Choose Megaventory if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want order management.
Megaventory review

Choose Propel if

  • You need item and bom management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud, API.
  • You also want change management.
Propel review

Questions people ask

Is Megaventory or Propel better?
Neither clearly leads. Megaventory starts at Free and Propel at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Megaventory or Propel?
Megaventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Megaventory and On request for Propel.
Does Megaventory or Propel run on more platforms?
Megaventory runs on Web. Propel runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud, API.
Can I use Megaventory for free?
Yes. Megaventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Propel starts at On request.
What is Megaventory best used for?
Megaventory is most often used for small inventory operations with pro plan's 50,000 transaction capacity and 5 users, multi-location inventory management across up to 20 locations with pro plan, growing businesses requiring custom plans beyond pro specifications via enterprise tier. Of those, small inventory operations with pro plan's 50,000 transaction capacity and 5 users and multi-location inventory management across up to 20 locations with pro plan are not what Propel is typically brought in for.
What can Megaventory do that Propel cannot?
Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Manufacturing, Multi-location. Propel covers Item and BOM management, Change management, Quality management, Product information management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Megaventory: What is included in Megaventory's Pro plan?

The Pro plan costs $135 per month ($121.50/month with annual billing) and includes 5 users, 50,000 transactions, 20 locations, 20,000 product SKUs, 20,000 clients, and 2 hours of training.

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Propel: Do I need to buy Salesforce separately?

No. Each Propel licence includes Salesforce platform access, and end users do not need their own Salesforce licences or Salesforce expertise.

Megaventory: How much does Megaventory charge for additional users?

Megaventory charges $45 per month for each additional user, up to a maximum of 35 total users on the platform.

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Propel: Does being on Salesforce lock me in?

Practically, yes. The application, its configuration and your product data all sit in a Salesforce org, which is a real consideration at renewal.

Megaventory: Does Megaventory offer a free trial?

Yes, Megaventory offers a 15-day free trial with no obligation to continue to a paid subscription. Non-profit organizations can contact Megaventory for discounted subscription rates.

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Propel: What does it cost?

Propel publishes indicative bands rather than list prices: roughly 10,000 to 150,000 US dollars a year for a small deployment and 250,000 to 500,000 for a large one, plus setup.

Propel: Is it suitable for regulated medical devices?

Yes, that is a core segment; the quality module covers CAPA, non-conformance, audits and training records with electronic signatures.

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