Inventory · head to head
Megaventory vs Striven
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; Striven occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules
- They diverge on capability: Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Striven covers CRM.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Megaventory and Striven actually diverge.
| Attribute | Megaventory | Striven |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $35/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile, API |
| Category | Inventory | ERP |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
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
- Xero
Only in Striven
- CRM
- Project management
- Accounting
- HR management
- Inventory
- Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Zapier
Both cover
- QuickBooks
- Web support
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 Striven
- Multi-location inventory management across up to 20 locations with Pro plannot Striven
- Growing businesses requiring custom plans beyond Pro specifications via Enterprise tiernot Striven
Striven
- Software consolidationnot Megaventory
- Business operationsnot Megaventory
- Project-based businessesnot 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
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
Megaventory
Free- Pro$135/month
- 5 users
- 50k transactions
- 20 locations
- Pro (annual)$121.5/month
- 5 users
- 50k transactions
- 20 locations
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 Megaventory if
- You need inventory tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want order management.
Choose Striven if
- You need crm.
- You work on Web, Mobile, API.
- You also want project management.
Questions people ask
- Is Megaventory or Striven better?
- Neither clearly leads. Megaventory starts at Free and Striven at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Megaventory or Striven?
- Megaventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Megaventory and $35/month for Striven.
- Does Megaventory or Striven run on more platforms?
- Megaventory runs on Web. Striven runs on Web, Mobile, API.
- Can I use Megaventory for free?
- Yes. Megaventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Striven starts at $35/month.
- 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 Striven is typically brought in for.
- What can Megaventory do that Striven cannot?
- Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Manufacturing, Multi-location. Striven covers CRM, Project management, Accounting, HR management. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support.
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.
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.
SourceMegaventory: 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.
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.
SourceMegaventory: 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.
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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