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NetSuite vs Striven

NetSuite logo

NetSuite

ERP

Oracle cloud ERP covering finance, inventory, orders and commerce

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Striven logo

Striven

ERP

All-in-one business management for growing companies

From
$35/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NetSuite pricing is quote-based and renewal increases are a persistent and well-documented complaint, so negotiate the renewal terms in the first contract rather than the first year price; Striven occasional performance issues with slow load times in some modules
  • They diverge on capability: NetSuite covers Unified financials, Striven covers CRM.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NetSuite and Striven actually diverge.

Attributes where NetSuite and Striven differ
AttributeNetSuiteStriven
Starting priceOn request$35/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile, API
FoundedUnknown2008

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 NetSuite

  • Unified financials
  • Inventory and order management
  • Procurement
  • Revenue recognition
  • SuiteScript customisation
  • Multi-subsidiary

Only in Striven

  • CRM
  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • HR management
  • Inventory
  • QuickBooks
  • Outlook
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

NetSuite

  • Companies whose month-end close has become a multi-week reconciliation exercisenot Striven
  • Businesses preparing for an audit, funding round or acquisitionnot Striven
  • Multi-entity groups consolidating across currencies and tax regimesnot Striven
  • Operations that have outgrown QuickBooks but are not at SAP scalenot Striven

Striven

  • Software consolidationnot NetSuite
  • Business operationsnot NetSuite
  • Project-based businessesnot NetSuite

Where each one falls short

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

NetSuite

  • Pricing is quote-based and renewal increases are a persistent and well-documented complaint, so negotiate the renewal terms in the first contract rather than the first year price
  • Implementation is a project measured in months with partner fees that routinely match or exceed the first year licence
  • Per-user licensing makes occasional access expensive, and companies frequently under-license then discover the constraint in use
  • Customisation through SuiteScript accumulates, and heavily customised accounts become harder and costlier to upgrade
  • Reporting is capable but unintuitive, and most finance teams still export to a spreadsheet for board reporting

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

NetSuite

On request
  • NetSuite$undefined/year
    • Base platform licence
    • Per-user licences
    • Modules by requirement

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 NetSuite if

  • You need unified financials.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory and order management.
NetSuite review

Choose Striven if

  • You need crm.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, API.
  • You also want project management.
Striven review

Questions people ask

Is NetSuite or Striven better?
Neither clearly leads. NetSuite starts at On request and Striven at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NetSuite or Striven?
NetSuite starts at On request and Striven at $35/month.
Does NetSuite or Striven run on more platforms?
NetSuite runs on Web, iOS, Android. Striven runs on Web, Mobile, API.
What is NetSuite best used for?
NetSuite is most often used for companies whose month-end close has become a multi-week reconciliation exercise, businesses preparing for an audit, funding round or acquisition, multi-entity groups consolidating across currencies and tax regimes, operations that have outgrown quickbooks but are not at sap scale. Of those, companies whose month-end close has become a multi-week reconciliation exercise and businesses preparing for an audit, funding round or acquisition are not what Striven is typically brought in for.
What can NetSuite do that Striven cannot?
NetSuite covers Unified financials, Inventory and order management, Procurement, Revenue recognition. Striven covers CRM, Project management, Accounting, HR management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NetSuite: What does NetSuite actually cost?

Not published. The structure is a base platform licence plus per-user licences plus modules, on an annual contract, with implementation quoted separately. The implementation frequently matches or exceeds the first year licence.

Striven: 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.

Source
NetSuite: Why do people complain about renewals?

Renewal increases are the most consistent complaint from NetSuite customers. The leverage is at first signature, so negotiate renewal caps into the initial contract rather than assuming the first-year discount persists.

Striven: 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.

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NetSuite: When should a company move off QuickBooks?

Usually when reconciliation between finance, inventory and sales systems has become a recurring job rather than an occasional task, or when an audit, funding round or acquisition requires financials that withstand examination.

Striven: 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.

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NetSuite: Is it the same as Oracle Fusion ERP?

No. Oracle owns both. NetSuite serves the mid-market; Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP targets large enterprises. They are separate products with separate roadmaps.

Striven: 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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NetSuite: What is the biggest implementation risk?

Underestimating the partner effort and over-customising early. Customisation through SuiteScript is easy to add and expensive to carry, and heavily customised accounts are the ones that struggle at upgrade.

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