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Odoo Inventory vs Megaventory

Odoo Inventory logo

Odoo Inventory

Software

Open source inventory management module

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Megaventory logo

Megaventory

Software

Order and inventory management for SMBs

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Odoo Inventory the One App Free plan covers a single app, so using Inventory alongside another Odoo app moves the account onto a paid plan; Megaventory pro plan limited to 5 standard users; additional users cost $45 per month each (up to 35 total)
  • They diverge on capability: Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Megaventory covers Inventory tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Odoo Inventory and Megaventory actually diverge.

Attributes where Odoo Inventory and Megaventory differ
AttributeOdoo InventoryMegaventory
Starting priceFree$135/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premiseWeb
Founded20052010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Odoo Inventory

  • Inventory management
  • Barcode scanning
  • Multi-warehouse
  • Automated replenishment
  • Odoo ERP modules
  • E-commerce
  • Accounting
  • Mobile app support

Only in Megaventory

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

Both cover

  • Manufacturing
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Odoo Inventory

  • Tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locationsnot Megaventory
  • Running receipts, deliveries and internal transfersnot Megaventory
  • Connecting inventory to Odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturingnot Megaventory

Megaventory

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

Where each one falls short

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

Odoo Inventory

  • The One App Free plan covers a single app, so using Inventory alongside another Odoo app moves the account onto a paid plan
  • The Standard plan at $16.90 per user per month is restricted to Odoo Online hosting
  • Odoo.sh and on premise hosting require the Custom plan at $25.50 per user per month
  • Odoo Studio, multi company management and external API access require the Custom plan
  • Billing is per user, defined as any employee with backend access to create, view or edit documents
  • The advertised discounted rates apply for the first 12 months, after which the list rates of $21.10 and $31.90 per user per month apply

Megaventory

  • Pro plan limited to 5 standard users; additional users cost $45 per month each (up to 35 total)
  • Pro plan limited to 50,000 transactions; additional capacity requires $45 per month per 25,000 transaction increment
  • Pro plan supports only 20 locations, 20,000 products, and 20,000 clients
  • Enterprise plans require custom contact for pricing above base Pro tier specifications

Pricing, plan by plan

Odoo Inventory

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Open source
    • Basic features
    • Community support
  • Standard$20/month
    • Full features
    • Hosting included
    • Email support
  • Custom$40/month
    • Customization
    • Studio access
    • Priority support

Megaventory

$135/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Megaventory review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Odoo Inventory if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise.
  • You also want barcode scanning.
Odoo Inventory review

Choose Megaventory if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You also want order management.
Megaventory review

Questions people ask

Is Odoo Inventory or Megaventory better?
Neither clearly leads. Odoo Inventory starts at Free and Megaventory at $135/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Odoo Inventory or Megaventory?
Odoo Inventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Odoo Inventory and $135/month for Megaventory.
Does Odoo Inventory or Megaventory run on more platforms?
Odoo Inventory runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud/On-premise. Megaventory runs on Web.
Can I use Odoo Inventory for free?
Yes. Odoo Inventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Megaventory starts at $135/month.
What is Odoo Inventory best used for?
Odoo Inventory is most often used for tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locations, running receipts, deliveries and internal transfers, connecting inventory to odoo sales, purchasing and manufacturing. Of those, tracking stock across multiple warehouses and locations and running receipts, deliveries and internal transfers are not what Megaventory is typically brought in for.
What can Odoo Inventory do that Megaventory cannot?
Odoo Inventory covers Inventory management, Barcode scanning, Multi-warehouse, Automated replenishment. Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Multi-location, WooCommerce. Both handle Manufacturing, Web support.
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