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Megaventory vs Quartzy

Megaventory logo

Megaventory

Inventory

Order and inventory management for SMBs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quartzy logo

Quartzy

Inventory

Lab inventory and ordering software funded by the supply marketplace attached to it

From
$50/month
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; Quartzy the vendor earns margin on supplies bought through its own Shop, so the recommended purchasing path is not necessarily the cheapest one for a university that already holds negotiated supplier contracts.
  • They diverge on capability: Megaventory covers Order management, Quartzy covers Request and approval.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Megaventory and Quartzy actually diverge.

Attributes where Megaventory and Quartzy differ
AttributeMegaventoryQuartzy
Starting priceFree$50/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer month by user tier
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory).

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

  • Order management
  • Manufacturing
  • Multi-location
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
  • Magento
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero

Only in Quartzy

  • Request and approval
  • Quartzy Shop
  • Order tracking
  • Spend reporting
  • Barcode scanning
  • PunchOut
  • Vendor catalogues

Both cover

  • Inventory tracking

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 Quartzy
  • Multi-location inventory management across up to 20 locations with Pro plannot Quartzy
  • Growing businesses requiring custom plans beyond Pro specifications via Enterprise tiernot Quartzy

Quartzy

  • An academic lab of three postdocs replacing a shared freezer spreadsheet that nobody updates after a reagent runs outnot Megaventory
  • A small biotech that wants requests approved by a lab manager before any money is committednot Megaventory
  • A principal investigator tracking consumable spend against separate grant codes for reportingnot Megaventory
  • A growing company standardising ordering across two lab sites so duplicate reagent purchases stopnot 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

Quartzy

  • The vendor earns margin on supplies bought through its own Shop, so the recommended purchasing path is not necessarily the cheapest one for a university that already holds negotiated supplier contracts.
  • Seat limits are tight, at three users on Academia and five on Industry, and exceeding them pushes you into a quoted Enterprise contract rather than a predictable per seat increment.
  • It is not a LIMS: there is no sample workflow, instrument integration, electronic lab notebook or 21 CFR Part 11 audit trail, so a lab moving toward regulated work will need a second system.
  • Prices are billed annually, so the USD 250 Industry plan is a USD 3,000 upfront commitment for a five-person team, which is significant for an early-stage company.
  • Supplier catalogue coverage and pricing accuracy vary by region, and labs outside the United States frequently find their usual distributors missing or their contract pricing not reflected.

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

Quartzy

$50/month
  • Academia$50/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 3 users
    • Inventory tracking and request workflow
  • Industry$250/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 5 users
    • Everything in Academia
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Quoted pricing
    • Unlimited users
    • PunchOut integration with institutional procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose Megaventory if

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

Choose Quartzy if

  • You need request and approval.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want quartzy shop.
Quartzy review

Questions people ask

Is Megaventory or Quartzy better?
Neither clearly leads. Megaventory starts at Free and Quartzy at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Megaventory or Quartzy?
Megaventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Megaventory and $50/month for Quartzy.
Does Megaventory or Quartzy run on more platforms?
Megaventory runs on Web. Quartzy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Megaventory for free?
Yes. Megaventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quartzy starts at $50/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 Quartzy is typically brought in for.
What can Megaventory do that Quartzy cannot?
Megaventory covers Order management, Manufacturing, Multi-location, WooCommerce. Quartzy covers Request and approval, Quartzy Shop, Order tracking, Spend reporting. Both handle Inventory tracking.

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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Quartzy: How much does Quartzy cost?

USD 50 per month billed annually for up to three users on Academia, USD 250 per month for up to five users on Industry, and quoted pricing for unlimited users on Enterprise.

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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Quartzy: Do I have to buy supplies through Quartzy?

No, you can record orders placed elsewhere. But the Shop is how Quartzy earns beyond the subscription, and supplier credits are tied to it.

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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Quartzy: Is Quartzy a LIMS?

No. It handles inventory and purchasing. It does not do sample workflow, instrument data or regulated electronic records.

Quartzy: What happens when we exceed the user limit?

You move to Enterprise, which is quoted rather than listed, so budget for a step change rather than an extra seat charge.

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