Software · head to head
Sortly vs Megaventory
The short version
- Only Sortly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android; Megaventory pro plan limited to 5 standard users; additional users cost $45 per month each (up to 35 total)
- They diverge on capability: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Megaventory covers Inventory tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Sortly and Megaventory actually diverge.
| Attribute | Sortly | Megaventory |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $135/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2013 | 2010 |
Identical on both: 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 Sortly
- Photo-based inventory
- Multi-location support
- Custom categories
- Low stock notifications
- Barcode scanning
- CSV export
- API access
- Zapier
Only in Megaventory
- Inventory tracking
- Order management
- Manufacturing
- Multi-location
- WooCommerce
- Shopify
- Magento
- QuickBooks
Both cover
- Web support
- Cloud-based support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Sortly
- Visual inventory trackingnot Megaventory
- Asset managementnot Megaventory
- Photo documentationnot Megaventory
- Mobile inventorynot Megaventory
Megaventory
- Small inventory operations with Pro plan's 50,000 transaction capacity and 5 usersnot Sortly
- Multi-location inventory management across up to 20 locations with Pro plannot Sortly
- Growing businesses requiring custom plans beyond Pro specifications via Enterprise tiernot Sortly
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Sortly
- Mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
- Minimal advanced reporting features lacking depth and customization options
- No native serial number tracking capability, limiting asset management functionality
- Synchronization problems occur when reconnecting from offline mode
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
Sortly
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.
Megaventory
$135/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Megaventory review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Sortly if
- You need photo-based inventory.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want multi-location support.
Questions people ask
- Is Sortly or Megaventory better?
- Neither clearly leads. Sortly 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, Sortly or Megaventory?
- Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sortly and $135/month for Megaventory.
- Does Sortly or Megaventory run on more platforms?
- Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android. Megaventory runs on Web.
- Can I use Sortly for free?
- Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Megaventory starts at $135/month.
- What is Sortly best used for?
- Sortly is most often used for visual inventory tracking, asset management, photo documentation, mobile inventory. Of those, visual inventory tracking and asset management are not what Megaventory is typically brought in for.
- What can Sortly do that Megaventory cannot?
- Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Order management, Manufacturing, Multi-location. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Sortly: What is included in Sortly's free plan?
Sortly's free plan includes 100 unique items and 1 user license, sufficient for testing or very small inventories, with permanent access.
SourceSortly: What are Sortly's paid tier pricing and item limits?
Sortly offers Advanced ($49/month, 500 items), Ultra ($149/month, 2,000 items), Premium ($299/month, 5,000 items), and Enterprise with custom pricing for 10,000+ items. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.
SourceSortly: Does Sortly offer offline functionality?
Sortly has offline mode on mobile apps, though with potential synchronization issues when reconnecting. Offline mode is not available on the free plan.
SourceSortly: Does Sortly have a mobile app?
Yes, Sortly offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. However, users report slow performance and occasional crashes, plus lack of bulk actions available on the web platform.
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