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Megaventory vs TradeGecko

Megaventory logo

Megaventory

Inventory

Order and inventory management for SMBs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TradeGecko logo

TradeGecko

Inventory

Complete inventory and order management platform

From
On request
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; TradeGecko the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce
  • They diverge on capability: Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, TradeGecko covers Inventory management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Megaventory and TradeGecko actually diverge.

Attributes where Megaventory and TradeGecko differ
AttributeMegaventoryTradeGecko
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20102012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

  • Inventory tracking
  • Manufacturing
  • Multi-location
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • API access support

Only in TradeGecko

  • Inventory management
  • Purchase order automation
  • Supplier management
  • Multi-location support
  • Analytics dashboard
  • API integration
  • Mobile app support

Both cover

  • Order management
  • Shopify
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based 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 TradeGecko
  • Multi-location inventory management across up to 20 locations with Pro plannot TradeGecko
  • Growing businesses requiring custom plans beyond Pro specifications via Enterprise tiernot TradeGecko

TradeGecko

  • Wholesale managementnot Megaventory
  • Distribution operationsnot Megaventory
  • Multichannel sellingnot Megaventory
  • B2B commercenot 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

TradeGecko

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce

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

TradeGecko

On request
  • Essentials$99/month
    • Basic inventory
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$249/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Full features
    • 25 users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Megaventory if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want manufacturing.
Megaventory review

Choose TradeGecko if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want purchase order automation.
TradeGecko review

Questions people ask

Is Megaventory or TradeGecko better?
Neither clearly leads. Megaventory starts at Free and TradeGecko at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Megaventory or TradeGecko?
Megaventory has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Megaventory and On request for TradeGecko.
Does Megaventory or TradeGecko run on more platforms?
Megaventory runs on Web. TradeGecko runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
Can I use Megaventory for free?
Yes. Megaventory has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TradeGecko starts at On request.
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 TradeGecko is typically brought in for.
What can Megaventory do that TradeGecko cannot?
Megaventory covers Inventory tracking, Manufacturing, Multi-location, WooCommerce. TradeGecko covers Inventory management, Purchase order automation, Supplier management, Multi-location support. Both handle Order management, Shopify, Web support, Cloud-based 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.

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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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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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