StockFlow vs Megaventory: Inventory Software Comparison [2026]

Megaventory offers a single Pro plan with a 15-day trial, multi-location stock and multi-level manufacturing. Compare it to StockFlow, which has a free plan and lower entry pricing but smaller limits.

By Tibeau De Grauwe, FounderUpdated September 2026

  • 25 products free
  • 14-day Pro trial
  • No credit card

Megaventory is a fuller platform; StockFlow is a lighter, cheaper start

StockFlow

Free plan, paid from 19/month

  • Free Starter plan: 25 products, 1 user, 1 warehouse
  • Professional: 2,000 products, 5 users, 2 warehouses
  • Barcode scanning and BOM on every plan
  • Public API and webhooks not generally available yet
Megaventory

Pro plan at $135/month

  • 20 locations, 20,000 products and 5 users included
  • API, all modules and all integrations included
  • BOM, work orders and multi-level manufacturing
  • 15-day free trial; no free plan stated

How they differ in practice

Megaventory is a broader inventory and order management platform. Its Pro plan (the entry plan) bundles 20 locations, 20,000 products, API access, every module and every integration into a single price, and it lists bills of materials, work orders and multiple-level manufacturing among its features. It is aimed at franchise networks, retail, wholesale and e-commerce businesses, and product manufacturers.

StockFlow is a lighter tool (built around accurate stock, phone-camera barcode scanning and a free starting plan). StockFlow’s Starter plan is limited to 25 products, 1 user and 1 warehouse, and Professional raises that to 2,000 products, 5 users and 2 warehouses at a much lower price than Megaventory Pro. The trade-off is scale: if you need tens of thousands of products, many locations or a public API today, Megaventory covers more.

A practical way to decide is to look at where you are now. A small team that mainly needs to know what it has, where it is and when to reorder can start free and move up. A business that already runs many locations or complex multi-level production is likely to outgrow StockFlow’s limits and should compare against the fuller platform.

Pricing is the other big difference. Megaventory’s Pro plan is $135 per month ($121.50 with annual billing), and extra users or transactions are billed as add-ons. StockFlow starts free and its Professional plan starts at $19 per month, so the cost gap matters most for small teams that will not use the extra capacity.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature
StockFlow
Megaventory
Free plan
No; 15-day free trial
Entry paid price
From 19/month (Professional)
$135/month ($121.50 with annual billing)
Products on entry paid plan
2,000
20,000
Locations / warehouses on entry paid plan
2 warehouses
20 locations
Users on entry paid plan
5
5 (more as add-ons)
Barcode scanning
Phone camera
Phone camera or Bluetooth scanner
BOM / manufacturing
Included on every plan
BOM, work orders, multi-level manufacturing
Public API
Included in Pro

Megaventory details come from its public pricing and home pages, checked on 21 September 2026. Prices, limits and features change, so confirm current details with Megaventory before deciding. StockFlow figures come from its pricing page.

Choose StockFlow if

You are small or just starting, want a free plan and a low entry price, and need barcode scanning and BOM without paying for 20 locations and 20,000 products you will not use yet.

Choose Megaventory if

You need many locations, tens of thousands of products, multi-level manufacturing and API access in one plan, and the higher price fits your operation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Megaventory cost?
According to its pricing page, the Pro plan is $135 per month, or $121.50 per month with annual billing, and includes 5 users, 50,000 transactions, 20 locations and 20,000 products. Extra users and transactions are add-ons, and larger needs go to an Enterprise plan on request.
Does Megaventory have a free plan?
Its pricing page describes a 15-day free trial, after which you can subscribe or stop, and does not state a free plan. StockFlow has a free Starter plan with 25 products, 1 user and 1 warehouse.
Does Megaventory support bill of materials and manufacturing?
Yes. Megaventory lists bills of materials, allocation of components to work orders and multiple-level manufacturing. StockFlow includes BOM and inventory-led manufacturing on every plan, and its scope is lighter.
Which handles more products and locations?
Megaventory Pro includes 20,000 products and 20 locations. StockFlow Professional includes 2,000 products and 2 warehouses, with Business at 5,000 and 5 and Enterprise at 10,000 and 15.
Is StockFlow a good Megaventory alternative?
For small teams that want a free start, barcode scanning and BOM at a lower price, yes. If you need the higher limits, multi-level manufacturing depth or a public API today, Megaventory covers more.
How should I verify current Megaventory pricing?
Check its pricing page at the time of purchase, since plans, limits and add-on prices change. This comparison reflects what its public pages stated on 21 September 2026.