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Free alternatives to MarginEdge

MarginEdge has no free plan. 10 of the 72 other inventory management tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

MarginEdge is a paid product, starting at $350 per location / month. 1 of them has no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MarginEdge

  1. Katana

    Inventory and production software for makers and manufacturers

    What is free: Free plan for up to 30 SKUs with unlimited users, integrations and locations, every Katana feature and API access. Support is the AI assistant and knowledge base only.

    • Katana has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Katana also covers barcode scanning.
    • MarginEdge also covers reports, expense tracking and bill pay.
    Katana pricing and details

  2. BoxHero

    Barcode-based inventory tracking for small teams

    What is free: Personal Plan: 1 member, 100 items and 1 location, with barcode scanning, Excel import and export, and 30 days of transaction history.

    • BoxHero starts at $24 per team / month, billed annually ($288 a year). MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • BoxHero has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Only BoxHero lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BoxHero also covers barcode scanning.
    BoxHero pricing and details

  3. Snipe-IT

    Open-source IT asset management you host yourself or have hosted

    What is free: Self-hosted edition is free with unlimited users and assets; you run the server, and support comes from the community on GitHub and Discord.

    • Snipe-IT starts at $39.99 per month for hosted Basic ($399.99 billed annually). MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • Snipe-IT has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Snipe-IT is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Snipe-IT also covers barcode scanning.
    Snipe-IT pricing and details

  4. Loyverse

    Free point-of-sale app with stock tracking for small shops and cafes

    What is free: Point of sale, 31 days of sales reports, essential inventory with low-stock alerts, loyalty program, customer and kitchen displays, multi-store management and integrations.

    • Loyverse starts at $5 per store / month for unlimited sales history; advanced inventory $25 per store / month. MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • Loyverse has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Only Loyverse lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Loyverse also covers time clock and barcode scanning.
    Loyverse pricing and details

  5. Busy

    GST accounting and inventory software for Indian small businesses

    What is free: Express edition: free billing and accounting with multiple companies and financial years; no mobile app.

    • Busy starts at ₹5,000 per 360 days, single user, excluding GST. MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • Busy has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Only Busy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Busy also covers invoicing, bookkeeping and barcode scanning.
    Busy pricing and details

  6. Sortly

    Phone-first inventory app for tracking equipment, tools and supplies

    What is free: 100 unique items, 1 user, 2 active jobs and 1 custom field, with in-app barcode and QR scanning, low-stock alerts and offline mobile access.

    • Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly. MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • Sortly has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Only Sortly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sortly also covers barcode scanning and qR codes.
    Sortly pricing and details

  7. Zoho Inventory

    Online inventory and order management from Zoho, with a free plan

    What is free: 50 orders a month, 1 user and 1 location, with composite items, dropshipping and backorders.

    • Zoho Inventory starts at $29 per organization / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • Zoho Inventory has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Only Zoho Inventory lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Inventory also covers barcode scanning, online store and shipping labels.
    Zoho Inventory pricing and details

  8. Inventory Source

    Dropship supplier feeds, inventory sync and order routing

    What is free: Supplier directory: browse all dropship suppliers, preview product feeds and see supplier contact info.

    • Inventory Source starts at $199 per month for inventory automation; supplier directory free. MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • Inventory Source has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Inventory Source also covers online store and dropshipping.
    • MarginEdge also covers reports, expense tracking and bill pay.
    Inventory Source pricing and details

  9. Sellbrite

    Multichannel listing and inventory sync for online marketplaces

    What is free: Up to 30 orders per month, unlimited SKUs, users and sales channels, with inventory and order syncing every 2 hours.

    • Sellbrite starts at $29 per month for up to 100 orders, billed annually. MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • Sellbrite has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • Sellbrite also covers shipping labels and amazon selling.
    • MarginEdge also covers reports, expense tracking and bill pay.
    Sellbrite pricing and details

  10. InvenTree

    Open-source parts and stock management you host yourself

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • InvenTree is free. MarginEdge starts at $350 per location / month.
    • InvenTree has a free plan. MarginEdge does not.
    • InvenTree is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MarginEdge also covers reports, expense tracking and bill pay.
    InvenTree pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to MarginEdge?

Yes. Katana, BoxHero, Snipe-IT, Loyverse, Busy, Sortly, Zoho Inventory, Inventory Source and 2 more are free or have a free plan.

Does MarginEdge have a free plan?

MarginEdge has no free plan. MarginEdge is a paid product, starting at $350 per location / month.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MarginEdge: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.