A self-hosted alternative to Vend / Lightspeed and Zoho Inventory
If you want inventory management & POS software you actually own instead of renting forever, StockNova is an original, source-code alternative to Vend / Lightspeed and Zoho Inventory — self-hosted, rebrandable and a one-time licence from $199.
Why choose a source-code alternative?
Hosted tools like Vend / Lightspeed and Zoho Inventory are quick to start but you rent them forever, your data and branding live on their platform, and costs climb with seats and usage. A source-code platform like StockNova flips that: you pay once, host it yourself, and keep full control of the code, data and customer relationship.
| StockNova (self-hosted) | Vend / Lightspeed and Zoho Inventory (hosted SaaS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One-time from $199 | Recurring monthly, scales with use |
| Ownership | You own the code & data | Vendor owns the platform |
| Customisation | Full source — change anything | Limited to their settings |
| Branding | White-label / resell | Their brand & limits |
What you get with StockNova
- Real-time stock levels across multiple warehouses
- Barcode / QR scanning for fast receiving and checkout
- Touch-friendly POS with offline mode and receipt printing
- AI demand forecasting and low-stock reorder alerts
- Purchase orders, suppliers, and goods-in workflows
- Customers, sales, returns and tax-ready invoicing
Frequently asked questions
Is StockNova really an alternative to Vend / Lightspeed and Zoho Inventory?
Yes — StockNova covers the same core use case (inventory management & POS software) but ships as source code you self-host and own, instead of a hosted subscription like Vend / Lightspeed and Zoho Inventory.
Is it open source?
StockNova is sold as a commercial source-code licence: you receive the full, readable codebase to host, modify and rebrand. It is not a public open-source repo, but you get and own the source — closer to self-hosted than a closed SaaS.
How much does it cost vs the SaaS?
From $199 one-time, versus recurring monthly fees that scale with seats or usage on hosted platforms. After purchase there is no revenue share.
Can I migrate or customise it?
Yes. Because you hold the source, you can customise features, integrate your own gateways/APIs and white-label it for your brand or clients.
Get a quote or a guided demo
Tell us your use case and we'll send pricing, a live demo walkthrough and licensing options for StockNova. Usually a reply within one business day (IST).