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aiku vs Gravity Software

Both stand on distribution accounting. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

aiku

Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

Aiku combines multi-entity commerce operations, warehouse management, storefront tools, and broad channel synchronization in an open-source package. Its read-only MCP limits, phone-call limitation, and separate WhatsApp fees should be considered.

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Gravity Software

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Gravity combines multi-entity accounting with inventory, purchasing, billing, and automation functions. Its Microsoft integrations, open API, and Azure security controls support organizations with varied systems, while pricing depends on implementation and configuration.

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The facts

	aiku	Gravity Software
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	API, Self-hosted, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	See the plans
Plans published	None	9
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	aiku.io	gogravity.com
On distribution accounting	#6 of 19	#2 of 19

aiku: what it does well

Free and released under the AGPL
Supports multiple companies and warehouses
Two-way sync with major commerce channels
Advanced warehouse operations
MCP server answers business questions

What to know first

MCP tools cannot create orders or update prices
Does not dial phone calls
WhatsApp conversation fees come from Meta

Gravity Software: what it does well

Consolidates multi-entity accounting
Real-time dashboards and financial reporting
AI-powered accounts payable automation
Automated eliminations and reconciliation workflows
Open API and Microsoft 365 integrations

What to know first

No free plan
Implementation priced separately
Total cost varies by users and functionality
Support response can take up to eight working hours

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