AMICS Standalone vs OpenBoxes
What both publish
| Fact | AMICS Standalone | OpenBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1998 | 2010 |
| Integrations | AMICS says its accounting integrations can connect with QuickBooks, Sage/Peachtree, Microsoft Dynamics, and other accounting platforms using APIs, secure imports or exports, or direct database connectivity. | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. |
| Intended users | The maker describes AMICS Standalone as suited to businesses needing inventory control for warehouses, consignment stock, or simple project stock. | The maker describes OpenBoxes as built for resource-scarce settings and says it has been adapted for healthcare, warehouse management, distribution, and other supply chain contexts. |
| Purpose | AMICS Standalone provides inventory control for warehousing, consignment inventory, and simple project stock management without a full ERP system. | OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for managing supplies and medications for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. |
| Reporting | The product page lists inventory valuation and full parts traceability reports. | Built-in reporting includes consumption, stockout, expiration, transaction, stock analytics, and quantity-on-hand reports. |
| Support | The maker offers training and consultations, and says its support services include troubleshooting and customization. | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. |
AMICS Standalone plans
No prices published.
OpenBoxes plans
- Community EditionFree
- Self-Hosted$24 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift$75 a month
- Shared OpenBoxes Lift$75 a month
- Dedicated OpenBoxes Lift$899 a month
- Enterprise OpenBoxes Lift—
Pick AMICS Standalone if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick OpenBoxes if…
OpenBoxes suits healthcare facilities, disaster relief efforts and other organizations managing supplies across multiple locations. Its inventory, procurement, expiry controls and warehouse workflows also fit distribution and broader supply chain operations, including resource-scarce settings.