InvenTree
7.5#22 in inventory management softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitInvenTree vs OpenBoxes
What both publish
| Fact | InvenTree | OpenBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2017 | 2010 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Community integrations listed by the project include Ki-n-Tree, part import tools for DigiKey, LCSC and Mouser, and a PartKeepr migration tool. | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. |
| Purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | InvenTree is an open-source inventory management system for parts management and stock control. | OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for managing supplies and medications for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. |
| Security | The project documents reviewed contributions, CI security checks, dependency monitoring, and code coverage above 90%. | OpenBoxes Lift lists MFA, role-based access control, TLS 1.2+ in transit, AES-256 at rest, tenant data isolation, and security patches for managed Kubernetes. |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Public issue tracking and documentation are available; paid support contracts and customizations may be requested through the project’s support contact. | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. |
InvenTree plans
- Open-source InvenTreeFree
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 InvenTree if…
InvenTree may suit small and medium businesses or hobbyists managing parts and stock who can operate a self-hosted system. Its mobile apps and API may fit workflows involving barcode actions or software integrations.
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.