OpenBoxes
8.3#1 in inventory management softwareFrom $24 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Skyware Inventory
7.4#28 in inventory management softwareFrom $258 a yearFree planAndroidWeb
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| Fact | OpenBoxes | Skyware Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. | The maker pages opened describe Excel export for spreadsheet analysis; they do not identify other named third-party product integrations. |
| Mobile | The mobile-optimized interface supports warehouse workflows including picking, putaway, barcode scanning, inventory lookups, receiving, and shipping. | The Android app can scan or search barcodes, look up item details, check availability, and update inventory using the existing Skyware account. |
| Purpose | OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for managing supplies and medications for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. | Skyware Inventory is a web-based inventory system aimed at small to mid-sized businesses. |
| Security | 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. | The privacy policy describes TLS-encrypted HTTPS communication, hashed passwords, encrypted personal information in the database, and firewall monitoring. |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. | The maker lists [email protected] and says the Open Sky team will answer questions and review suggestions. |
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—
Skyware Inventory plans
- FreeFree
- Simple$25 a month
- Pro$41 a month
- Enterprise$62 a month
- Simple$258 a year
- Pro$413 a year
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.
Pick Skyware Inventory if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.