OpenBoxes
8.3#1 in inventory management softwareFrom $24 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitOpenBoxes vs Stockpile
What both publish
| Fact | OpenBoxes | Stockpile |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanning | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. | The maker's signup page says customer management modules and barcode scanning are future additions outside Stockpile, branded separately, and may be offered for a nominal fee. |
| Purpose | OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for managing supplies and medications for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. | Stockpile is a free online inventory system for small businesses and home use. |
| Reporting | Built-in reporting includes consumption, stockout, expiration, transaction, stock analytics, and quantity-on-hand reports. | Its reporting module provides information about inventory turnover. |
| Support | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. | The signup page lists support hours as Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM EST, with limited weekend support. |
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—
Stockpile plans
- FreeFree
- StockpileFree
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 Stockpile if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.