OpenBoxes
8.3#1 in inventory management softwareFrom $24 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitOpenBoxes vs Workhorse
What both publish
| Fact | OpenBoxes | Workhorse |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. | Listed integrations include Xero, QuickBooks, EDI, Shiptheory, Pipedrive, Stripe, Wix, Squarespace, eBay, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, and Shopify. |
| Inventory | It tracks stock across multiple facilities, bins, lots or serial numbers, and expiration dates, with stock movement audit history. | Stock can be held across as many locations as needed, with transfers recorded between locations. |
| Purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
| 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 pricing FAQ says applications are hosted on AWS, have real-time backups, and encrypt traffic to and from the servers. |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. | Up to two hours per month of functional helpdesk support is included for questions and small changes to forms, fields, and reports. |
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—
Workhorse plans
- Typical Food and Distribution Company£435 a month
- Typical Pharmaceutical Company£675 a month
- Typical Interiors & Design Company£840 a month
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 Workhorse if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.