OpenBoxes
OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for healthcare facilities and disaster relief operations. Built for resource-scarce settings, it has also been adapted for warehouse management, distribution, and other supply chain work. Inventory can be recorded by facility, bin location, lot or serial number, and expiration date. Procurement and fulfillment tools cover purchase orders, supplier management, requisitions, picking, packing, and shipment tracking. Built-in reports cover consumption, stockouts, expirations, transactions, stock analytics, and quantities on hand. Its mobile-optimized interface supports barcode scanning, inventory lookup, and mobile receiving and shipping workflows. The system can be hosted in the cloud or on-premise. Cloud use requires consistent internet connectivity; offline on-premise operation requires hardware and staff. OpenBoxes is free to use and modify under the Eclipse Public License, with no user-license fees. Community support is free, while managed support with guaranteed service levels is available through OpenBoxes Lift plans. The listed Shared and Dedicated Lift plans cost $75.00 USD per month and $899.00 USD per month, respectively.
Who it is for
OpenBoxes suits healthcare and relief organizations managing supplies in resource-scarce settings, as well as teams handling warehouse or distribution operations. It can fit organizations able to host and maintain the system themselves or arrange managed support.
What is good
- Free to use and modify under the Eclipse Public License.
- No user-license fees.
- Tracks inventory by lot, serial number, and expiration date.
- Mobile interface includes barcode scanning.
- Can be hosted in the cloud or on-premise.
What to know first
- Cloud use requires consistent internet connectivity.
- Offline on-premise operation requires hardware and staff.
- Dedicated Lift has a 12-month minimum term.
Verdict
OpenBoxes covers inventory, procurement, fulfillment, and reporting with mobile workflows and flexible hosting. Organizations should weigh the requirements of their chosen deployment and whether they need paid managed support.
OpenBoxes plans and pricing
All plansCompared on warehouse management software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $24/mo
- Multi-warehouse support
- Yes
