Ongoing WMS

Ongoing WMS is a cloud warehouse management system for logistics-intensive businesses, especially 3PLs and companies operating their own warehouses. It is a strong fit for multi-site operations that need flexible scanning and connected systems, but the monthly platform fee and onboarding cost make it a considered investment.

Overview

Ongoing WMS brings multi-site and multi-client operations, multiple logistics flows, order handling and inventory traceability into one system. Returns, cross-docking, kitting and production orders extend it beyond basic stock control. That breadth matters to complex warehouse operations; a small warehouse with straightforward stock needs may find the platform more than it requires.

Ongoing Warehouse AB was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2008. The company says it has been ISO/IEC 27001 certified since 15 January 2025 and complies with the NIS2 Directive. Security controls include Microsoft Entra ID single sign-on, multifactor authentication, IP range restrictions, activity logs, password requirements and role-based access control.

Key features

Scanning and warehouse workflows

The browser-based scanning app covers inbound work, putaway, movements, refill, picking, packing and stocktaking. It supports barcodes, QR codes and RFID on warehouse devices running Android, Apple or Windows. Batch picking, shipping labels and multiple warehouses are supported too. The range of scanning methods and device platforms is useful for warehouses with varied routines or hardware; it does not, by itself, make the system a fit for a simpler operation.

Integrations and APIs

Ongoing lists integrations across ecommerce, ERP, shipping platforms and carriers, transport planning, customs, purchasing, inventory software and warehouse automation. API access is included with the subscription, with REST, SOAP and automation APIs plus webhooks documented. This makes it a credible option for businesses that need warehouse processes connected to other systems. Direct-to-carrier shipments processed through integrations developed and maintained by Ongoing cost €0.03 per shipment.

Access, support and 3PL clients

Each customer is assigned a software engineer as a personal contact after onboarding, reachable by phone or email and able to help optimize logistics flows. That continuing contact may be valuable when operations need configuration and process guidance, though additional professional services are charged by the hour. For 3PLs, customers get real-time inventory follow-up without per-user or integration fees, a useful distinction when many client organizations need visibility. Read-only and follow-up access is free.

Pricing

Ongoing WMS is paid, with a platform fee of €1,299 per month that includes five warehouse users. The platform fee is the baseline commitment, not a per-user starting price, so it is best suited to businesses that can make use of the system’s broader warehouse capabilities.

Platform fee: €1,299 per month, including five warehouse users.

Additional warehouse users, users 6–10: €179 per additional user per month; the page gives €1,478 per month total for six users.

Additional warehouse users, users 11–20: €149 per additional user per month; the page gives €2,343 per month total for 11 users.

Additional warehouse users, users 21–50: €129 per additional user per month; the page gives €3,813 per month total for 21 users.

Enterprise warehouse users: custom pricing for 50+ users.

Getting started with Ongoing WMS: €6,200 one time, including 40 hours of onboarding and configuration.

Additional professional services hours: €155 per hour, with a 0.5-hour minimum and billing in started 0.5-hour increments.

Each paid license is for one named user. The declining additional-user rate by tier may ease the cost of larger teams, but the five included users and per-person licenses still make staffing an important part of the budget. Ongoing invites prospective customers to book a consultation and try the system for free; no trial duration is given. There is no free plan.

Platforms

Ongoing WMS supports web, Android, iOS, Windows and API access. The browser-based scanning app runs on warehouse devices using Android, Apple or Windows, giving operations several device families to work with.

Who it's for

This is a better match for 3PLs and warehouse operators handling multiple sites, clients or logistics flows than for small teams looking for inexpensive, basic inventory tracking. Multi-client operations and free client follow-up access are particularly relevant to 3PLs; extensive scanning and integrations suit warehouses with established processes and connected business systems.

Pros and cons

Pro: Broad workflows cover returns, cross-docking, kitting and production orders as well as core inventory and order handling, supporting operations beyond basic storage.

Pro: Barcode, QR and RFID scanning spans several warehouse device platforms, while batch picking, shipping labels and multiple warehouses support practical warehouse routines.

Pro: API access is included, and 3PL customers can access real-time inventory follow-up without per-user or integration fees.

Con: The €1,299 monthly platform fee includes only five warehouse users; additional named-user licenses add a recurring cost.

Con: The €6,200 one-time onboarding charge is a substantial extra commitment, and further professional services cost €155 per hour with a half-hour minimum.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Warehouse Management Software.

EPG LFS is another paid WMS, with Android, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, web and Windows platforms; its LFS pricing depends on project requirements, processes and functions.

OpenBoxes is worth considering when a free self-hosted option matters more than Ongoing’s paid platform model: its Community Self-Hosted plan costs $0, allows unlimited users and stores data on your server, with self-managed hosting and no minimum term.

Clougistic is a paid alternative with Android, API, iOS, macOS, web and Windows support; it offers all WMS features and describes monthly order volumes from 500 to 10,000, with a quote required.

Made4net WMS uses custom pricing that varies by features, warehouse size and cloud or on-premise deployment; consider it when those deployment and scope factors are central to the purchase.

myWMS has a free LOS demo with basic features; production use requires replacing the database with a high-performance database.

OpenWMS.org is a free alternative with Android, API, iOS, Linux, self-hosted and web platforms.

Packiyo WMS offers a 3PL plan at $949 per month for five users and up to 5,000 shipments per month, with multi-client inventory and order visibility and native 3PL billing.

COGLAS WEB WMS starts at €490 per month, with scope depending on users, modules, integrations and volume, and includes a free trial.

Verdict

Choose Ongoing WMS if you run a logistics-intensive warehouse or 3PL operation that can use its broad workflows, scanning options and connected-system support. Its included API access and client follow-up are meaningful strengths, but the platform fee, named-user tiers and onboarding charge make it a poor fit for buyers seeking a low-cost or basic WMS.