Cin7 Core vs OpenBoxes
Cin7 Core
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OpenBoxes
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| Figure | Cin7 Core | OpenBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $349/mo | $24/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · Inventory Control Software | 8.9 (#2) | 9.0 (#1) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
| Integrations | Cin7 says it integrates with over 700 apps, including QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, and Amazon. | Official integration options include REST APIs, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin and DHIS2. |
| Inventory | The plans list product management, purchase order management, warehouse management, and barcode scanning among Core capabilities. | OpenBoxes tracks inventory by facility, bin location, lot or serial number, and expiration date. |
| Purpose | Cin7 Core connects inventory, orders, sales, and fulfillment processes for product businesses. | OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system used to manage supplies and medications for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. |
| Security | Cin7 states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and encrypts customer data in transit and at rest. | The features page describes audit trails, Superuser, Manager, and Read-only roles, location-based access restrictions, and LDAP authentication. |
| Support | Pricing lists 24/7 global support, the Cin7 Help Center, Cin7 Academy, and onboarding options that include group, one-to-one, and partner-led onboarding. | Community support is free, while managed support with guaranteed service levels is available through OpenBoxes Lift plans. |
Plans
Cin7 Core
- Standard$349 a month
- Pro$599 a month
- Advanced$1,199 a month
- OmniPriced on request
OpenBoxes
- Community EditionFree
- Community Self-HostedFree
- Self-Hosted$24 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift Shared$75 a month
- Shared OpenBoxes Lift$75 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift Dedicated$300 a month
- Dedicated OpenBoxes Lift$899 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift Enterprise$1,800 a month
- Enterprise OpenBoxes LiftPriced on request
In their own words
Cin7 Core
Cin7 Core connects inventory, orders, sales, and fulfillment for product businesses such as manufacturers, retailers, e-commerce sellers, and wholesalers. Its listed capabilities include product and purchase order management, warehouse management, barcode scanning, and stock alerts. Manufacturing features include assembly manufacturing and bill of materials tracking; advanced production manufacturing is an add-on on Pro and Advanced. Cin7 says Core integrates with over 700 apps, including QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, and Amazon. The plans differ in user counts, integrations, and annual sale-order allowances: Standard includes 5 users, 2 integrations, and 6,000 sale orders; Pro includes 10 users, 4 integrations, and 24,000 sale orders; Advanced includes 15 users, 6 integrations, and 120,000 sale orders. Their prices are $349/month, $599/month, and $1,199/month, respectively. Each includes unlimited inventory locations. Core is listed for web, Android, and iOS; API access is an add-on. A 14-day free trial does not require credit card details. Cin7 says it began in 2012.
OpenBoxes
OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. It was built for resource-scarce settings and has also been adapted for warehouse management, distribution, and other supply-chain work. Inventory records can track facility, bin location, lot or serial number, and expiration date. Procurement and fulfillment tools include purchase orders, supplier management, requisitions, picking, packing, and shipment tracking. Built-in reporting covers consumption, stockouts, expirations, transactions, stock analytics, and quantities on hand. Its mobile-optimized interface supports barcode scanning, inventory lookup, and receiving and shipping workflows. Integrations include REST API, webhooks, ERP integration, EDI, and named tools such as n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2. Organizations can host the web-based system in the cloud or on-premise; cloud use needs consistent internet access, while 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. Managed support is available through OpenBoxes Lift: Shared OpenBoxes Lift costs $75 a month, and Dedicated OpenBoxes Lift costs $899 a month.