Cin7 Omni vs OpenBoxes

Cin7 Omni is inventory and order management software for businesses managing sales across multiple channels. It provides a real-time view of inventory across locations and supply chains, with barcode scanning, stock alerts, purchase orders and sales orders. Purchase orders can sync automatically with linked 3PLs, and 3PL integrations support automated order fulfillment. Native EDI connections support supply-chain and sales-channel workflows. Cin7 connects with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, QuickBooks, Xero and other platforms, and its app ecosystem includes more than 700 partners. The Omni comparison lists eight users, with more available for purchase, and unlimited inventory locations. Customizable workflows support online, wholesale and retail markets; multi-entity support automates intercompany stock and price adjustments. It runs on web, iOS and Android. A free trial is offered, but there is no free plan. Standard starts at $349 per month, Pro at $599 per month and Advanced at $1,199 per month, excluding taxes. Custom solutions are available for complex operations or needs beyond standard configuration.

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.