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 tracking supplies and medications across healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. It records stock across facilities, bins, lots or serial numbers, and expiration dates, with an audit history of stock movements. Procurement workflows cover purchase orders, suppliers, invoices, requisitions, receiving, and shipments. Expiry alerts and first-expiry-first-out picking help manage time-sensitive stock, while built-in reports cover consumption, stockouts, expiration, transactions, stock analytics, and quantities on hand. Its mobile-optimized interface supports warehouse picking, putaway, barcode scanning, inventory lookups, receiving, and shipping. Integrations include a REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2. The Community Edition is 0.00 USD and supports self-hosting, with community support. Paid options include Self-Hosted at $24 a month, Shared Lift from $75 a month, and Dedicated Lift from $899 a month with a 12-month minimum term. Cloud deployment requires consistent internet connectivity; on-premise deployment requires supporting hardware and people.