Clougistic vs OpenBoxes
Clougistic
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OpenBoxes
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| Figure | Clougistic | OpenBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199/mo | $24/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 9 |
| Spec score · Warehouse Management Software | 9.3 (#1) | 9.0 (#3) |
| API authentication | Users create an API key in System > Users and assign the Remote API role before connecting integrations. | The Lift API uses tenant-specific endpoints and requires an X-API-Key header with JSON requests. |
| Documentation depth | The manual navigation lists product, MBOM, supply, demand, shipment, event callback, workflow and reporting APIs plus webhook filters, events and integrations. | Documentation includes installation, configuration, upgrades, user guidance, authentication, OpenAPI or Swagger, Postman and domain-specific CRUD APIs. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Clougistic as founded in 2016. | 2010 |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Magento 1/2, Shopify, PostNL, DPD, DHL, Thijs, Starshipit, Shippo, Google Looker Studio, Google Agenda, SendGrid, SFTP, FTP, PrintNode, ZPL cloud printing and PDF creation. | Official integration options include REST APIs, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin and DHIS2. |
| Inventory | Inventory functions include real-time quantities, FIFO, reservations, auto allocation, min/max replenishment, cycle counts and consignment tracking. | OpenBoxes tracks inventory by facility, bin location, lot or serial number, and expiration date. |
| Support | The pricing page says dedicated customer support is included. | Community support is free, while managed support with guaranteed service levels is available through OpenBoxes Lift plans. |
Plans
Clougistic
- Starters$199 a month
- Business Plus$399 a month
- Business Pro$599 a month
- Enterprise$799 a month
- ClougisticPriced on request
- CustomPriced on request
- Quote-based planPriced 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
Clougistic
Clougistic is an API-first, cloud-based warehouse management system connecting inventory, production, and fulfillment. It supports multiple businesses, warehouses, zones, and packing tables, with movement and employee-activity tracking. Picking options include paperless RF, batch, wave, and zone picking, optimized paths, and scan-to-pack; printed picking lists are not supported. Inventory tools cover real-time stock, min/max replenishment, FIFO management, reservations, cycle counting, and movement tracking. Production orders can be generated from bills of materials, including multilevel bills and kitting. APIs exchange JSON order, product, and stock messages, while programmable webhooks accept readable formats such as XML, HTML, CSV, and JSON. Integrations include Magento, Shopify, shipping services, SendGrid, SFTP/FTP, PrintNode, and reporting or calendar tools. Android and iOS mobile devices can work with barcode scanners; Windows or OSX systems print shipping documents. The product supports shipping labels, multiple warehouses, and dedicated customer support. Pricing is available on request.
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.