InvenTree vs OpenBoxes
InvenTree
inventree.org
OpenBoxes
openboxes.orgSide by side
| Figure | InvenTree | OpenBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $24/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 12 |
| Spec score · Inventory Management Software | 8.5 (#14) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2017 | 2010 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Community integrations listed by the project include Ki-n-Tree, part import tools for DigiKey, LCSC and Mouser, and a PartKeepr migration tool. | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. |
| Purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | InvenTree is an open-source inventory management system for parts management and stock control. | OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for managing supplies and medications for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. |
| Security | The project documents reviewed contributions, CI security checks, dependency monitoring, and code coverage above 90%. | OpenBoxes Lift lists MFA, role-based access control, TLS 1.2+ in transit, AES-256 at rest, tenant data isolation, and security patches for managed Kubernetes. |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Public issue tracking and documentation are available; paid support contracts and customizations may be requested through the project’s support contact. | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. |
Plans
OpenBoxes
- Community EditionFree
- Self-Hosted$24 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift$75 a month
- Shared OpenBoxes Lift$75 a month
- Dedicated OpenBoxes Lift$899 a month
- Enterprise OpenBoxes LiftPrice not published
- OpenBoxes Lift Shared$75 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift Shared (current Lift pricing page)$75 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift Dedicated (current Lift pricing page)$300 a month
- OpenBoxes Lift Dedicated$899 a month
In their own words
InvenTree
InvenTree is a free, open-source inventory management system for parts management and stock control. It organizes parts into categories and links them with suppliers and supplier items. Users can inspect stock by part, location, or build, serialize stock items, and record test results. The system supports BOM uploads in multiple formats and build management with automatic or manual stock allocation. Other listed functions include purchase and sales orders, stock alerts, reports from custom templates, and a REST API with a native Python binding library. Its Android and iOS app supports barcode-based stock actions, editing part and stock information, and receiving purchase orders. Deployment options include Docker, a single-line installer, FreeBSD AppJail, bare-metal installation, and a DigitalOcean marketplace app. The project describes the software as lightweight and designed for small and medium businesses and hobbyist applications. It provides documentation and public issue tracking; paid support contracts and customizations may be requested. The free MIT-licensed plan supports self-hosted deployment and includes no support or maintenance obligation.
OpenBoxes
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.