myWMS vs Ongoing WMS

myWMS is an open-source framework for developing warehouse management systems. It supplies a data model and basic inventory-management services for WMS suppliers building systems for specific needs. Its communication interfaces connect to external systems, while internal interfaces allow plug-in modules to be exchanged. The maker describes the framework as independent of hardware and operating systems, and compatible with third-party products and modules. It is written in Java, and its source has been available under the GNU General Public License since March 2009. The maker offers myWMS LOS as a free download, including a demo for decision-makers. That demo uses a database the maker says should be replaced with a high-performance database for production use. Listed downloads include a Windows installer, an EAR package for JBoss, and source code. Documentation includes a user manual and a process description with an end-to-end example. The project started in 2001 as a research project initiated by Fraunhofer IML and funded by North Rhine-Westphalia. Platforms listed are Linux, Windows, web, and self-hosted; mobile app and barcode scanning are also listed. The demo plan costs nothing.

Ongoing WMS is a cloud-based warehouse management system for logistics-intensive businesses, including third-party logistics providers and companies running their own warehouses. Its browser-based scanning app supports inbound work, putaway, movements, refill, picking, packing, and stocktaking, using barcodes, QR codes, or RFID on warehouse devices running Android, Apple, or Windows. Warehouse operations include multiple sites and clients, order handling, inventory traceability, returns, cross-docking, kitting, production orders, and multiple logistics flows. Listed integrations cover ecommerce, ERP, shipping platforms and carriers, transport planning, customs, purchasing, inventory software, and warehouse automation. API access is included, with REST, SOAP, and automation APIs plus webhooks. The platform fee is €1,299 per month and includes five warehouse users; additional named-user licenses are priced by tier. A one-time €6,200 onboarding and configuration fee includes 40 hours. A free tryout is offered, with no duration stated. Ongoing says it has been ISO/IEC 27001 certified since 15 January 2025 and complies with the NIS2 Directive. The company was founded in Gothenburg in 2008.