OpenBoxes vs Skyware Inventory
OpenBoxes
openboxes.orgSkyware Inventory
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| Figure | OpenBoxes | Skyware Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24/mo | $21.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 7 |
| Spec score · Inventory Management Software | 9.1 (#2) | 8.1 (#31) |
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. | The maker pages opened describe Excel export for spreadsheet analysis; they do not identify other named third-party product integrations. |
| Mobile | The mobile-optimized interface supports warehouse workflows including picking, putaway, barcode scanning, inventory lookups, receiving, and shipping. | The Android app can scan or search barcodes, look up item details, check availability, and update inventory using the existing Skyware account. |
| Purpose | OpenBoxes is an open-source supply chain management system for managing supplies and medications for healthcare facilities and disaster relief efforts. | Skyware Inventory is a web-based inventory system aimed at small to mid-sized businesses. |
| Security | 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. | The privacy policy describes TLS-encrypted HTTPS communication, hashed passwords, encrypted personal information in the database, and firewall monitoring. |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. | The maker lists [email protected] and says the Open Sky team will answer questions and review suggestions. |
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
Skyware Inventory
- FreeFree
- Simple$25 a month
- Pro$41 a month
- Enterprise$62 a month
- Simple$258 a year
- Pro$413 a year
- Enterprise$620 a year
In their own words
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.
Skyware Inventory
Skyware Inventory has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.