OpenBoxes vs SOS Inventory
OpenBoxes
openboxes.orgSOS Inventory
sosinventory.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenBoxes | SOS Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24/mo | $58.29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 6 |
| Spec score · Inventory Management Software | 9.1 (#2) | 8.4 (#17) |
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. | The integrations page lists QuickBooks Online, BigCommerce, Zapier, Shopify, PayPal, and ShipStation. |
| Mobile | The mobile-optimized interface supports warehouse workflows including picking, putaway, barcode scanning, inventory lookups, receiving, and shipping. | The pricing comparison lists mobile support and a native iPhone/iPad app on all plans. |
| Purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
| 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 says SOS Inventory follows generally accepted industry standards to protect personal information and financial data in transmission and storage, but cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. | Email support is offered on all plans, while phone support is limited to Plus and Pro and priority support to Pro. |
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
SOS Inventory
- Companion$69.95 a month
- Plus$139.95 a month
- Pro$194.95 a month
- Companion$699.50 a year
- Plus$1,399.50 a year
- Pro$1,949.50 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.
SOS Inventory
SOS Inventory has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.