OpenBoxes vs Workhorse
OpenBoxes
openboxes.org
Workhorse
goworkhorse.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenBoxes | Workhorse |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24/mo | £435/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 3 |
| Spec score · Inventory Management Software | 9.1 (#2) | 8.0 (#36) |
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The features page names REST API, webhooks, n8n, OpenFn, Boomi, Crowdin, and DHIS2 integrations. | Listed integrations include Xero, QuickBooks, EDI, Shiptheory, Pipedrive, Stripe, Wix, Squarespace, eBay, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, and Shopify. |
| Inventory | It tracks stock across multiple facilities, bins, lots or serial numbers, and expiration dates, with stock movement audit history. | Stock can be held across as many locations as needed, with transfers recorded between locations. |
| 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 pricing FAQ says applications are hosted on AWS, have real-time backups, and encrypt traffic to and from the servers. |
| Stock alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The community edition includes community support, while Lift plans include managed support with tier-dependent availability and response times. | Up to two hours per month of functional helpdesk support is included for questions and small changes to forms, fields, and reports. |
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
Workhorse
- Typical Food and Distribution Company£435 a month
- Typical Pharmaceutical Company£675 a month
- Typical Interiors & Design Company£840 a month
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.
Workhorse
Workhorse has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.