OpenUnit vs Storage Commander
OpenUnit
openunit.com
Storage Commander
storagecommander.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenUnit | Storage Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Self-Storage Management Software | 8.4 (#4) | 7.4 (#23) |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Canada | Auburn, Alabama, United States |
| Payments | Payment features include recurring billing with retries and card updating, automated taxes, 28- or 30-day cycles, proration, refunds and scheduled payouts. | SC Pay provides integrated, EMV-compliant payment processing with contactless payment options. |
Plans
OpenUnit
- OpenUnitFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Free trialFree
- OpenUnit POSFree
- OpenUnit softwareFree
- OpenUnit EnterprisePriced on request
Storage Commander
- À La CartePriced on request
- EstablishPriced on request
- OptimizePriced on request
- PinnaclePriced on request
In their own words
Storage Commander
Storage Commander provides SC Navigator, a cloud-based platform for self-storage operators. It brings rentals, payment processing, tenant communication, and reporting together, and automates billing, late fees, move-out reminders, and delinquency workflows. Operators can manage multiple locations and track performance in real time. The platform includes more than 150 interactive reports and analytics covering occupancy, revenue, collections, tenant activity, and performance. SC Pay handles integrated EMV-compliant payments, including contactless options, and Ask JOEL provides AI-powered data analytics. Storage Commander also offers SC V5, a locally installed desktop product for businesses that want software and data on their own hardware; the company describes it as actively supported. Listed platforms are Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows. Plans include Establish, Optimize, Pinnacle, and À La Carte options, but prices are available on request. The company lists support Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST, and says onboarding includes data import, settings customization, and team training.