Sentry WMS vs ShipHero WMS

Sentry WMS is a free, self-hosted warehouse execution system for e-commerce businesses that already use a system of record or ERP. It handles receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and counting, including multiple warehouses. Teams can batch orders for picking with serpentine walk-path optimization. Inventory tools include bin-level cycle counts with variance detection and admin approval, plus adjustments and transfers. Barcode lookup from the mobile app home screen can identify items, bins, purchase orders, or sales orders. An inbound API accepts updates for sales orders, items, customers, vendors, and purchase orders using source-specific YAML mappings and scoped WMS tokens. Its connector framework is intended for ERP and commerce platforms, but operators or developers must build the connectors; first-party ones are planned for v2.0.0. The documented deployment uses Docker Compose, a Flask API, PostgreSQL 16, a React admin panel, and a React Native Expo mobile app. The public project is under Apache-2.0 and documents encrypted connector credentials, a hash-chained audit log, and SSRF protections.

ShipHero WMS is warehouse management software for eCommerce brands and third-party logistics providers. It handles orders and returns, mobile picking and packing, live carrier rates, inventory insights, and reports. Inventory functions include multi-warehouse allocation, purchase orders and receiving, replenishment levels, cycle counting, kitting, putaway, and logs. Store and marketplace integrations include Amazon, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, eBay, Etsy, Magento 2.x, Shopify, Shopify Plus, Shopify POS, and Walmart, among others. Unsupported platforms can be handled through CSV order imports or a ShipHero API connection. The iOS app provides access to picking, receiving, inventory management, and Bluetooth scanner workflows; packing and workstation applications are available for Windows and Mac. ShipHero says it supports multifactor authentication and SAML2 single sign-on, is GDPR compliant, and is SOC 2 Type 2 audited and attested. Support tickets and email support are available around the clock. Standard WMS for Brands costs $1,995 a month, and WMS for 3PLs costs $2,145 a month. There is no free plan.