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NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold vs OpenBoxes
Both stand on medical inventory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidWeb
Visit NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold 
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
OpenBoxes combines supply tracking, procurement, reporting, and mobile workflows, with a free self-hosted option and no user-license fees. Organizations should plan for hosting requirements and consider paid managed support if they need service-level guarantees.
Visit OpenBoxesThe facts
| NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold | OpenBoxes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Self-Hosted: $24 a month |
| Plans published | None | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | supplychain.nhs.uk | openboxes.com |
| On medical inventory software | #3 of 17 | #1 of 17 |
NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold: what it does well
OpenBoxes: what it does well
- Tracks inventory by facility, bin, lot, and expiration date.
- Mobile interface supports barcode scanning.
- Includes procurement and shipment tracking workflows.
- Free to use and modify under the Eclipse Public License.
- No user-license fees.
What to know first
- Cloud use requires consistent internet connectivity.
- Offline on-premise operation requires hardware and staff.
- Managed Shared support starts at $75 a month.
- Dedicated support starts at $899 a month.
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