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OpenBoxes vs Stock It Easy
Both stand on inventory management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Choose OpenBoxes if you need inventory management with barcode scanning, purchase orders and stock alerts, and want a choice between self-hosting and managed hosting. The free Community Edition requires you to cover hosting and operating costs; Enterprise OpenBoxes Lift has no listed price.
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Free plan WindowsiPhoneAndroid
Stock It Easy covers core inventory, ordering, scanning, and alert functions across desktop and mobile platforms. Review the free and annual options to match your required users and warehouse setup.
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| OpenBoxes | Stock It Easy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Windows, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Self-Hosted: $24 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 12 | 3 |
| Maker | OpenBoxes | Stock It Easy |
| Website | openboxes.org | stockiteasy.com |
| On inventory management software | #1 of 75 | #5 of 75 |
OpenBoxes: what it does well
- Includes barcode scanning, purchase orders and stock alerts.
- Community Edition is free to download and use.
- Community Edition supports on-premise or cloud self-hosting.
- Lift plans include backups and API access.
- Shared and Dedicated plans specify user and storage allowances.
What to know first
- Community Edition hosting and operating costs are separate.
- Dedicated OpenBoxes Lift requires a 12-month minimum term.
- Enterprise OpenBoxes Lift has no listed price.
Stock It Easy: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Runs on Windows, iOS, and Android
- Barcode scanning included
- Purchase and sales orders supported
- Stock alerts and mobile apps
What to know first
- Paid access starts at €59/user/yr
- Annual plans are listed for one user
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