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OpenBoxes vs Sentry WMS
Both stand on warehouse 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 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.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+2
Sentry WMS covers core warehouse execution and inventory workflows, including mobile barcode lookup and multi-warehouse support. Its connector framework is flexible, but integrations require operator or developer work until first-party connectors arrive.
Visit Sentry WMSThe facts
| OpenBoxes | Sentry WMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Self-Hosted: $24 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 9 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openboxes.com | github.com |
| On warehouse management software | #1 of 44 | #2 of 44 |
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.
Sentry WMS: what it does well
- Supports receiving through shipping and warehouse counting.
- Batch picking includes serpentine walk-path optimization.
- Mobile barcode lookup identifies items and orders.
- Documents encrypted credentials and an append-only audit log.
- Free, self-hosted, and licensed under Apache-2.0.
What to know first
- No first-party ERP or commerce connectors yet.
- Operators or developers must write connectors.
- Deployment is self-hosted.
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