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OpenBoxes vs Sortly
Both stand on inventory control 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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Sortly combines item organization, scanning, alerts, and reporting across mobile and web. The free plan has limits on items, users, and active jobs; paid plans are listed from $49/mo.
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| OpenBoxes | Sortly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Self-Hosted: $24 a month | Advanced: $24 a month |
| Plans published | 9 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openboxes.com | sortly.com |
| On inventory control software | #1 of 22 | #5 of 22 |
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.
Sortly: what it does well
- Imports inventory spreadsheets
- Scans barcodes and QR codes on mobile
- Offers offline access in iOS and Android apps
- Reports cover item flows and location moves
- Free plan includes 100 unique items
What to know first
- Free plan allows one user license
- Free plan allows two active jobs
- Web app does not work offline
- Mobile apps require recent operating systems
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