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Head-to-head · Medical Inventory Software

mSupply vs ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score mSupply #2 in Medical Inventory Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit mSupply

mSupply leads on 0 checks, ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoremSupply · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly mSupply
  • Most featuresmSupply · 3 of 5

mSupply scores higher on our rubric for medical inventory software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

mSupply is the better fit for resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies. ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management is the better fit for healthcare organizations managing stores and cold storage.

  • mSupply fits best

    Resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies

  • ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management fits best

    Healthcare organizations managing stores and cold storage

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Side by side

Feature mSupply 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Medical Inventory Software #7 in Medical Inventory Software
Best for Resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies Healthcare organizations managing stores and cold storage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Android Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features mSupply 3/5 · ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management 2/5
Lot tracking ✓ ✓
Expiry tracking ✓ ✓
Serial number tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Controlled substances Not checked yet Not checked yet
Barcode scanning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Stock locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Batch, expiry and shelf-location tracking with audit history
  • Offline-first workflows plus cold-chain excursion alerts
  • Web, Windows, macOS and Android coverage with barcode capture
  • Tracks consumable and non-consumable stock with FIFO or LIFO consumption.
  • Connects stock requests, minimum-stock alerts and purchase orders.
  • Includes cold-storage management and pharmacy batch and expiry details.
Cons
  • Free User excludes synchronisation and support
  • Published plans apply to legacy mSupply, not Open mSupply
  • Cloud hosting is available only by arrangement
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • The listed platform is web only.
  • Its described focus is healthcare stores, inventory and pharmacy stock.
Our verdict

mSupply is pharmaceutical inventory and supply-chain software for health facilities, medical stores and organizations managing medicine distribution. It records receipts, issues and stock on hand, tracks inventory by batch and shelf…

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ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management helps healthcare organizations track consumable and non-consumable items, purchases and stock use. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations managing stores and cold storage, including…

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  1. mSupplyMedical Inventory Software 9.1Free plan
  2. ACGIL Stores and Inventory ManagementMedical Inventory Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • mSupply — where it wins

    • Batch, expiry and shelf-location tracking with audit history
    • Offline-first workflows plus cold-chain excursion alerts
    • Web, Windows, macOS and Android coverage with barcode capture

    Where it doesn't

    • Free User excludes synchronisation and support
    • Published plans apply to legacy mSupply, not Open mSupply
    • Cloud hosting is available only by arrangement
  • ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management — where it wins

    • Tracks consumable and non-consumable stock with FIFO or LIFO consumption.
    • Connects stock requests, minimum-stock alerts and purchase orders.
    • Includes cold-storage management and pharmacy batch and expiry details.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • The listed platform is web only.
    • Its described focus is healthcare stores, inventory and pharmacy stock.
  • mSupply9.1/10 · Free plan

    A flexible medical inventory suite with offline workflows, batch control and dispensing records.

    Visit mSupplyFull verdict →
  • ACGIL Stores and Inventory Management8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Healthcare stores inventory with stock controls, purchasing and expiry tracking.

    Contact ACGILFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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