OpenBoxes vs GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP

OpenBoxes9.3Visit GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP8.9Visit

Higher score OpenBoxes #1 in Medical Inventory Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit OpenBoxes

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GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP #4 in Medical Inventory Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit GoMeds

• OpenBoxes fits best

  Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control

• GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP fits best

  Hospitals needing full inventory and procurement ERP

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Side by side

Feature	OpenBoxes 9.3/10 Visit ↗	GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Medical Inventory Software	#4 in Medical Inventory Software
Best for	Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control	Hospitals needing full inventory and procurement ERP
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$24/mo	₹5,000/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Community · 24/7	Email, Live chat
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenBoxes 1/5 · GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP 2/5
Lot tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Expiry tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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	1
Our review
Pros	Tracks lots, serial numbers, expiry dates, bins, and facilities Barcode scanning, FEFO picking, cycle counts, and replenishment workflows Self-hosted or cloud deployment with REST API and webhooks	Purchase approvals cover indents, orders, receipts and invoice matching. FEFO, batch tracking and near-expiry alerts support stock control. Cloud or self-hosted deployment with audit trails and forecasting.
Cons	Self-hosted deployment requires managing the hosting environment Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly specified No AI features are included	There is no free plan; paid access starts at INR 5,000 per month. The listed platform is web-based rather than offering native mobile apps. Setup adds INR 10,000 for Starter or INR 50,000 for Professional.
Our verdict	OpenBoxes is an open-source inventory and supply chain system for healthcare organizations, warehouses, and distribution operations. It manages stock across facilities and bins while recording lots, serial numbers, and expiration dates.… Read the review →	GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP is a custom-built inventory and supply chain system for hospitals, pharmacy chains, diagnostic labs and healthcare suppliers. It connects purchasing, supplier management and stock operations in one… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OpenBoxes — where it wins

  • Tracks lots, serial numbers, expiry dates, bins, and facilities
  • Barcode scanning, FEFO picking, cycle counts, and replenishment workflows
  • Self-hosted or cloud deployment with REST API and webhooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the hosting environment
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly specified
  • No AI features are included

• GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP — where it wins

  • Purchase approvals cover indents, orders, receipts and invoice matching.
  • FEFO, batch tracking and near-expiry alerts support stock control.
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with audit trails and forecasting.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; paid access starts at INR 5,000 per month.
  • The listed platform is web-based rather than offering native mobile apps.
  • Setup adds INR 10,000 for Starter or INR 50,000 for Professional.

• OpenBoxes9.3/10 · Free plan

  Broad medical inventory control with free community use and flexible deployment.

  Visit OpenBoxesFull verdict →
• GoMeds Healthcare Inventory & Supply ERP8.9/10 · Paid

  A healthcare ERP for purchasing, expiry control, forecasting and multi-location stock.

  Visit GoMedsFull verdict →