Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

Head-to-head · Medical Inventory Software

OpenBoxes vs JumpStock

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OpenBoxes #1 in Medical Inventory Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit OpenBoxes
JumpStock #3 in Medical Inventory Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit JumpStock

OpenBoxes leads on 0 checks, JumpStock on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenBoxes · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly OpenBoxes
  • Most featuresJumpStock · 4 of 5

OpenBoxes scores higher on our rubric for medical inventory software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

OpenBoxes is the better fit for hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control. JumpStock is the better fit for hospitals needing connected, offline inventory workflows.

  • OpenBoxes fits best

    Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control

  • JumpStock fits best

    Hospitals needing connected, offline inventory workflows

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature OpenBoxes 9.3/10 Visit ↗ JumpStock 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in Medical Inventory Software #3 in Medical Inventory Software
Best for Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control Hospitals needing connected, offline inventory workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $24/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community · 24/7 Phone, Email
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenBoxes 1/5 · JumpStock 4/5
Lot tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Expiry tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Serial number tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Controlled substances Not checked yet Not checked yet
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Specs
Stock locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Combines Kanban, PAR, cycle counting and perpetual inventory workflows.
  • Tracks lots and expirations, with barcode scanning for inventory actions.
  • Supports offline work, later sync, and assignment to cases or patients.
Cons
  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the hosting environment
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly specified
  • No AI features are included
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • Designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, not smaller teams.
  • ERP, EHR and procurement connections may require integration planning.
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 →

JumpStock is a hospital inventory management product from Jump Technologies, Inc., aimed at supply-chain teams and clinicians in mid-market and enterprise organizations. It brings Kanban and PAR replenishment together with cycle counting…

Read the review →
  1. OpenBoxesMedical Inventory Software 9.3Free plan
  2. JumpStockMedical Inventory Software 9.0Pricing on request

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

  • JumpStock — where it wins

    • Combines Kanban, PAR, cycle counting and perpetual inventory workflows.
    • Tracks lots and expirations, with barcode scanning for inventory actions.
    • Supports offline work, later sync, and assignment to cases or patients.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
    • Designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, not smaller teams.
    • ERP, EHR and procurement connections may require integration planning.

More comparisons

All medical inventory software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

Last updated · How we research and update