OpenBoxes vs Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert)

OpenBoxes9.4Visit Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert)8.5Visit

Higher score OpenBoxes #1 in Warehouse Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OpenBoxes

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Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert) #8 in Warehouse Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Made4net

• OpenBoxes fits best

  Organizations wanting a capable open-source WMS

• Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert) fits best

  Highly configurable warehouse environments

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Side by side

Feature	OpenBoxes 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert) 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Warehouse Management Software	#8 in Warehouse Management Software
Best for	Organizations wanting a capable open-source WMS	Highly configurable warehouse environments
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$24/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community · 24/7	Phone
Integrations	5 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenBoxes 5/5 · Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert) 5/5
Mobile app	✓	✓
Barcode scanning	✓	✓
Cycle counting	✓	✓
Shipping labels	✓	✓
Multiple warehouses	✓	✓
Specs
Picking methods	Not checked yet	Wave
Our review
Pros	Free self-hosted Community Edition Multi-facility, lot, serial, and expiration tracking Barcode scanning, cycle counting, and mobile workflows	Real-time inventory visibility with barcode validation and cycle counting Supports labor, task interleaving, voice workflows, and automation control Integrates with SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and major carriers
Cons	Community Edition is community-supported Self-Hosted hosting costs may vary by server options OpenBoxes Lift is listed at a limited-time founding-member price	Pricing requires a discussion with the vendor The breadth may exceed the needs of simple warehouse operations Picking methods documented are batch and wave rather than one primary method
Our verdict	OpenBoxes is open-source warehouse and supply chain management software for healthcare organizations, warehouses, distribution operations, and resource-constrained settings. It manages inventory across facilities and bin locations, with… Read the review →	Made4net WMS, marketed as WarehouseExpert, is configurable warehouse management software for distributors, manufacturers, retailers, e-commerce businesses, grocery operators, and third-party logistics providers. It supports cloud and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OpenBoxes — where it wins

  • Free self-hosted Community Edition
  • Multi-facility, lot, serial, and expiration tracking
  • Barcode scanning, cycle counting, and mobile workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Community Edition is community-supported
  • Self-Hosted hosting costs may vary by server options
  • OpenBoxes Lift is listed at a limited-time founding-member price

• Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert) — where it wins

  • Real-time inventory visibility with barcode validation and cycle counting
  • Supports labor, task interleaving, voice workflows, and automation control
  • Integrates with SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and major carriers

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a discussion with the vendor
  • The breadth may exceed the needs of simple warehouse operations
  • Picking methods documented are batch and wave rather than one primary method

• OpenBoxes9.4/10 · Free plan

  A capable open-source WMS for multi-facility inventory and warehouse workflows.

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• Made4net WMS (WarehouseExpert)8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad WMS for multi-facility operations needing configurable workflows and automation control.

  Visit Made4netFull verdict →