Head-to-head · Medical Inventory Software
OpenBoxes vs MedKeeper Inventory
OpenBoxes leads on 0 checks, MedKeeper Inventory 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 scoreOpenBoxes · 9.3/10
- Free planonly OpenBoxes
- Most featuresMedKeeper Inventory · 3 of 5
OpenBoxes scores higher on our rubric for medical inventory software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
OpenBoxes is the better fit for hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control. MedKeeper Inventory is the better fit for hospital pharmacies managing medication inventory.
- OpenBoxes fits best
Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control
- MedKeeper Inventory fits best
Hospital pharmacies managing medication inventory
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenBoxes 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | MedKeeper Inventory 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Medical Inventory Software | #6 in Medical Inventory Software |
| Best for | Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control | Hospital pharmacies managing medication inventory |
| 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 |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community · 24/7 | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenBoxes 1/5 · MedKeeper Inventory 3/5 | ||
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Stock locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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 → |
MedKeeper Inventory helps hospital pharmacies manage medications in carts, kits and trays through PharmacyKeeper Carts. It records lot numbers and expiration dates, alerts staff about expiring items, and supports barcode-based inventory… 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
MedKeeper Inventory — where it wins
- Tracks medication lots and expiration dates, with alerts for expiring stock
- Barcode audits and recall-location search support inventory control
- Supports network transfers, configurable par levels and waste management
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Inventory functionality focuses on carts, kits and trays
- Designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations
- OpenBoxes9.3/10 · Free plan
Broad medical inventory control with free community use and flexible deployment.
Visit OpenBoxesFull verdict → - MedKeeper Inventory8.6/10 · Pricing on request
Medication inventory tools for hospital pharmacies managing stock across locations.
Visit MedKeeperFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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