Head-to-head · Medical Inventory Software
OpenBoxes vs mSupply
OpenBoxes leads on 0 checks, mSupply 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 planboth
- Most featuresmSupply · 3 of 5
OpenBoxes scores higher on our rubric for medical inventory software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
OpenBoxes is the better fit for hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control. mSupply is the better fit for resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies.
- OpenBoxes fits best
Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control
- mSupply fits best
Resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenBoxes 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | mSupply 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Medical Inventory Software | #2 in Medical Inventory Software |
| Best for | Hospitals needing broad, affordable inventory control | Resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $24/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenBoxes 1/5 · mSupply 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 → |
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… 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
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
- OpenBoxes9.3/10 · Free plan
Broad medical inventory control with free community use and flexible deployment.
Visit OpenBoxesFull verdict → - mSupply9.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible medical inventory suite with offline workflows, batch control and dispensing records.
Visit mSupplyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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