OpenBoxes
Free self-hosted; hosted and implementation services available
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OpenBoxes
OpenBoxes is open-source inventory and supply-chain software that can support field service when parts availability is the main constraint.
OpenBoxes
Free self-hosted; hosted and implementation services available
Overview
OpenBoxes should not be sold as a direct FSM replacement. It is a practical option for the parts side of field service: stock visibility, warehouses, replenishment, purchase orders, lot tracking, and inventory movements.
That matters because parts are often the hidden reason field service breaks down. If technicians cannot find the right part, scheduling software cannot save the job. OpenBoxes is strongest as a companion system or as the core for teams whose field operations are supply-chain heavy.
Pricing
OpenBoxes can be self-hosted without software license fees. Hosted, implementation, migration, and support services can add cost depending on the deployment model.
When to pick it
Pick OpenBoxes when inventory is the hard problem. Skip it if the business needs dispatching, CRM, customer notifications, invoicing, or technician mobile workflows in one product.
Pros
- Strong open-source inventory and stock-movement foundation
- Useful for asset-heavy and parts-heavy service operations
- Can complement another FSM or ticketing system
Cons
- No complete dispatch, scheduling, CRM, or invoicing workflow
- Requires integration work to support technician-facing field service
- Best suited to inventory-led operations
Integrations
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Pricing and feature data current as of May 16, 2026. Verify with vendor.