PartsBox
Tool tracking software
Asset management software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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€49 per month
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What is PartsBox
PartsBox is a cloud-based inventory and parts management application used to track electronic components, parts, and related stock levels. It supports organizing parts by location, managing suppliers and purchase history, and maintaining bills of materials (BOMs) for builds. The product is typically used by engineering teams, labs, and small-to-mid-sized manufacturers that need lightweight inventory control rather than full enterprise asset lifecycle management.
BOM and build workflows
PartsBox includes BOM management and build-related stock consumption, which fits electronics assembly and prototyping workflows. This helps users connect design lists to on-hand inventory and purchasing decisions. Many general-purpose asset and tool tracking systems focus more on check-in/check-out and depreciation than BOM-driven consumption.
Location-based stock organization
The product supports organizing inventory by storage locations (e.g., bins, shelves, drawers) and tracking quantities per part. This is practical for environments with many small items where precise physical placement matters. It aligns well with day-to-day parts retrieval and cycle counting.
Supplier and purchasing context
PartsBox tracks supplier information and purchasing history alongside parts records. This provides operational context for replenishment and lead-time planning without requiring a separate procurement tool. For teams that mainly need parts availability and reorder support, this can reduce reliance on spreadsheets.
Not tool check-out focused
PartsBox is primarily designed for parts inventory rather than tool crib operations. It may not cover common tool-tracking needs such as assignment to employees, calibration/inspection schedules, or job-site check-in/check-out workflows. Organizations centered on tools and equipment may need capabilities typically found in dedicated tool tracking systems.
Limited enterprise asset lifecycle
Compared with broader asset management platforms, PartsBox is less oriented toward full asset lifecycle functions such as depreciation, warranty/contract tracking, service tickets, and multi-department asset governance. It is better suited to consumable and component inventory than capital asset portfolios. Larger enterprises may find gaps in controls and reporting expected for company-wide asset programs.
Hardware automation may be limited
The product’s core value is software-based inventory management, and it may not provide the same depth of native support for RFID/QR hardware ecosystems, mobile scanning workflows, or ruggedized field operations as some asset tracking suites. If automated identification and high-volume scanning are central requirements, additional tooling or integrations may be needed. This can increase implementation effort for warehouse-style processes.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbyist / Maker | FREE | Number of users: 1 (cannot add users). Single currency. Features listed: Blazingly fast search; Meta-parts (substitutes); BOM Import; Label printing; Barcode scanning; ID Anything™; Configurable custom fields; KiCad® integration. |
| Lab / Workshop | 49€/month (when billed annually) | Number of users: 2. Additional users: 12€/user/month. Includes multiple users, multiple currencies, BOM Import, Label printing, Barcode scanning, ID Anything™, Configurable custom fields, KiCad® integration, Purchasing, Project/BOM pricing, Internal (company) part numbers, In-browser barcode scanning, Sub-assemblies, Attachments, Build configuration history, Automation through Zapier, Inventory value reports. |
| Production | 99€/month (when billed annually) | Number of users: 3. Additional users: 12€/user/month. Includes everything in Lab/Workshop plus Altium Designer® integration, Part attrition calculations, Multi-stage builds, Advanced build system. |
| Company | 239€/month (when billed annually) | Number of users: 5. Additional users: 12€/user/month. Includes everything in Production plus Lot control, Serial numbers, Role-Based Access Control, Traceability and serialization. |
| Medical / Pharma | 499€/month (when billed annually) | Number of users: 8. Additional users: 12€/user/month. Includes everything in Company plus Audit trail, NIST SP 800-63B AAL1 security rules, U.S. FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (as listed). |
Notes: Prices displayed on the official pricing page are shown for "When billed annually" (other billing/currency options available on the site). Database Import Service: one-time non-refundable charge $199/€199 (page notes currently offering the service free for a limited time for commercial plans). Trial: "No credit card required for trial" and the site shows "FREE TRIAL" on paid plans.
