I run an e-commerce business that ships 1,000+ parcels a day across eBay, Magento, and OnBuy. I was paying around 40 thousand pounds a year for warehouse management software. The software itself was good at what it did, but that is a serious cost. When prices kept going up year after year, it started to feel like being backed into a corner because my entire operation depended on it.
So I built my own. It does everything I need and I use it every day to run my warehouse. I figured other sellers were probably in the same position, so I am giving it away for free. Why, you may ask? Well, quite simply, because I can.
Every feature below is built, tested, and running in production. Nothing is “coming soon.”
Get in touch and let us know what additional features you need. New functionality does not take long to build and we are actively developing this every day.
Request a FeatureMoving away from software your business relies on is a big decision, especially when what you have is working. Nobody wants to risk disrupting their operation on a promise.
That is why every sales channel in RiotWMS can run in read-only mode. Connect your eBay, Magento, or OnBuy accounts and your orders will sync across automatically. You can compare the functionality side by side with your current system using real, live data. Nothing gets pushed back to your channels, nothing changes in your existing setup. Play with it, get comfortable, and introduce it on your own terms when you are ready.
Connect your sales channels. Orders start syncing in minutes.
Keep using your current WMS to process and dispatch as normal.
Explore RiotWMS with real data. Set up your warehouse, bin locations, and rules.
When you are confident, enable stock sync and dispatch. You are in control.
Realistically, it takes about 3 working days from start to finish. Here is what is involved.
You will need a domain name for your RiotWMS installation. Purchase one from any domain registrar.
To run RiotWMS, you first need to select a hosting provider. While we recommend a managed service for ease of use, you are free to choose any provider that fits your budget. If you are comfortable managing your own infrastructure, there are many affordable self-managed options available.
We personally use MGT Commerce because they have reliably managed our websites for years. Although we are not affiliated with them, we use their Single Server Premium plan and find it to be an ideal fit. It typically costs around €99 for management plus £50–£75 for the AWS server, totalling less than £150 per month.
The best part is that you do not need any technical knowledge. MGT handles the full server build and rigorous testing before RiotWMS is even installed. You get a dedicated environment with SSL, automated backups, and security fully managed, giving you total control over your data with no order limits.
MGT typically takes 2 to 3 working days to provision and test your server. You will receive login credentials once it is ready.
We provide step-by-step instructions to get the application onto your server. If you need help, we are here to assist.
Create your admin account, enter your company details, and set up your first warehouse. Connect your sales channels and start syncing orders.
You do not need any technical knowledge to keep your server running. Your hosting provider handles the database, security updates, SSL certificates, backups, and performance monitoring.
Your RiotWMS installation runs on a dedicated server that only your business uses. That means better performance during peak periods like Q4, and no sharing resources with other companies.
If you need help at any stage, we provide full setup instructions and we are here to assist if you get stuck.
I built this for my own business. I use it every single day. It is not a side project. It is the system that runs my warehouse.
There is no “Pro” tier coming. No “contact sales.” No “free for 30 days then we charge you.” It is free because I built it for myself and the cost of letting other people use it is zero.
I want to be surrounded by like-minded people who want the most advanced warehouse management system running in-house, free of charge, apart from the cost of their own server. Take control, keep more cash in your pocket, and stop getting overcharged for software that should not cost what it does.
Get in touch and we will help you get set up.