Cannery vs InvenTree
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cannery
Firearm and ammunition tracker app
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InvenTree
Open-source inventory and stock management system
| Feature | Cannery | InvenTree |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Docker | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 7,356 |
| First released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaces | — | NetSuite, Fishbowl |
Why pick each one
Choose Cannery if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose InvenTree if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 7.4k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Cannery or InvenTree better?
Neither is universally better. InvenTree has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Cannery and InvenTree free and open-source?
Yes. Cannery is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and InvenTree under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cannery and InvenTree with Docker?
Cannery: yes. InvenTree: yes.