InvenTree vs OpenBoxes
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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InvenTree
Open-source inventory and stock management system
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OpenBoxes
Open-source inventory and supply chain management
| Feature | InvenTree | OpenBoxes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Groovy |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,356 | ★ 871 |
| First released | 2017 | 2011 |
| Replaces | NetSuite, Fishbowl | SAP, NetSuite |
Why pick each one
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
Choose OpenBoxes if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Groovy
Frequently asked questions
Is InvenTree or OpenBoxes better?
InvenTree is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenBoxes if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are InvenTree and OpenBoxes free and open-source?
Yes. InvenTree is licensed under MIT and OpenBoxes under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvenTree and OpenBoxes with Docker?
InvenTree: yes. OpenBoxes: yes.