InvenTree vs Part-DB
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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Part-DB
Web-based inventory for electronic components
| Feature | InvenTree | Part-DB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,356 | ★ 1,719 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | NetSuite, Fishbowl | 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 Part-DB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is InvenTree or Part-DB 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 InvenTree and Part-DB free and open-source?
Yes. InvenTree is licensed under MIT and Part-DB under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvenTree and Part-DB with Docker?
InvenTree: yes. Part-DB: yes.