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InvenTree vs Specifically Clementines

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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IN InvenTree Open-source inventory and stock management system VS SP Specifically Clementines Grocery shopping app (previously Groceries), providing reliable sync
FeatureInvenTreeSpecifically Clementines
CategoryCRM & Business AppsCRM & Business Apps
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 7,356★ 292
First released20172025
ReplacesNetSuite, Fishbowl—

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
InvenTree details

Choose Specifically Clementines if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Specifically Clementines details

Frequently asked questions

Is InvenTree or Specifically Clementines 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 Specifically Clementines free and open-source?

Yes. InvenTree is licensed under MIT and Specifically Clementines under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run InvenTree and Specifically Clementines with Docker?

InvenTree: yes. Specifically Clementines: yes.

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