metasfresh 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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metasfresh
Open-source ERP for small and midsize companies
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Part-DB
Web-based inventory for electronic components
| Feature | metasfresh | Part-DB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,394 | ★ 1,719 |
| First released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite | NetSuite |
Why pick each one
Choose metasfresh if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
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 metasfresh or Part-DB better?
Neither is universally better. metasfresh has the larger community, while Part-DB is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are metasfresh and Part-DB free and open-source?
Yes. metasfresh is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Part-DB under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run metasfresh and Part-DB with Docker?
metasfresh: yes. Part-DB: yes.