OpenBoxes vs Worktile ERP
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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OpenBoxes
Open-source inventory and supply chain management
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Worktile ERP
Self-hosted small-business ERP with inventory and billing
| Feature | OpenBoxes | Worktile ERP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AAL |
| Language | Groovy | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 871 | ★ 8,632 |
| First released | 2011 | 2022 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite | QuickBooks, Zoho Books |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenBoxes if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Groovy
Choose Worktile ERP if…
- Released under the AAL license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.6k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBoxes or Worktile ERP better?
Worktile ERP 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 OpenBoxes and Worktile ERP free and open-source?
Yes. OpenBoxes is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Worktile ERP under AAL. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenBoxes and Worktile ERP with Docker?
OpenBoxes: yes. Worktile ERP: yes.