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Part-DB vs Inventory: catalog facts
Part-DB	Inventory
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
Web, Self-hosted	Android
Barcode labels and webcam scanning KiCad BOM import and project stock checks	Imports parts by scanning supplier QR codes Fetches images, datasheets and quantities from suppliers
Needs a web server and database to run Public demo runs development builds	Android only Focused narrowly on electronic components
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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