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Part-DB vs InvenTree: catalog facts
Part-DBInvenTree
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Barcode labels and webcam scanning
  • KiCad BOM import and project stock checks
  • Detailed part and stock tracking with history
  • Covers manufacturing, purchasing and sales
  • Needs a web server and database to run
  • Public demo runs development builds
  • Needs a server and database to run
  • Its breadth takes time to learn for simple home use
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: MIT
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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