Open-source Sortly alternatives

InvenTree is an open-source inventory management system that provides low-level stock control and part tracking. It targets organizations such as makers, electronics teams and small manufacturers that need to know which parts they have, where they are stored and how they are used.

The core is a Python and Django database backend that offers a web-based admin interface and a REST API for interaction with other applications. A plugin system supports custom applications and extensions, and integration options include the API, a Python module and third-party tools. The client is built with React, and the server supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and SQLite databases with Redis for caching.

InvenTree is licensed under MIT and deployed with Docker. A demo instance, documentation, a roadmap and issue tracker are linked from the repository, and translations are handled through Crowdin.

HomeBox is an inventory and organization system built for home users, hosted by you. The project is a continuation of the original HomeBox maintained by sysadminsmedia, and its guiding principles are simplicity with room to expand, light resource use and portability.

You organize items into categories, locations and tags and can add custom fields for extra details. A search feature helps find items quickly, images can be uploaded to identify things, and documents and warranties can be tracked alongside purchase dates, prices and maintenance schedules. The interface is responsive, so it works on desktops, tablets and phones.

HomeBox is written in Go, ships with an embedded web interface and uses SQLite, which keeps deployment and backup simple, and it is typically run with Docker Compose. It is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and demo and nightly demo instances are available. It suits households that want a record of belongings for insurance, moving or maintenance.

Shelf is an open-source platform for tracking physical assets such as equipment, devices, tools, vehicles, props and inventory. It is built for teams that need to know what they own, where each item is and who is currently using it. Organizations can manage large numbers of assets across several locations, with role-based access for their staff.

Each asset can carry a printed QR tag that anyone can scan with a phone to view it, check it out or report a problem. Bookings and reservations help schedule equipment and avoid double-booking, and custody tracking assigns items to team members. Locations are hierarchical, covering buildings, floors, rooms and shelves, with GPS tagging available. Custom fields hold details such as serial numbers, warranty data and condition.

Further tools include categories and tags, kits that bundle items like a laptop and charger, full-text search with saved filters, CSV import and export, reminders for maintenance or warranty expiry, an audit trail, multiple workspaces and a built-in QR and barcode scanner with bulk actions. Team roles include Owner, Admin, Base and Self Service. The project is built with TypeScript.