HomeBox (SysAdminsMedia) vs Inventree
Both HomeBox (SysAdminsMedia) and Inventree are self-hosted alternatives to Sortly. Both are filed under Inventory Management.
Side by side
| Field | HomeBox (SysAdminsMedia) | Inventree |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Inventory and organization system built for the home user. | Inventory management system which provides intuitive parts management and stock control. |
| GitHub stars | 7,719 | 7,786 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Platforms | Docker, Go | Python |
| Latest release | v0.27.1, 23 October 2026 | 1.6.3, 27 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 31 October 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Inventory Management | Inventory Management |
| Website | https://homebox.software/ | https://docs.inventree.org/en/latest/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/sysadminsmedia/homebox | https://github.com/inventree/InvenTree |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Inventree has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 7,786 against 7,719.
- Inventree recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 31 October 2026.
- Inventree has the newer release on record: 1.6.3, 27 October 2026, against v0.27.1, 23 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: HomeBox (SysAdminsMedia) is listed under AGPL-3.0; Inventree under MIT.
- Platforms differ: HomeBox (SysAdminsMedia) lists Docker, Go; Inventree lists Python.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Inventory Management.