OSI-licensed open source
Warehouse and inventory management software tracks stock levels, locations, movements and replenishment. Open-source options range from ERP suites with full warehouse modules to focused tools for parts, assets or household stock.
This page groups tools by use case: ERP suites (ERPNext, Odoo Community, Apache OFBiz, Dolibarr), parts and BOM inventory (InvenTree, Part-DB), supply chain for health programmes (OpenBoxes) and asset or pantry tracking (Snipe-IT, Grocy). Licences were checked on repositories.
Tools, licences and pricing checked against vendor and repository pages on November 7, 2026.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERPNext | Small and midsize firms needing ERP with warehouse control | Free, open source (self-hosted); Frappe Cloud hosting available (see vendor pricing) | GPL-3.0 |
| Odoo Community | Modular business suite with inventory | Free, open source (Community); paid Enterprise edition available (see vendor pricing) | LGPL-3.0 |
| InvenTree | Electronics and hardware part tracking | Free, open source | MIT |
| OpenBoxes | Supply chain tracking for health programmes and non-profits | Free, open source | EPL-1.0 |
| Apache OFBiz | Java teams customising ERP warehouse logic | Free, open source | Apache-2.0 |
| Dolibarr | Small business ERP and stock | Free, open source (paid hosting and marketplace modules available) | GPL-3.0 |
| Snipe-IT | Tracking IT assets and consumables | Free, open source (self-hosted); hosted plans available (see vendor pricing) | AGPL-3.0 |
| Grocy | Household or pantry inventory | Free, open source | MIT |
| Part-DB | Electronic component inventory | Free, open source | AGPL-3.0 |
Best for: Small and midsize firms needing ERP with warehouse control · Free, open source (self-hosted); Frappe Cloud hosting available (see vendor pricing)
ERPNext is an open-source ERP whose stock module handles multiple warehouses, batches, serial numbers and stock ledgers, integrated with purchasing and sales.
Best for: Modular business suite with inventory · Free, open source (Community); paid Enterprise edition available (see vendor pricing)
Odoo is a modular suite whose open-source Community edition includes inventory management with stock moves and multiple locations. Some warehouse features are in Enterprise.
Best for: Electronics and hardware part tracking · Free, open source
InvenTree is an open-source inventory management system for parts, stock and suppliers, with BOM management, a REST API and plugin system.
Best for: Supply chain tracking for health programmes and non-profits · Free, open source
OpenBoxes is a supply chain management system for tracking inventory, requisitions and shipments, designed for healthcare supply chains in resource-limited settings.
Best for: Java teams customising ERP warehouse logic · Free, open source
Apache OFBiz is an open-source ERP framework with facility and inventory management alongside order, catalogue and accounting components.
Best for: Small business ERP and stock · Free, open source (paid hosting and marketplace modules available)
Dolibarr is an open-source ERP and CRM that includes product and stock management with warehouses and stock movements, suitable for small businesses.
Best for: Tracking IT assets and consumables · Free, open source (self-hosted); hosted plans available (see vendor pricing)
Snipe-IT is an open-source IT asset management system that tracks hardware and consumables, checkouts and audits.
Best for: Household or pantry inventory · Free, open source
Grocy is a self-hosted groceries and household management tool with stock tracking, shopping lists and expiry dates, using a web interface.
Best for: Electronic component inventory · Free, open source
Part-DB is an open-source inventory management system for electronic components with storage locations, categories and footprints, and supplier information.
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| If you need… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Warehouse inside an ERP | ERPNext, Odoo Community |
| Parts and BOM | InvenTree, Part-DB |
| Health and relief supply chains | OpenBoxes |
| IT asset tracking | Snipe-IT |
| Small business stock and CRM | Dolibarr |
| Household pantry | Grocy |
Quick answers to common questions
Inventory management tracks quantities and locations. A WMS adds picking, packing, putaway and labour workflows inside the warehouse.
Many support barcode scanning through integrations or built-in features. Check each project's documentation for supported scanners.
The software is free, but you pay for hosting, maintenance and customisation unless you buy a managed service.
ERPNext, Odoo Community or Dolibarr can combine stock with sales and invoicing; InvenTree suits hardware parts.
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