HomeBox (SysAdminsMedia)

Self-Hosted

Open-source inventory management for home and small teams

Overview

HomeBox is an open-source inventory solution to track assets, items, locations, and labels with ease. It features a clean UI, custom fields for flexible data entry, barcode/QR code scanning, and audit logs for change tracking. Deployment is simple via Docker Compose, making it accessible for self-hosters. Ideal for organizing home goods, office equipment, or small business inventory—no proprietary lock-in, full control over your data.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  homebox_sysadminsmedia:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: homebox-sysadminsmedia
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Track assets, items, and locations
Barcode/QR code scanning support
Custom fields for tailored data
Docker Compose deployment
Audit logs and user roles

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is HomeBox (SysAdminsMedia) hard to install?

No—installation is straightforward using Docker Compose. The official docs provide step-by-step instructions for running it on your server or local machine, even for users with basic Docker experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Sortly?

Yes—HomeBox is a great open-source alternative to Sortly for users prioritizing self-hosting and privacy. It offers core features like item tracking and barcode scanning, though it lacks some of Sortly’s SaaS-exclusive features like e-commerce integration.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—HomeBox is 100% open-source and free to use. There are no hidden costs; you only need to cover the hosting expenses for your server or cloud instance.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Inventory Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Intuitive interface for non-technical users
⊕ Flexible custom fields for unique inventory needs

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker knowledge for setup
⊖ Limited advanced features (e.g., multi-channel integration)
⊖ Smaller community compared to enterprise tools