Inventaire

Self-Hosted

Open-source inventory management for small businesses and teams

Overview

Inventaire is a self-hosted inventory management solution built to track stock levels, orders, and product details efficiently. It supports barcode scanning, low-stock alerts, and role-based permissions for team collaboration. Deployable via Docker or traditional LAMP/LEMP stacks, it offers CSV import/export for data migration and a clean dashboard for real-time insights. Ideal for retailers, warehouses, and small businesses, it keeps inventory operations in your control without relying on proprietary SaaS tools.

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:
  inventaire:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: inventaire
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Real-time stock tracking with low-stock notifications
Barcode scanning integration for quick product updates
Role-based access control for team collaboration
CSV import/export for easy data management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Inventaire hard to install?

Inventaire is easy to install via Docker (pre-configured containers) for quick setup. For traditional installs, it needs a LAMP/LEMP stack (PHP, MySQL, Apache/Nginx) and follows beginner-friendly documentation—though basic server knowledge helps.

? Is it a good alternative to Zoho Inventory?

Yes! It’s a strong open-source alternative for users prioritizing data privacy and self-hosting. While Zoho has more integrations, Inventaire covers core needs (stock tracking, alerts, CSV tools) for free without subscriptions.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! Inventaire is licensed under MIT, so it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no premium tiers or hidden charges.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Inventory Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data ownership)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Intuitive dashboard for streamlined operations
⊕ Docker support for simplified deployment

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge for non-Docker installs
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS tools
⊖ No native mobile app (web-responsive only)