Manyfold

Self-Hosted

Open-source inventory & manufacturing management for small teams

Overview

Manyfold is an open-source tool for managing inventory, production workflows, bills of materials (BOMs), and stock levels for manufacturing teams. It supports barcode scanning, batch tracking, order management, and CSV imports/exports. Deployable via Docker for straightforward self-hosting, it offers a user-friendly interface ideal for small to medium businesses or makers. Customizable and privacy-focused, it replaces proprietary solutions with a free alternative that integrates core manufacturing needs without vendor lock-in.

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

Key Features

Bills of Materials (BOM) management
Inventory tracking with barcode support
Production workflow & batch monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Manyfold hard to install?

Manyfold is easy to deploy using Docker, with official documentation providing step-by-step Docker Compose instructions. Even users with basic server knowledge can set it up quickly, making self-hosting accessible.

? Is it a good alternative to proprietary tools like Fishbowl?

Yes—Manyfold offers core features like BOM tracking, inventory management, and production workflows that small businesses need, without the high costs of Fishbowl. It’s ideal for teams avoiding vendor lock-in.

? Is Manyfold completely free?

Manyfold is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or paid tiers—you can self-host and modify it indefinitely.

Top Alternatives

Fishbowl Inventory Search Google

QuickBooks Enterprise Manufacturing Search Google

Sage Intacct Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Manufacturing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted deployment
⊕ No subscription fees or vendor lock-in
⊕ Customizable for specific manufacturing needs

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker/server setup knowledge
⊖ Limited third-party integrations vs enterprise tools
⊖ Smaller user community than proprietary alternatives