HomeboxvsOCS Inventory NG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Homebox | OCS Inventory NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Inventory Management | #8 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 667 | 255 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +298 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.27.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 2.12.6 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Homebox scores 74/100 against 53/100 for OCS Inventory NG, so it is the safer default.
Homebox ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OCS Inventory NG.
If you want the quickest setup, Homebox is easier to run; OCS Inventory NG needs more configuration.
Homebox is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).
Homebox details →OCS Inventory NG details →