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Part-DB-server vs rebuild
Part-DB-server has 1,768 GitHub stars, 235 forks, 209 open issues and last shipped yesterday. rebuild has 1,069 stars, 257 forks, 10 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Part-DB-server leads on adoption by 65% (1,768 vs 1,069 stars). Part-DB-server is written in PHP under AGPL-3.0; rebuild is written in Java under GPL-3.0. Part-DB-server has attracted 13% as many forks as stars, rebuild 24%. Part-DB-server was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Part-DB-server | rebuild | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 1.8K | ★ 1.1K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | PHP | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-19 |
| Forks | ⑂ 235 | ⑂ 257 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Part-DB-server if
- You weight community size — 1.8K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches PHP
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick rebuild if
- You want the rebuild feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and rebuild fits your workflow better
About Part-DB-server
Part DB is an open source inventory management system for electronic components. It is a PHP and Symfony web application installed on a web server, so users access it through a browser without extra client software. The repository calls this version a complete rewrite of the legacy Part DB project, and it is licensed under AGPL 3.0.
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About rebuild
REBUILD is a highly configurable, open source enterprise management system written in Java and licensed under GPL 3.0, built for enterprise IT teams, small and medium businesses, business managers and developers who need to assemble systems such as CRM, WMS, MES, HRM, TMS or ERP through zero code and low code configuration.
read the full rebuild overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Part-DB-server or rebuild more popular?
Part-DB-server has 1,768 GitHub stars and rebuild has 1,069. Part-DB-server has the larger community by that measure.
Are Part-DB-server and rebuild free?
Both are open source. Part-DB-server is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and rebuild under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Part-DB-server and rebuild?
Part-DB-server is written in PHP and rebuild in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Part-DB-server or rebuild?
Choose Part-DB-server if you want the larger community (1,768 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose rebuild if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.