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ralph vs Binner
ralph has 2,531 GitHub stars, 593 forks, 124 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Binner has 545 stars, 70 forks, 52 open issues and last shipped 7 months ago. ralph leads on adoption by 364% (2,531 vs 545 stars). ralph is written in Python under Apache-2.0; Binner is written in C# under GPL-3.0. ralph has attracted 23% as many forks as stars, Binner 13%. ralph was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (inventory, inventory-management), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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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| ralph | Binner | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 2.5K | ★ 545 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Python | C# |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-04-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 593 | ⑂ 70 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick ralph if
- You weight community size — 2.5K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Binner if
- You want the Binner feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C#
- You evaluated both and Binner fits your workflow better
About ralph
Ralph Update 2025/02 As Allegro, we continue to publish Ralph's source code and will maintain its development under a "Sources only" model, without guarantees. We believe this approach will be beneficial, allowing everyone to use and build upon the software. Our current goal is to modernize the software and ensure its long term maintainability, and we're investing into it in 2025. However, we are not operating under a contribution based model. While we welcome discussions, we do not guarantee responses to issues or support for pull requests. If you require commercial support, please visit We sincerely appreciate…
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About Binner
Binner Binner is a free open source parts inventory tracking system you can run locally in Windows or Unix environments. It was created for makers (like myself), hobbyists or professionals to keep track of your parts inventory. Screenshots Features Standard inventory management input Import your orders from Digikey, Mouser, Arrow, or AliExpress Customizable nested category placement Track parts by Project Automated datasheet retrieval / Datasheet search Automated part lookup on Digikey/Mouser/Arrow/Octopart/Nexar/TME Flexible search engine Export your data to CSV / Excel if you need Proprietary file based…
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Frequently asked questions
Is ralph or Binner more popular?
ralph has 2,531 GitHub stars and Binner has 545. ralph has the larger community by that measure.
Are ralph and Binner free?
Both are open source. ralph is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Binner under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between ralph and Binner?
ralph is written in Python and Binner in C#. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, ralph or Binner?
Choose ralph if you want the larger community (2,531 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Binner if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.