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ralph vs Binner
ralph has 2,516 GitHub stars, 593 forks, 124 open issues and last shipped 8 days ago. Binner has 537 stars, 69 forks, 52 open issues and last shipped 5 months ago. ralph leads on adoption by 369% (2,516 vs 537 stars). ralph is written in Python under Apache-2.0; Binner is written in C# under GPL-3.0. ralph has attracted 24% 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 | ★ 537 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | Python | C# |
| Last push | 2026-09-10 | 2026-04-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 593 | ⑂ 69 |
| 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 is an open source asset management, DCIM, and CMDB system written in Python and built with Django. It is intended for organizations that need to manage data center hardware and back office hardware in one place under the Apache 2.0 license. The project lives in the business software and operations ecosystem.
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About Binner
Binner is a free, open source parts inventory tracking system that runs locally on Windows or Unix, created for makers, electronics hobbyists, and professional engineers who need to keep track of a parts inventory.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ralph or Binner more popular?
ralph has 2,516 GitHub stars and Binner has 537. 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 (2,516 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.