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Shelf vs OpenConstructionERP
Shelf has 3,014 GitHub stars, 367 forks, 181 open issues and last shipped yesterday. OpenConstructionERP has 823 stars, 259 forks, 2 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Shelf leads on adoption by 266% (3,014 vs 823 stars). Shelf is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; OpenConstructionERP is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0. Shelf has attracted 12% as many forks as stars, OpenConstructionERP 31%. OpenConstructionERP 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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| Shelf | OpenConstructionERP | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 3.0K | ★ 823 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 367 | ⑂ 259 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Shelf if
- You weight community size — 3.0K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick OpenConstructionERP if
- You want the OpenConstructionERP feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and OpenConstructionERP fits your workflow better
About Shelf
Shelf is a free, open source platform for tracking physical assets, including equipment, devices, tools, vehicles, props, and inventory. It is built for teams that need to know what they have, where it is, and who is using it. The project sits in the IT asset management, equipment management, scheduling, and operations software ecosystem.
read the full Shelf overview →
About OpenConstructionERP
OpenConstructionERP is an open source, self hosted construction ERP under AGPL 3.0, aimed at construction companies and estimating teams that want BOQ, cost estimation, CAD/BIM takeoff, scheduling and tendering in one platform they run on their own infrastructure.
read the full OpenConstructionERP overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shelf or OpenConstructionERP more popular?
Shelf has 3,014 GitHub stars and OpenConstructionERP has 823. Shelf has the larger community by that measure.
Are Shelf and OpenConstructionERP free?
Both are open source. Shelf is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenConstructionERP under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Shelf and OpenConstructionERP?
Shelf is written in TypeScript and OpenConstructionERP in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Shelf or OpenConstructionERP?
Choose Shelf if you want the larger community (3,014 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose OpenConstructionERP if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.