Paperless-ngx
Focus: documents and ocr. Shares self-hosted and open source with Homebox. Adds Linux. Rated 4.7 (Homebox: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb, Linux
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Homebox
A simple home inventory app for tracking what you own and where it is.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is Homebox?
Homebox is a free, open-source inventory and organisation system built for homes. Record your items with photos, locations, labels, receipts, warranty dates and maintenance notes, then find anything in seconds with search and printable QR code labels. It is lightweight and easy to self-host with Docker.
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Pros
- Tracks warranties, receipts and locations
- QR code labels for boxes and shelves
- Free and open source
Cons
- Needs a server to self-host
- No official mobile app
Who should use Homebox
People who want to know exactly what they own, where it is and when warranties end.
Who may not need it
Anyone with few belongings to keep track of.
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Free resources that cover similar ground.
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