Compare winworks and Part-DB on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both ERP & Business Management tools, One-time license / Custom quote vs Open…
At a Glance
winworks
Part-DB
Primary category
ERP & Business Management
ERP & Business Management
Rating
Not documented
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Pricing model
One-time license / Custom quote
Open Source
Starting price
$25
Free
Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
Windows, Desktop App
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
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AI features
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Public API
Not documented
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
winworks
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Part-DB
Self-Hosted (Open Source) — Free N/A
Pros & Cons
winworks
Pros
One-time "lifetime license" purchase model with no required monthly subscription fee
Long operating history (since 1993) with over 4,000 reported installations and 50+ software updates
All editions include a full year of unlimited toll-free US-based technical support
Integrates with widely used accounting software (QuickBooks, Peachtree, Quicken) and ALLDATA repair data
Cons
Native Windows desktop application built on Microsoft Access — no native Mac client
Pricing is not published online; shops must contact sales for a custom quote
Core interface reflects an older Windows-desktop design rather than a modern browser-based UI, though mobile and cloud add-ons are available separately
Part-DB
Pros
Completely free and open source (AGPL-3.0) with no paid tiers
Purpose-built for electronic component metadata, unlike generic inventory tools
Supports multiple databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite) and ships as a Docker image
Strong permission system and two-factor authentication for shared or makerspace inventories
Active multi-language support reflecting a strong European maker community
Cons
Requires self-hosting and basic server administration skills; no official managed cloud version
Interface and workflows are utilitarian, aimed at technical users rather than casual consumers
Smaller contributor base than larger open-source inventory projects, which can slow feature development
No built-in e-commerce, procurement automation, or supplier API integrations out of the box
Documentation is comprehensive but assumes familiarity with self-hosted web app deployment
Use Cases
winworks
Part-DB
Personal electronics parts inventory — Hobbyists track their own component stash across projects.
Makerspace shared inventory — Multi-user, permissioned tracking of shared components across a hackerspace.
Small hardware team component management — Tracking parts, BOMs and suppliers for small hardware builds.