Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
GLPI vs 
Snipe-IT GLPI vs Snipe-IT: on our data-weighted scoring, GLPI edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.8/10). GLPI starts at Free tier available and is best for budget-conscious teams and MSPs wanting free, open-source ITAM + ITSM they can self-host with unlimited assets; Snipe-IT starts at $39.99/mo (hosted; self-host free) and is best for teams wanting free, open-source asset tracking they can self-host with unlimited assets. Choose GLPI for the stronger overall track record; consider Snipe-IT if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | GLPI | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Adoption | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| GLPI | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | $39.99/mo (hosted; self-host free) |
| Pricing model | flat | flat |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + free trial | Free tier |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams and MSPs wanting free, open-source ITAM + ITSM they can self-host with unlimited assets | Teams wanting free, open-source asset tracking they can self-host with unlimited assets |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | Cloud + self-host |
| G2 rating | — | 4.6/5 (26) |
| Capterra rating | 4.5/5 (40) | 4.4/5 (23) |
| Our score | 8.1 | 7.8 |
You need budget-conscious teams and msps wanting free, open-source itam + itsm they can self-host with unlimited assets.
You need teams wanting free, open-source asset tracking they can self-host with unlimited assets.
GLPI bills on a flat model from Free tier available (free tier available), while Snipe-IT uses a flat model from $39.99/mo (hosted; self-host free) (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
GLPI ships 6 headline capabilities (Open-source (GPL v3), Native dynamic inventory (agent + SNMP), CMDB + asset lifecycle, Software license management) and deploys Cloud + self-host. Snipe-IT ships 6 (Open-source (AGPL v3), Unlimited assets + users, Asset checkout + check-in, Custom fields + asset models), deploying Cloud + self-host.
GLPI holds 4.5/5 (~40 Capterra reviews); Snipe-IT holds 4.6/5 (~26 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, GLPI edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.8/10). Pick Snipe-IT instead when teams wanting free, open-source asset tracking they can self-host with unlimited assets. See GLPI alternatives or Snipe-IT alternatives.
