Head-to-head · IT Documentation Software
IT Glue vs IT Portal
IT Glue leads on 0 checks, IT Portal on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIT Glue · 8.7/10
IT Glue scores higher on our rubric for it documentation software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
IT Glue is the better fit for teams seeking an established IT documentation hub. IT Portal is the better fit for IT teams and MSPs comparing flexible deployment options.
- IT Glue fits best
Teams seeking an established IT documentation hub
- IT Portal fits best
IT teams and MSPs comparing flexible deployment options
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Side by side
| Feature | IT Glue 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | IT Portal 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in IT Documentation Software | #3 in IT Documentation Software |
| Best for | Teams seeking an established IT documentation hub | IT teams and MSPs comparing flexible deployment options |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $14/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 60+ integrations | 40+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features IT Glue 1/5 · IT Portal 1/5 | ||
| Asset inventory | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Network discovery | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Runbook templates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Documented asset limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | IT Glue is a cloud-based IT documentation and knowledge-management platform for managed service providers and internal IT departments. It organizes documentation, assets, passwords, procedures, checklists and relationships in a structured… Read the review → |
IT Portal brings IT procedures, credentials, configurations, diagrams, devices, and relationships into a searchable documentation system. It is aimed at managed service providers and internal IT departments managing multi-site or… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IT Glue — where it wins
- Connects documentation with assets, passwords and mapped relationships
- Combines global and local search with runbooks and PDF export
- Offers SSO, audit trails, version control and access controls
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Basic includes one integration and Select includes two
- Teams needing broad platform options may prefer an alternative
IT Portal — where it wins
- Searchable procedures, credentials, diagrams, and device records in one place
- Cloud, self-hosted, web, and mobile deployment options
- Integrations across PSA, RMM, Microsoft 365, Teams, and more
Where it doesn't
- The $9 per-user monthly starting rate applies only to the 125+ user tier
- Published monthly pricing changes by user band and billing structure
- Workflow and search capabilities are less fully specified
- IT Glue8.7/10 · Paid
A structured documentation hub with search, runbooks, password management and integrations.
Visit IT GlueFull verdict → - IT Portal8.5/10 · Paid
A flexible IT knowledge base with cloud and self-hosted options, but tier pricing needs close review.
Visit IT PortalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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