Snipe-IT vs Device42

Snipe-IT8.7Visit Device428.5Visit

Higher score Snipe-IT #5 in Asset Tracking Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Snipe-IT

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Device42 #7 in Asset Tracking Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Device42

• Snipe-IT fits best

  Flexible IT and hardware asset tracking

• Device42 fits best

  Infrastructure teams tracking dependencies and licenses

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Side by side

Feature	Snipe-IT 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Device42 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Asset Tracking Software	#7 in Asset Tracking Software
Best for	Flexible IT and hardware asset tracking	Infrastructure teams tracking dependencies and licenses
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$399.99/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	40+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Snipe-IT 1/5 · Device42 1/5
Barcode scanning	✓	✓
QR code scanning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Check-in/check-out	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
GPS location tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Asset limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited assets across self-hosted and hosted plans Detailed assignment, auditing, check-in, and checkout workflows Broad integrations, API access, and barcode and QR-code support	Discovers physical, virtual, and cloud hardware and software Maps asset relationships and tracks software license usage Supports QR/barcode labels, warranty records, and contract reminders
Cons	Self-hosted deployment includes community support Advanced hosting tiers cost more than Basic Hosting Dedicated Hosting annual plan does not show a listed price	Requires a customer-hosted virtual appliance Annual subscription pricing is based on device count No free plan is available
Our verdict	Snipe-IT is an open-source, web-based system for tracking hardware, software licenses, accessories, users, locations, and asset history. It suits IT teams and organizations that need structured assignment, check-in, checkout, transfer,… Read the review →	Device42 is an IT infrastructure discovery and asset management platform for organizations responsible for physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Infrastructure teams can use it to build hardware and software inventories, map asset… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Snipe-IT — where it wins

  • Unlimited assets across self-hosted and hosted plans
  • Detailed assignment, auditing, check-in, and checkout workflows
  • Broad integrations, API access, and barcode and QR-code support

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted deployment includes community support
  • Advanced hosting tiers cost more than Basic Hosting
  • Dedicated Hosting annual plan does not show a listed price

• Device42 — where it wins

  • Discovers physical, virtual, and cloud hardware and software
  • Maps asset relationships and tracks software license usage
  • Supports QR/barcode labels, warranty records, and contract reminders

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a customer-hosted virtual appliance
  • Annual subscription pricing is based on device count
  • No free plan is available

• Snipe-IT8.7/10 · Free plan

  Flexible asset tracking with unlimited assets, license workflows, and self-hosted deployment.

  Visit Snipe-ITFull verdict →
• Device428.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A self-hosted asset inventory for teams that need infrastructure and license visibility.

  Visit Device42Full verdict →