IT Documentation
The IT Glue alternative your team can actually afford
IT Glue starts at $29/user/month, requires a minimum of 5 users, and still needs separate tools for network diagrams and asset management. Layer8 Systems gives you all three — encrypted, integrated, and free to start.
Why teams leave IT Glue
- IT Glue bills per-seat starting at ~$29 USD/user/month with a 5-user minimum
- No network topology diagrams — you need a separate tool like Lucidchart or draw.io
- No ITAM — you need Snipe-IT, Asset Panda, or another integration
- Data is indexed and processed by IT Glue — not end-to-end encrypted
- Designed for MSPs; internal IT teams get features they don't need and miss ones they do
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | IT Glue |
|---|---|---|
| AES-256-GCM encrypted docs | Partial | |
| Network topology diagrams | ||
| IT asset management | ||
| Runbooks & SOPs | ||
| Config version history | ||
| AI runbook generation | ||
| Credential vault | ||
| Free tier (no credit card) | 50 notes | Trial only |
| Canadian data residency |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
Layer8 Systems starts free. Pro is $19 CAD/month (all features, unlimited). IT Glue's minimum spend is ~$145 USD/month for 5 users.
IT Glue
Layer8 Systems starts free. Pro is $19 CAD/month (all features, unlimited). IT Glue's minimum spend is ~$145 USD/month for 5 users.
Switching from IT Glue?
Export your IT Glue documentation as PDFs or copy-paste into NoteTakr. Recreate network diagrams in NetMapr using drag-and-drop or import an nmap scan. Asset records can be imported via CSV into AssetTrakr.
Your data is encrypted at rest
Layer8 Systems encrypts all note content with AES-256-GCM. Learn how we protect your data →
Ready to make the switch?
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Get started for freeFree tier: 50 notes, 50 assets, 3 network maps
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