IT Asset Management
All of Snipe-IT's power, none of the self-hosting overhead
Snipe-IT is excellent open-source ITAM, but you have to run it. AssetTrakr gives you the same asset lifecycle management in a fully managed SaaS — plus integrated network mapping and documentation, no server required.
Why teams leave Snipe-IT
- Snipe-IT requires a server, PHP runtime, database, and ongoing maintenance
- No built-in network topology integration to see where assets live on your network
- No linked runbooks or SOPs per asset — docs live in a separate tool
- UI is functional but dated — not optimized for fast keyboard-driven workflows
- Self-hosted means you handle backups, uptime, and security patching
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Asset inventory & lifecycle | ||
| Warranty expiry tracking | ||
| CSV import / export | ||
| QR code labels | ||
| Asset health scoring | ||
| Bulk edit | ||
| Linked network nodes | ||
| Linked runbooks | ||
| Fully managed SaaS | ||
| Free tier | 50 assets | Free (self-hosted only) |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
Snipe-IT is free open-source but you pay for hosting (typically $5–20/month). Layer8 AssetTrakr is free for 50 assets, $19 CAD/month for unlimited — fully managed, no server.
Snipe-IT
Snipe-IT is free open-source but you pay for hosting (typically $5–20/month). Layer8 AssetTrakr is free for 50 assets, $19 CAD/month for unlimited — fully managed, no server.
Switching from Snipe-IT?
Export your Snipe-IT assets as CSV and import directly into AssetTrakr using our CSV import tool. Field mapping is supported for all standard Snipe-IT export columns.
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