IT Documentation Comparison
Layer8 Systems vs IT Glue
IT Glue is a documentation platform priced and structured for managed service providers — per-client tenancy, five-seat minimums, annual contracts. Layer8 Systems gives internal IT teams the same runbooks, configs, and credential vault, plus network maps and asset tracking, with no per-client overhead and no contract.
Why teams leave IT Glue
- IT Glue starts at ~$29 USD/user/month with a five-user minimum — overkill for a 1–5 person internal team
- Priced and structured around MSP multi-tenancy you don't need if you run one network
- No network diagramming — you still need a separate tool for topology maps
- No asset tracking — requires a third integration for ITAM
- Documentation is stored and indexed server-side — no zero-knowledge option for your crown-jewel secrets
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | IT Glue |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-knowledge credential vaults | ||
| Network topology diagrams | ||
| IT asset management | ||
| Custom fields on assets | ||
| Runbooks & SOPs | ||
| Config version history | ||
| Credential storage | ||
| One-click full-account export | Limited | |
| No per-client tenancy overhead | ||
| Free tier | 50 notes | Trial only |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
Free tier (50 notes) · Pro $19 CAD/mo · Team $79 CAD/mo · no seat minimum
IT Glue
~$29 USD/user/mo (minimum 5 users)
Switching from IT Glue?
IT Glue exports import natively: click Export on your Configurations or Passwords list in IT Glue, drop the CSV into Settings → Import & Export, and it’s detected and mapped automatically — no column remapping. Bitwarden/LastPass/KeePass exports and Snipe-IT-style asset CSVs work the same way. Seed your network map from a subnet scan with the discovery script.
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