Track equipment assignments and license expirations in one place
Snipe-IT is a free open-source web application for tracking IT assets and licenses. It prevents situations where a new employee leaves with a laptop that has no record or where software licenses are purchased repeatedly due to a lack of visibility. You access it via a browser to register equipment, manage who is using which device, and track purchase dates for depreciation.
Recording equipment movement and controlling licenses
Check-in and check-out records are created when employees return equipment or receive new devices, with notifications sent to Slack or Teams so responsible parties are informed immediately. Software licenses are managed alongside hardware to track available seats and ensure purchases are made only when necessary. Predefined kits allow sets of multiple devices to be checked out at once, speeding up workflows. An option to require a digital signature when users receive devices clarifies responsibility.
Integration with existing MDM and RMM systems
Data is synchronized with existing mobile device management (MDM) or remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools. Adapters are included for connecting to more than 25 systems, including Jamf, Intune, NinjaOne, and Kaseya. This ensures that equipment changes made in other tools are automatically reflected in Snipe-IT, reducing manual entry errors. User accounts can be synchronized via Active Directory or LDAP, and users can be automatically provisioned using SCIM.
Installation environment and access methods
As web-based software, it runs on a web server without executable files and is accessed via a browser. It operates on major operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X, and Docker images are provided for easy deployment in container environments. Requirements must be checked before installation, and the official installation manual should be consulted. A public demo site allows you to experience the features before installing.
Considerations before use
This tool is suitable when an IT operations team needs to manage assets systematically. It is particularly useful in environments that support multiple departments or have frequent equipment movement. Web server management experience is required for installation and maintenance. Security vulnerabilities should be reported via GitHub Security Advisories or email, not through the general issue tracker. There is no bug bounty program, so do not report vulnerabilities expecting financial compensation.
