Snipe-IT is a free open source IT asset and license management system built on Laravel.
The tool addresses the operational need to track IT assets across an organization—knowing which employee has which device, when equipment was purchased for depreciation purposes, and managing software licenses. It provides a web-based interface for centralizing this information, accessible through any modern browser. The system runs on a web server and supports deployment across macOS, Linux, and Windows environments, with Docker support available for containerized deployments.
Organizations managing IT infrastructure of any scale should consider Snipe-IT if they need to move beyond spreadsheets for asset tracking. It suits teams that require depreciation tracking, license compliance monitoring, and device assignment workflows. The tool's web-based architecture means no client-side installation is required, making it accessible to distributed teams. A live demo is available to evaluate the interface before committing to deployment.
The project maintains an active release cadence with frequent updates. The maintainers have established clear processes for security reporting through a dedicated email channel rather than the public issue tracker, and they provide comprehensive documentation covering installation, configuration, common issues, and upgrades. The project welcomes community contributions and maintains translations in multiple languages, with documented processes for adding new language support. Third-party developers have built modules and libraries that integrate with the tool's JSON REST API.
