Snipe-IT

Overview of Snipe-IT

Snipe-IT is a comprehensive open source asset management solution designed to replace cumbersome spreadsheet tracking with a professional, feature-rich platform. This powerful tool helps organizations efficiently manage IT assets, track assignments, monitor locations, and maintain complete asset histories. With over 18 million managed assets and 5,870 customers worldwide, Snipe-IT has proven its reliability across diverse environments from enterprise IT departments to home users. The platform emphasizes transparency, security, and freedom from vendor lock-in while offering both self-hosted and cloud-hosted deployment options.

As a robust Inventory Management system, Snipe-IT excels in tracking hardware assignments, warranty expirations, and maintenance schedules. The platform serves IT professionals, system administrators, and businesses seeking reliable Business Plan Tool for asset control. With 12 years of development, more than 12,000 commits, and contributions from over 330 developers, Snipe-IT represents a mature, well-maintained open source project that delivers enterprise-grade functionality without the enterprise price tag.

How to Use Snipe-IT

Getting started with Snipe-IT involves choosing between self-hosted installation or cloud hosting, then configuring asset models, importing existing inventory, and setting up user accounts. For self-hosted deployment, you'll need a LAMP stack environment and basic Linux administration skills, though Docker containers simplify the process significantly. Once installed, administrators can define asset categories, set up checkout workflows, configure email alerts for warranty expirations, and generate QR code labels for mobile asset scanning. The intuitive web interface allows users to request assets, check items in and out, and view complete asset histories with just a few clicks.

Core Features of Snipe-IT

1. Asset Tracking – Complete visibility of asset assignments, locations, and status across your organization
2. QR Code Labels – Generate scannable codes for quick mobile access and physical asset identification
3. Warranty Management – Automated email alerts for expiring warranties and maintenance schedules
4. REST API – Developer-friendly JSON API for custom automations and system integrations
5. User Acceptance – Require end-user EULAs and terms of service acceptance during asset checkout

Use Cases for Snipe-IT

• Enterprise IT departments managing thousands of laptops, monitors, and peripherals
• Small businesses replacing spreadsheet-based asset tracking systems
• Educational institutions tracking technology equipment across multiple campuses
• Home users organizing personal technology collections and home lab equipment
• IT consultants providing asset management services to multiple client organizations
• Non-profits with limited budgets needing professional asset tracking capabilities
• Manufacturing companies monitoring tool and equipment assignments to employees

Support and Contact

For technical support and assistance, visit the Snipe-IT support page. The platform offers dedicated in-house support for cloud hosting customers with priority feature request consideration. Community support is available through documentation and user forums for self-hosted installations. Contact email: contact@snipeitapp.com

Company Info

Snipe-IT is developed by Grokability, Inc, based in the United States. The company maintains both the open source version and cloud-hosted enterprise offering, ensuring continuous development and security updates. For more information about the company and its mission, visit the Snipe-IT about page.

Login and Signup

Access your Snipe-IT instance through the login page or create a new account via the signup page. Cloud hosting customers can register for premium accounts with enhanced support and reliability guarantees.