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Lansweeper alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll IT asset management software

Top picks

  • Snipe-IT logo

    Best overall

    Snipe-IT

    Hosted plan: From $39.99/month or $399.99/year

  • Snipe-IT logo

    Best free option

    Snipe-IT

    Hosted plan: From $39.99/month or $399.99/year

Common reasons people leave Lansweeper: free plan stops at 100 assets, and paid plans are annual only and start at 2,000 assets. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lansweeper, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Snipe-IT currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Snipe-IT logoSnipe-ITOpen sourceFrom $39.99/month or $399.99/yearNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 568.8
2Freshservice logoFreshservicePaid$19/agent/month, billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 452.6
  1. Snipe-IT logo

    1. Snipe-ITTop pick

    Best for: IT teams and schools wanting a free, self-hosted inventory of hardware and licences

    Open sourceWeb, Self-hosted

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lansweeper

    Open-source and self-hostable, focused on tracking and checking out assets rather than scanning.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with unlimited users and assets when self-hosted
    • Clear check-in/check-out history per asset and per person
    • REST API and LDAP sync for automation

    Cons

    • No built-in network discovery or agent; data is entered, imported or synced
    • No help-desk ticketing, so it's often paired with another tool
    • Self-hosting means running and upgrading your own PHP server
    Visit Snipe-IT Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Snipe-IT a good Lansweeper alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Self-hosted price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted plan
    From $39.99/month or $399.99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Limits
    Unlimited users and assets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snipeitapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Freshservice logo

    2. Freshservice

    Best for: Mid-sized IT teams and MSPs wanting ITIL service management that is quick to set up

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lansweeper

    Cloud service desk with built-in asset discovery, if you want ticketing in the same tool.

    Pros

    • Published per-agent pricing with a 14-day trial
    • Problem, change and release management on higher tiers
    • MSP mode for serving multiple clients

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Change and problem management need the Pro tier or above
    • AI copilot is a paid add-on per agent
    Visit Freshservice Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Freshservice a good Lansweeper alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $19/agent/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freshworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freshworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    MSP mode
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freshworks.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI copilot
    $29/agent/month add-on
    Checked Nov 8, 2026freshworks.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Lansweeper alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Snipe-IT logo

Best Lansweeper alternative for most people

Snipe-IT

Open-source and self-hostable, focused on tracking and checking out assets rather than scanning.

Snipe-IT logo

Best Lansweeper alternative for a free option

Snipe-IT

Open-source and self-hostable, focused on tracking and checking out assets rather than scanning.

Freshservice logo

Best Lansweeper alternative for iPhone and Android

Freshservice

Cloud service desk with built-in asset discovery, if you want ticketing in the same tool.

Snipe-IT logo

Best Lansweeper alternative for working in the browser

Snipe-IT

Open-source and self-hostable, focused on tracking and checking out assets rather than scanning.

Lansweeper alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lansweeper?

Snipe-IT ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable, focused on tracking and checking out assets rather than scanning.

Lansweeper vs Snipe-IT: what's the difference?

Lansweeper is free with paid plans; Snipe-IT is free and open source. Only Lansweeper runs on Windows.

Is Lansweeper free?

Lansweeper is free with paid plans. Free plan: Up to 100 assets; Free trial: 14 days; Starter plan: Includes 2,000 assets; Billing: Annual only. Checked on Lansweeper's own site, November 2026.

How much do Lansweeper alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Lansweeper alternatives: Snipe-IT, From $39.99/month or $399.99/year; Freshservice, $19/agent/month, billed annually. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Lansweeper?

Yes. Snipe-IT (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lansweeper?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Lansweeper?

The complaints we hear most: free plan stops at 100 assets; paid plans are annual only and start at 2,000 assets; full API and webhook access is limited to the Enterprise plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lansweeper, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.