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Snipe-IT alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • SysAid logo

    Best overall

    SysAid

    Starting price: $89 per agent/month

  • Jira Service Management logo

    Best free option

    Jira Service Management

    Standard plan: $21.50 per agent/month (varies with team size)

Common reasons people leave Snipe-IT: no built-in network discovery or agent; data is entered, imported or synced, and no help-desk ticketing, so it's often paired with another tool. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Snipe-IT, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SysAid currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1SysAid logoSysAidPaid$89 per agent/monthNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 554.4
2Freshservice logoFreshservicePaid$19/agent/month, billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 452.6
3Jira Service Management logoJira Service ManagementFree plan + paid$21.50 per agent/month (varies with team size)NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 351.2
4NinjaOne logoNinjaOnePaidFrom $1.50 per endpoint/month (at 10,000 endpoints)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +36 of 650.0
5Lansweeper logoLansweeperFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows4 of 440.0
  1. SysAid logo

    1. SysAidTop pick

    Best for: Mid-sized IT departments that want ITIL service management with AI agents and asset tracking included

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Snipe-IT

    Commercial ITSM with asset management, discovery and AI-driven ticketing built in.

    Pros

    • AI agents and Copilot included in plans without usage caps
    • Asset management bundled with the service desk
    • Free trial with full features and no credit card

    Cons

    • Higher starting price per agent than lighter help desks
    • Remote support and advanced discovery are paid add-ons
    • Built for internal IT, not customer-facing support teams
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    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 SysAid a good Snipe-IT alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $89 per agent/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sysaid.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sysaid.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Assets included
    250 managed assets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sysaid.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Security certifications
    ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sysaid.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    5,000+ IT teams in 140 countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sysaid.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 Snipe-IT

    Cloud service desk with built-in asset discovery and tracking, if you want ticketing too.

    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
    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 Snipe-IT 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)
  3. Jira Service Management logo

    3. Jira Service Management

    Best for: Software and IT teams already on Jira that need a service desk linked to engineering

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Snipe-IT

    Its Assets database tracks hardware and links each item to IT tickets, for teams already on Atlassian.

    Pros

    • Free plan for up to three agents
    • Escalations link directly to Jira issues
    • Strong ITSM features: incidents, changes and assets

    Cons

    • Feels like ticketing rather than conversational support
    • Weaker live chat and omnichannel than support-first tools
    • Configuration takes Jira expertise
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Jira Service Management a good Snipe-IT alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3 agents
    Checked Nov 8, 2026atlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $21.50 per agent/month (varies with team size)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026atlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $55.28 per agent/month (varies with team size)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026atlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. NinjaOne logo

    4. NinjaOne

    Best for: IT teams and MSPs managing mixed Windows, Mac and mobile fleets from one console

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Snipe-IT

    Discovers and inventories managed devices automatically through its agent, instead of entering assets by hand.

    Pros

    • RMM, patching, MDM, backup and remote access in one console
    • Automated OS and third-party patching
    • Published per-endpoint price range and a 14-day trial

    Cons

    • Cloud only, with no self-hosted deployment
    • Per-endpoint price is highest for small fleets of 50 or fewer devices
    • Backup, ticketing and other modules add to the cost
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    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 NinjaOne a good Snipe-IT alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Price per endpoint
    $1.50–$3.75 per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ninjaone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ninjaone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile device management
    Android and Apple
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ninjaone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    FedRAMP Moderate, SOC 2, ISO 27001
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ninjaone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $1.50 per endpoint/month (at 10,000 endpoints)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ninjaone.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Small-fleet price
    $3.75 per endpoint/month at 50 or fewer
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ninjaone.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Lansweeper logo

    5. Lansweeper

    Best for: IT and security teams that need automatic, network-wide asset discovery and inventory

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Snipe-IT

    Discovers assets automatically by scanning the network instead of relying on manual entry.

    Pros

    • Agentless network discovery covering IT, OT, cloud and IoT assets
    • Vulnerability and end-of-life insights on top of the inventory
    • Integrations with common service desks and security tools

    Cons

    • 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 this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Lansweeper a good Snipe-IT alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 100 assets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lansweeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lansweeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    Includes 2,000 assets
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lansweeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Annual only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lansweeper.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Snipe-IT alternative for…

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

SysAid logo

Best Snipe-IT alternative for most people

SysAid

Commercial ITSM with asset management, discovery and AI-driven ticketing built in.

Jira Service Management logo

Best Snipe-IT alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jira Service Management

Its Assets database tracks hardware and links each item to IT tickets, for teams already on Atlassian.

NinjaOne logo

Best Snipe-IT alternative for Mac

NinjaOne

Discovers and inventories managed devices automatically through its agent, instead of entering assets by hand.

Lansweeper logo

Best Snipe-IT alternative for Windows

Lansweeper

Discovers assets automatically by scanning the network instead of relying on manual entry.

NinjaOne logo

Best Snipe-IT alternative for Linux

NinjaOne

Discovers and inventories managed devices automatically through its agent, instead of entering assets by hand.

Freshservice logo

Best Snipe-IT alternative for iPhone and Android

Freshservice

Cloud service desk with built-in asset discovery and tracking, if you want ticketing too.

SysAid logo

Best Snipe-IT alternative for working in the browser

SysAid

Commercial ITSM with asset management, discovery and AI-driven ticketing built in.

Snipe-IT alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Snipe-IT?

SysAid ranks first right now. Commercial ITSM with asset management, discovery and AI-driven ticketing built in. Freshservice and Jira Service Management follow it in our ranking.

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

Snipe-IT is free and open source; SysAid is a paid product. Verified prices: Snipe-IT From $39.99/month or $399.99/year, SysAid $89 per agent/month. Only SysAid runs on iOS and Android.

Is Snipe-IT free?

Snipe-IT is free and open source. Self-hosted price: Free; Hosted plan: From $39.99/month or $399.99/year. Checked on Snipe-IT's own site, November 2026.

How much do Snipe-IT alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Snipe-IT alternatives: SysAid, $89 per agent/month; Freshservice, $19/agent/month, billed annually; Jira Service Management, $21.50 per agent/month (varies with team size); NinjaOne, From $1.50 per endpoint/month (at 10,000 endpoints). 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 Snipe-IT?

Yes. Jira Service Management (free plan + paid) and Lansweeper (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Snipe-IT?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Snipe-IT alternatives work on Linux?

NinjaOne runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Snipe-IT?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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