Asetavo vs Snipe-IT
Snipe-IT is a great open-source, IT-focused tool. Here’s how Asetavo extends that with RFID/NFC, zone alerts, depreciation, CMMS and a managed platform — across every asset type.
You need to track more than IT — any asset type — with RFID/NFC, zone alerts, depreciation, CMMS, audits and a fully managed cloud platform.
You want a free, self-hosted, IT-only tool and have the engineering resources to run and maintain it yourself.
| Feature | Asetavo | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Any asset type (not just IT) | IT-focused | |
| Any tag tech (QR/barcode/RFID/NFC) | Barcode/QR | |
| Bring-your-own readers + zones | ||
| Real-time zone-exit alerts | ||
| Check-in/out | ||
| Audits / stock-take | Basic | |
| Depreciation (methods + book vs tax) | Basic straight-line | |
| CMMS / PM & calibration | ||
| Mobile (scan + RSSI find + offline) | Scan only | |
| RBAC & security (revocable tokens, signed events) | ✓ (self-managed) | |
| REST API & webhooks | ||
| Tag supply & on-site tagging | ||
| Multi-currency (TZS/USD/GBP) | Self-configured | |
| Local East-Africa support | Community only | |
| Pricing model | Managed SaaS, free tier | Free, self-hosted |
Where Asetavo stands out
Any asset type — not just IT
RFID/NFC + zone alerts
Managed cloud — no self-hosting
Depreciation + CMMS + audits
If you want a free, self-hosted, IT-only tool and have engineering resources to run and maintain it, Snipe-IT is a solid, well-established choice.
Switching from Snipe-IT? Import your data.
“We outgrew self-hosting an IT-only tool once furniture and equipment needed tracking too.”
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