AssetPilot vs Snipe-IT
Snipe-IT is a well-known open-source IT asset tracker: free to self-host, with paid hosted plans if you'd rather not run it yourself. It covers the basics of asset, license and accessory tracking well. Where it stops short is native Microsoft 365 integration: it isn't built around Entra ID, Intune or Teams, so reconciling a Microsoft-first fleet against it still means manual imports.
Looking for a Snipe-IT alternative? Here's how AssetPilot compares.
| Capability | AssetPilot | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Asset registry & custody | ||
| Signature-backed check-out | ||
| Entra ID single sign-on | ||
| Intune & Autopilot reconciliation | ||
| Microsoft 365 license sync | ||
| Teams-native purchasing approvals | ||
| Self-hosted deployment option | Enterprise only | |
| Open source / free self-hosted tier | ||
| Pricing model | Per asset, per month | Free self-hosted, or hosted plans |
Where AssetPilot fits better
- Reconciles automatically against Intune, Autopilot and Entra ID, no manual CSV exports to keep the register honest
- Live Microsoft 365 license sync with friendly plan names and waste reporting
- Purchasing approvals happen inside Teams, not a separate admin panel
- Signature capture at check-out and return for a defensible chain of custody
Common questions
Is Snipe-IT free?
Self-hosting Snipe-IT is free; you run and maintain the server yourself. Hosted plans are available if you'd rather not manage the infrastructure.
Does Snipe-IT integrate with Intune or Entra ID?
Snipe-IT is a general-purpose asset tracker without native Intune, Autopilot or Entra ID integration. Matching it against a Microsoft-managed fleet typically means manual imports or a custom integration.
Which is better for a Microsoft-first IT team?
If your fleet is managed through Intune and Autopilot and licensed through Microsoft 365, AssetPilot's native reconciliation removes a manual step Snipe-IT doesn't cover out of the box. If you don't run Microsoft 365 and want a free, self-hosted option, Snipe-IT is a reasonable choice.
Is AssetPilot a good Snipe-IT alternative?
Yes, particularly for Microsoft 365 shops. AssetPilot covers the same core asset, license and accessory tracking Snipe-IT does, plus native Intune, Autopilot and Entra ID reconciliation and Teams-native purchasing approvals that Snipe-IT doesn't offer out of the box.