Corteza vs Snipe-IT

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureCortezaSnipe-IT
CategoryCRM & Business AppsCRM & Business Apps
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 2,125★ 14,772
First released20192013
ReplacesSalesforce, Microsoft Power AppsServiceNow, Asset Panda

Why pick each one

Choose Corteza if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
Corteza details

Choose Snipe-IT if…

  • Mature and well-documented
  • Strong REST API
Snipe-IT details

Frequently asked questions

Is Corteza or Snipe-IT better?

Snipe-IT is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Corteza if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Corteza and Snipe-IT free and open-source?

Yes. Corteza is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Snipe-IT under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Corteza and Snipe-IT with Docker?

Corteza: yes. Snipe-IT: yes.

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