PartKeepr 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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PartKeepr
Inventory management for electronic parts
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Snipe-IT
Open-source IT asset management system
| Feature | PartKeepr | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,530 | ★ 14,772 |
| First released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Replaces | NetSuite | ServiceNow, Asset Panda |
Why pick each one
Choose PartKeepr if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is PartKeepr or Snipe-IT better?
Neither is universally better. Snipe-IT has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are PartKeepr and Snipe-IT free and open-source?
Yes. PartKeepr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Snipe-IT under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PartKeepr and Snipe-IT with Docker?
PartKeepr: yes. Snipe-IT: yes.