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Snipe-IT vs Specifically Clementines

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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SN Snipe-IT Open-source IT asset management system VS SP Specifically Clementines Grocery shopping app (previously Groceries), providing reliable sync
FeatureSnipe-ITSpecifically Clementines
CategoryCRM & Business AppsCRM & Business Apps
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 14,772★ 292
First released20132025
ReplacesServiceNow, Asset Panda—

Why pick each one

Choose Snipe-IT if…

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

Choose Specifically Clementines if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Specifically Clementines details

Frequently asked questions

Is Snipe-IT or Specifically Clementines 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 Snipe-IT and Specifically Clementines free and open-source?

Yes. Snipe-IT is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Specifically Clementines under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Snipe-IT and Specifically Clementines with Docker?

Snipe-IT: yes. Specifically Clementines: yes.

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