Alternatives · Inventory
Snipe-IT alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Snipe-IT alternative for most people is Sortly (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of inventory management tools. It's also the best free one.
Snipe-IT compared with 4 alternatives: Sortly, BoxHero, Wasp Barcode and inFlow.
Snipe-IT has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per month for hosted Basic ($399.99 billed annually). 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snipe-ITThis tool | Free plan · from $39.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sortly | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| BoxHero | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wasp Barcode | Free trial · from $108/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| inFlow | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Snipe-IT starts at $39.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: BoxHero.
Sortly, Wasp Barcode and inFlow score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Snipe-IT
Sortly
Phone-first inventory app for tracking equipment, tools and supplies
- Sortly starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
- Sortly also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sortly also covers qR codes.
- Sortly does not cover reports, which Snipe-IT does.
Suits: Contractors and facilities teams tracking tools and equipment
BoxHero
Barcode-based inventory tracking for small teams
- BoxHero starts at $24 per team / month, billed annually ($288 a year).
- BoxHero also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Small shops and teams moving from spreadsheets to scanned stock counts
Wasp Barcode
Barcode-based inventory software from Wasp, cloud or on-premise
- Wasp Barcode starts at $108 per month, billed annually, for 1 user.
- Wasp Barcode has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Snipe-IT.
- Wasp Barcode also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Warehouses and stockrooms that count and pick with barcode scanners
inFlow
Inventory, orders and barcoding for wholesalers and small warehouses
- inFlow starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
- inFlow has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Snipe-IT.
- inFlow also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- inFlow also covers invoicing.
Suits: Small wholesalers and distributors that sell to trade customers
Limits worth knowing in Snipe-IT
- Built for IT assets and licenses, not for stock levels with purchase orders or sales orders.
- The free self-hosted edition has no email support and no automatic upgrades or backups; you maintain the server.
- Hosted plans are flat fees with unlimited users, but the API is limited to 120 calls per minute on Basic and 240 on Small Business.
- Phone support, API integration help and a private Slack channel are part of a separate Enterprise Support plan, priced at $4,999.99 per year on the support page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Snipe-IT?
The alternatives to Snipe-IT in this directory are Sortly, BoxHero, Wasp Barcode and inFlow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Snipe-IT.
Is there a free alternative to Snipe-IT?
Yes. Sortly and BoxHero have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Snipe-IT alternatives work on Windows?
The Snipe-IT listing does not include a Windows app. inFlow lists one.
Which Snipe-IT alternatives work on Android?
The Snipe-IT listing does not include an Android app. Sortly, BoxHero, Wasp Barcode and inFlow list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.