ServiceNow vs Snipe-IT
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best IT Asset Management Software. Last verified June 14, 2026.
The short answer
ServiceNow ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for IT managers tracking hardware and software assets across the organization. The best for large enterprises needing a single, integrated platform for all IT operations, including asset management.
At a glance
| ServiceNow | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best IT Asset Management Software | #4 / The 11 Best IT Asset Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Unified Enterprise IT Platform | Open-Source Hardware Tracking |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quote-based, starts >$100k/yr) | $ (Free self-hosted, cloud starts ~$45/mo) |
| HQ | Santa Clara, USA | Bend, USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2013 |
ServiceNow
The best for large enterprises needing a single, integrated platform for all IT operations, including asset management.
www.servicenow.com/products/asset-management.htmlSnipe-IT
The best open-source option for managing physical hardware lifecycle with a great check-in/check-out system.
snipeitapp.com/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.