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Snipe-IT vs Reftab

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for asset tracking. Snipe-IT has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.

Snipe-IT has the lower entry price — Snipe-IT starts at $0/mo, Reftab at $0/mo. Free tier: Snipe-IT Yes, Reftab Yes. HIPAA: Snipe-IT —, Reftab —.

As of 2026-06-18 · figures link to their source below

Side by side

Snipe-IT

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Self-Hosted (Open Source))
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPR
Best fortech-savvy IT teams

Reftab

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2Yes
GDPRYes
Best forIT departments

Sources — Snipe-IT: snipeitapp.com (verified 2026-06-18) · Reftab: reftab.com (verified 2026-06-18)

Key features

Snipe-IT: Open source (AGPL) — free to self-host forever; Flat-rate hosted plans with unlimited users and assets; LDAP/SAML/SCIM enterprise auth; Active open source community

Reftab: 40+ integrations including MDM, IdP, HR, ticketing; SaaS/software license discovery (add-on); SOC2 Type II certified; Forever-free tier up to 50 assets

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