# Grist vs Snipe-IT

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Grist | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Data Management | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 018 | 15 121 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +159 ✓ | +147 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 17 |
| Latest release | v1.7.22 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Snipe-IT scores 77/100 against 75/100 for Grist, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Grist is easier to run; Snipe-IT needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Grist](https://selfhost.directory/project/grist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/grist.md)
- [Snipe-IT](https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/grist-vs-snipe-it