# Lago vs Snipe-IT

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

| | Lago | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Billing | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 718 | 15 116 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +111 | +142 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 17 |
| Latest release | v1.55.0 · 7 Oct 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Snipe-IT scores 77/100 against 71/100 for Lago, so it is the safer default.

Lago ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Snipe-IT.

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

## Details

- [Lago](https://selfhost.directory/project/lago) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lago.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/lago-vs-snipe-it