NovuvsSnipe-IT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Novu | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 221 | 15 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +161 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 17 |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Snipe-IT scores 77/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.
Snipe-IT ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.
If you want the quickest setup, Snipe-IT is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
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