OpenListvsSnipe-IT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenList | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 34 in File Management | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 25 332 | 15 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +563 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 17 |
| Latest release | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 77/100 for Snipe-IT, so it is the safer default.
Snipe-IT ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for OpenList.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; Snipe-IT needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+563 stars in 30 days).
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