If you’re looking for open-source software compatible with or similar in function to ITGlue—which is used for IT documentation, password management, asset tracking, and SOP storage—there are a few options worth considering. While ITGlue itself is proprietary and highly integrated with MSP tools, some open-source platforms aim to replicate or complement parts of its functionality.
🔧 Open Source Alternatives / Compatible Tools
1. Snipe-IT
- Use case: IT Asset Management
- Website: https://snipeitapp.com/
- Features: Asset lifecycle tracking, licensing, warranty management, LDAP/AD support, REST API.
- Compatibility: Can be integrated with documentation tools via APIs.
2. BookStack
- Use case: Internal IT documentation (Wiki-style)
- Website: https://www.bookstackapp.com/
- Features: Easy-to-use markdown-based docs, page permissions, tagging.
- Compatibility: Can be used as an ITGlue alternative for documentation. API available for integration.
3. Password Pusher / Bitwarden (Self-hosted)
- Use case: Password Management
- Password Pusher: https://pwpush.com/
- Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/
- Bitwarden_rs: A lightweight self-hosted version.
- Compatibility: Secure password storage and sharing.
4. NetBox
- Use case: Infrastructure resource modeling and documentation
- Website: https://netbox.dev/
- Features: Tracks IPs, racks, circuits, VLANs, cables, tenants, etc.
- Compatibility: Excellent for network-focused environments. Rich REST API for integration with other systems.
5. GLPI
- Use case: ITSM, Asset & Helpdesk management
- Website: https://glpi-project.org/
- Features: Inventory, ticketing, CMDB, knowledge base.
- Compatibility: Modular system that can emulate ITGlue + helpdesk hybrid setups.
6. Documize
- Use case: IT & business documentation
- Website: https://github.com/documize/community
- Features: Combines wiki + docs; structured content with access control.
- Compatibility: Strong fit for internal SOPs and technical guides.
7. KeeWeb / Passbolt
- Use case: Open source password managers
- KeeWeb: https://keeweb.info/
- Passbolt: https://www.passbolt.com/
- Compatibility: Secure vaults for credential storage.
🔗 Integration Ideas
If you’re trying to build an ITGlue-like stack, you could combine:
- BookStack (Docs/Wiki)
- Snipe-IT (Assets)
- Bitwarden/Passbolt (Passwords)
- NetBox (Network infra tracking)
- GLPI (Ticketing + Inventory + KB)
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