Payload CMS
Backed by 44,000 GitHub stars and now part of Figma, Payload is the first headless CMS that installs natively into your Next.js application's /app directory rather than running as a separate service. The code-first architecture uses TypeScript config files to define collections, globals, and field schemas — from which Payload auto-generates database tables with migrations, a fully customizable React admin panel, REST and GraphQL endpoints, and type-safe Node.js local APIs you can call directly in React Server Components. The Lexical-based rich text editor supports block-based layout building, inline media embeds, and nested field structures, while the built-in localization engine handles unlimited locales with field-level translations. Authentication ships out of the box with HTTP-only cookie sessions, CSRF protection, role-based access control definable at the document, field, and operation level, and support for OAuth providers. Version history tracks every document change with full draft and publish workflows, and Live Preview renders content edits in real-time using server components. The job queue system manages background tasks and multi-step workflows deployable via Vercel Cron or standalone workers. Database flexibility spans PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQLite through swappable adapters, and the plugin ecosystem includes official modules for SEO, form builders, redirects, nested documents, and search alongside hundreds of community extensions. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. MIT licensed.
GLPI
GLPI combines helpdesk ticketing, hardware inventory, license compliance, CMDB, and project management in a single PHP application with over 6,200 GitHub stars and 500,000+ Docker pulls, offering a unified ITSM platform that replaces ServiceNow, Freshservice, and ManageEngine without per-agent pricing. The ITIL-aligned service desk handles incidents, problems, changes, and service requests with configurable SLA management, approval workflows, satisfaction surveys, and business rules that automate ticket routing, escalation, and categorization. Native dynamic inventory through the GLPI Agent discovers Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoints with deep hardware profiling, while network discovery scans switches, printers, and infrastructure devices automatically. Software and license management tracks per-user and per-core license allocations with compliance reporting, expiration alerts, and financial cost tracking across the asset lifecycle from purchase through depreciation to disposal. Data center infrastructure management provides rack visualization with U-level positioning, PDU tracking, and connection mapping. The integrated forms editor builds custom request portals for end-users, while the self-service portal lets users submit tickets, browse the service catalog, and reserve assets. Webhooks trigger external HTTP calls on events, and the High-Level REST API v2 exposes every resource for automation. A plugin marketplace offers 90+ extensions for monitoring integration, advanced reporting, and authentication. Deploy via Docker with the glpi/glpi image alongside MySQL. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. GPLv3 licensed.
Snipe-IT
Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide with over 14,700 GitHub stars, Snipe-IT has been the gold standard in open-source IT asset management since 2013. Built on Laravel 12 with PHP 8.2+, it provides a comprehensive web-based platform for tracking every physical and digital asset in your organization — from laptops and servers to software licenses, accessories, consumables, and components. The check-in/check-out system assigns assets to users with full audit trails, digital signature acceptance, and automated email notifications for checkouts, approaching deadlines, expiring warranties, and low inventory. License management handles multi-seat software with seat-by-seat tracking, compliance monitoring, and expiration alerts. Custom fields let you capture organization-specific metadata, while the advanced search engine supports logical operators including and/or conditions, exact matching with is:value, fuzzy exclusions with not:value, and null checks. SCIM 2.0 integration synchronizes users, groups, locations, companies, and managers from identity providers like Azure Entra ID and Okta. Enterprise authentication supports LDAP, Active Directory, Google Secure LDAP, and SAML 2.0 single sign-on. The reporting dashboard generates custom asset reports with saved templates, depreciation schedules, and audit logs. QR code labels enable instant mobile asset lookup via barcode scanners. The full-featured JSON REST API powers custom integrations, with community-built SDKs, MCP servers, and third-party mobile apps including SnipeMate and Snipe-Scan. Deploy via Docker Compose with MariaDB 11 in minutes. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. AGPL-3.0 licensed.
Shelf
Shelf answers the three questions every equipment manager dreads — who has it, where is it, and when is it coming back — using QR-code-first tracking where every asset gets a unique scannable label, every handover is logged with timestamps and e-signed custody agreements, and every scan captures GPS coordinates displayed on a map. Built on React Router 7 with React 19, TypeScript 5, Prisma 6 ORM, and Tailwind CSS 3 with Radix UI components, the platform generates QR codes and barcodes (Code128, Code39, Datamatrix) printable on DYMO, Brother, and Zebra label printers. The custody system records every handover with user details and generates PDF custody agreements with e-signatures for high-value items, while a complete audit trail tracks responsibility from check-out to return. The visual booking calendar prevents double-bookings automatically, supports partial check-outs and returns with segmented lifecycle bars, and handles quantity-tracked consumables alongside individually serialized equipment. Asset Models enable bulk creation of identical items with shared defaults while maintaining individual QR codes and custody histories. Location tracking displays last-scanned GPS coordinates on MapTiler maps. Supabase Auth provides email and SSO authentication, pg-boss handles background job queuing, and Nodemailer delivers SMTP email. The Shelf Companion app on iOS and Android enables field scanning and bookings. Export Asset Inventory, Asset Distribution, and Custody Snapshot reports for compliance. Deploy via Docker with PostgreSQL and Supabase. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. AGPL v3.0 licensed.
DumbAssets
DumbAssets delivers a deliberately simple physical asset tracker that does exactly one thing well — keeping tabs on everything you own, from server racks down to individual HDDs, with hierarchical component nesting that mirrors real-world organization. The Node.js backend stores all data in JSON files within a single /data directory, making backups trivial with one folder copy while the PWA-enabled frontend provides responsive access from any device with light and dark theme persistence. Assets track model numbers, serial numbers, purchase dates, warranty expiration dates, and custom descriptions while sub-components nest infinitely — attach a Dell R730 to your server rack, then attach individual drives, CPUs, and NICs to that server with separate warranty and maintenance schedules for each. The Apprise notification engine fires configurable alerts for warranty expirations and maintenance events with direct links back to the specific asset in the web interface. Photo uploads attach visual records to any asset, receipt storage keeps purchase documentation alongside the item it covers, and a flexible tagging system enables cross-cutting organization beyond the hierarchy. PIN authentication with brute-force protection secures the interface, while search covers names, models, serials, and descriptions with sorting by warranty status, tags, components, or alphabetical order. Deploy with a single Docker command mapping port 3000 and one data volume. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. GPL v3 licensed.
Ralph
Ralph tracks thousands of assets across data centers and back offices through a unified CMDB, DCIM, and asset management platform, providing the same capabilities as ServiceNow, Device42, and Sunbird dcTrack without per-asset licensing fees. Used by Allegro in production and backed by over 2,500 GitHub stars, it is built on Python 3 with Django and Django REST Framework. Interactive data center floor plans support drag-and-drop rack placement, front and rear rack views showing U-level asset positioning, power consumption tracking per PDU, and ethernet and fiber connection mapping. The back office module manages laptops, desktops, printers, mobile phones, and accessories with user assignment tracking, warehouse inventory, stock-taking audits, and automated loan workflows. IP address management handles network environments with DHCP and DNS integration alongside network topology visualization. Software license tracking monitors per-user and per-core allocations with usage calculations, compliance reporting, and expiration alerts, while vendor support contracts track SLA agreements and warranty renewal dates. The transitions system automates asset lifecycle processes through configurable workflows that trigger HTTP webhooks, custom Python scripts, email notifications, and Puppet and Ansible configuration management integration. Custom fields extend the data model with text, numbers, dates, choices, and URLs per asset type, accessible via the REST API. Multi-tenant architecture organizes assets by regions, data centers, service environments, and business units. Deploy via Docker with the allegro/ralph image alongside MySQL and Redis. Running on a dedicated VPS on RepoCloud with guaranteed CPU, RAM, and SSD, full root SSH access, and a browser serial console. Apache 2.0 licensed.