Shelf Asset Management (Shelf.nu) vs. First Plug

Shelf is an open-source asset management platform that helps organizations track, manage, and optimize their equipment and inventory through intuitive QR code scanning, real-time location tracking, and smart booking workflows. Built for teams who need crystal-clear visibility into their assets, Shelf transforms chaotic spreadsheets into organized, collaborative equipment management. Whether you're tracking IT hardware, camera gear, tools, educational resources, or fixed assets, Shelf provides a centralized solution that works on any device.

First Plug helps companies with remote and distributed teams purchase, deploy, and manage hardware across multiple countries, covering the entire employee lifecycle—from onboarding new hires to offboarding and device recovery. As remote work continues to scale globally, many technology companies struggle with hardware logistics, asset visibility, and operational control across regions. First Plug was built to solve that exact problem.