Shelf Asset Management (Shelf.nu) vs. IT Glue

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.

IT Glue is the first documentation platform specifically built for the needs of IT professionals. With IT Glue, your team will have IT asset, vendor and software information, along with passwords, contacts and SOPs, all in a single pane of glass. Documentation can be linked to the others, making for a seamless experience, where your team has everything, they need at their fingertips, without having to toggle between applications. IT Glue is trusted by IT teams in over 16,000 organizations across 70+ countries.