Shelf
Track equipment, bookings, and inventory with a modern, user-friendly platform. Free for individuals with no credit card required, trusted by 3000+ teams worldwide.
Shelf is an open-source alternative to:
Shelf is the open-source asset management platform designed for modern teams that need to track equipment, manage bookings, and prevent double-bookings. Built to replace clunky spreadsheets and complex per-user pricing models, Shelf provides a fast, intuitive way to organize and monitor physical assets.
Key Features
- Equipment Tracking: Monitor assets with QR codes and labels for easy identification and location tracking.
- Booking Management: Prevent double-bookings with a centralized booking system for teams.
- Inventory Control: Manage stock levels, custody, and accountability across departments.
- Team Collaboration: Share asset data seamlessly with team members and stakeholders.
- Mobile Access: Use the companion app on iOS and Android for on-the-go asset management.
- Data Import: Easily migrate existing asset data from spreadsheets or other tools.
- Open Source Core: Self-host the platform or use the cloud-hosted version with full transparency.
- No Per-User Pricing: Free for individuals, with affordable team plans starting at zero cost.
Tech / Self-Hosting
Shelf is built with modern web technologies and offers both cloud-hosted and self-hosted options. The open-source core allows teams to deploy the platform on their own infrastructure for full data control. Documentation and migration tools are provided to ensure a smooth setup process. The project is actively maintained with regular updates and community-driven improvements.