CMDBuild vs GLPI
CMDBuild
cmdbuild.org
GLPI
glpi-project.orgSide by side
| Figure | CMDBuild | GLPI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 13 |
| Spec score · CMDB Software | 8.2 (#18) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Configuration Management Database | 8.3 (#15) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Authentication | The page lists local authentication, LDAP, CAS, SAML 2.0, ADFS 4 via SAML, HTTP proxy header authentication, and custom OAuth2 authentication. | Supported external authentication sources include LDAP, mail servers, CAS, X.509 certificates and web-server delegation. |
| Integrations | REST web services let applications read and write data, execute operations, exchange notifications, and connect to external asset, staff, ERP, infrastructure, monitoring, and IoT systems. | Official integrations include Azure/Entra ID, Google SSO, GLPI Inventory and webhooks. |
| Purpose | CMDBuild is an open-source web environment for configuring custom asset-management applications. | GLPI is an IT management platform with helpdesk, asset inventory, and service management features. |
| Support | The maker directs users to the community forum or the maintainer for assistance, and describes subscription support as including assistance, upgrades, bug fixes, a certified appliance, mobile app, and interoperability connectors. | The download page says partners can provide configuration and customization support plus L1 and L2 support. |
Plans
GLPI
- Public Cloud€19 a month
- Private Cloud€21 a month
- CustomPrice not published
- GLPI Network Basic€100 a month
- Self-hosted Basic€100 a month
- GLPI Network Standard€300 a month
- Self-hosted Standard€300 a month
- GLPI Network Advanced€1,000 a month
- Self-hosted Advanced€1,000 a month
- GLPI Network Enterprise€4,500 a month
In their own words
CMDBuild
CMDBuild is an open-source web environment for configuring custom asset-management applications. It manages asset databases and tracks asset composition, location, functional relationships, updates, and lifecycle. Configuration tools cover database modeling, workflows, reports, dashboards, external connectors, georeferencing, and administration. Other listed features include file import and export, document archives, GIS and BIM, history, task management, and scheduling. REST web services let connected applications read and write data, run operations, exchange notifications, and connect to external systems. Permissions can be assigned through user roles and scoped to data, processes, views, reports, and dashboards. The software runs on a web server and is accessed in a browser; server setup knowledge is required. Its listed minimum hardware includes 16 GB RAM, 150 GB disk per instance, and four cores, alongside PostgreSQL 17.x, Tomcat 10, and Java 17. The standard download does not include a data model, workflows, reports, or dashboards. CMDBuild is available under the AGPL, with legal notice and logo requirements for modified versions.
GLPI
GLPI is an IT management platform for helpdesk tickets, asset inventory, and service management. Users can create incident or request tickets and assign them to a group, profile, or individual. Its service workflows include problem and change management, planning, recurring tickets, statistics, and custom forms. Asset records cover hardware, software and licenses, network equipment, certificates, domains, clusters, and databases. Other tools include project workflows with Gantt or Kanban views, a knowledge base, reservations, reports, and saved searches. GLPI offers eight profile types and standard or self-service interfaces; its self-service interface is free for end users. Organizations can choose cloud or on-premise deployment. The public-cloud offer has a 45-day trial without obligation or a credit card. Public Cloud costs €19 a month per IT agent, with one billed agent minimum; Private Cloud costs €21 a month per agent and requires at least 25 billed agents. The FAQ says on-premise GLPI has no licensing fees or limit on users or technicians.