Shelf

8.1easy start · #2 of 52
in Asset Tracking Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows. Paid plans from $34/mo.

Shelf is ranked #2 of 52 in asset tracking software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $34/mo.

Shelf plans and pricing

All plans

Personal Free $0/mo Unlimited assets · 1 user · Personal workspace · 3 custom fields shelf.nu · 1 Oct 2026

Plus $34/mo $34/mo Unlimited assets · 1 user · Unlimited custom fields · CSV import & export · Email support shelf.nu · 1 Oct 2026

Team $67/mo $67/mo Unlimited assets · Unlimited team members · Bookings and reservations · Booking calendar and availability · Booking PDFs · Audits and barcode add-ons shelf.nu · 1 Oct 2026

Enterprise Not published Custom SSO / SAML / SCIM included · Custom MSA, DPA, SLA · Dedicated single-tenant hosting available · HECVAT/VPAT compliance documents · Dedicated account manager and SLA · Priority support and onboarding shelf.nu · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on asset tracking software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $34/mo
Barcode scanning: Yes
QR code scanning: Yes
Check-in/check-out: Yes
Mobile apps: Yes
GPS location tracking: Yes

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The record

Product purpose: Shelf is an open-source platform for tracking what organizations own, where it is, and who has it.
Core features: Shelf provides bookings, custody tracking, audits, location tracking, asset pages, kits, consumables tracking, calendars, dashboards, search, reminders, and workspaces.
Mobile app: Shelf Companion is a free native app for iPhone and Android that scans QR codes, runs audits, manages custody, and checks bookings in or out.
Web installation: The Shelf web app can be installed as a progressive web app on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Open source and hosting: Shelf says its code is open source and can be self-hosted with Docker and Supabase, or used through its managed cloud.
Integrations: Shelf supports SAML 2.0 with Entra, Google Workspace, Okta and other identity providers, with automatic SCIM provisioning.
Security controls: Shelf states that data in transit uses TLS 1.3 and data at rest uses AES-256 encryption, with role-based and organization-level access controls.
Compliance status: Shelf says it is not yet SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified, although its practices are aligned with those frameworks and certification is planned.
Data location: Shelf's managed cloud stores data in Frankfurt, Germany, and runs application servers in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Support: Shelf says its team responds to pre-sales, customer, and other inquiries within the same business day.
Target customers: Shelf describes its plans and use cases for individuals, solo equipment managers, departments, labs, production teams, universities, multi-site organizations, and large teams.
Asset limits: Shelf states that all plans include unlimited assets; the Personal plan is limited to one user and three custom fields.
Headquarters: Dover, Delaware, United States
Price from: $34/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Asset Tracking Software in 2026#2 of 52

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Sources

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shelf.nu· checked 28 Sept 2026