Can I import my GLPI data into UNIO24?

GLPI supports native CSV and PDF exports for all asset types, plus a full REST API. The UNIO24 import wizard reads GLPI CSV directly and maps fields like asset tag, serial, model, user, and location. GLPI entity hierarchy maps onto UNIO24 locations, and custom fields migrate as custom fields.

Will I keep my asset history during migration?

GLPI history logs export and re-import into UNIO24 as historical records, preserving assignments, status changes, and maintenance events. Photos and document attachments come over too, either in the initial import or as a second bulk pass.

How long does a GLPI → UNIO24 migration take?

For teams with fewer than 2,000 assets the migration usually runs a few hours: export, upload, review mapping, generate QR tags. Larger and multi-entity deployments typically wrap inside one to two working days.

Does UNIO24 have helpdesk and ticketing like GLPI?

UNIO24 ships integrated ticketing with SLAs, incident and request management, and tickets linked directly to asset records. The core ITSM workflow is the same as GLPI, without the self-hosting and plugin maintenance.

What does UNIO24 offer that GLPI does not?

The differentiators land in four areas. NFC tag support for tap-to-identify with a smartphone. A mobile-first UI with native iOS and Android apps instead of a web console. Maintenance and certification expiry reminders built in, not added by plugin. And cross-industry breadth: tools, vehicles, facilities, and field equipment as first-class citizens, not retrofitted onto an IT-centric data model.

What can I keep doing in GLPI that UNIO24 does not replace?

Open-source code access is the big one: fork, audit, modify. A deep ITIL-aligned helpdesk built up over years is another, especially if your team already wrote workflows around it. And any specific plugin you depend on with no direct UNIO24 equivalent. Teams whose primary need is asset tracking with a modern UI usually find UNIO24 covers the day-to-day; teams deep in custom GLPI plugins often run a hybrid path during migration instead of a clean cut.

Is GLPI really free if I self-host?

The software is free. The realistic TCO once you include a properly sized server, backups, SSL and domain costs, upgrade windows, plugin maintenance, and admin time tends to land in the tens to low hundreds of dollars per month equivalent, depending mostly on how much of the work your team does in-house vs. outsources. The UNIO24 managed free tier up to 50 assets removes all of that.

What about GLPI Network (the paid cloud option)?

GLPI Network is managed hosting, priority support, and certified plugins. Pricing scales with users and modules. UNIO24 is comparable or lower in cost for pure asset management and includes NFC, native mobile, maintenance scheduling, and cross-industry coverage without separate modules.

Who handles updates, backups, and security patches?

On self-hosted GLPI, your team handles PHP and MySQL upgrades, plugin compatibility, database backups, SSL renewal, and security patches (including CVEs). On UNIO24, we do: updates ship continuously, backups run automatically, and security is managed at the platform level.

Can I run GLPI and UNIO24 side-by-side during migration?

Many teams take a transitional path. GLPI stays online while UNIO24 becomes the new source of truth for assets and tickets. Both systems can run in parallel during a pilot, synced via CSV export or the REST API, and GLPI can be retired once the team has validated the move.

What kind of support is included?

GLPI open-source is community-supported (GitHub, forums); GLPI Network offers paid support SLAs. UNIO24 includes email support on all paid plans and priority support on higher tiers, with SLA-backed uptime for business plans.

UNIO24 vs GLPI

Cloud asset management without the self-hosting: UNIO24 vs GLPI

An honest look at UNIO24 and GLPI. Both cover assets and ticketing. The real choice is managed cloud SaaS with a modern UI and native mobile, or self-hosted open source with plugins to curate.

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Why this comparison matters

Both cover assets and tickets. The real difference is how you run them, and what that costs you week after week.

Running GLPI

The self-hosted reality

Full LAMP stack to install, tune, and secure: PHP, MySQL, web server, cron
Dated web UI and limited mobile experience for field teams
Every new capability ships as a plugin you must install, configure, and maintain
Patches, upgrades, and backups are your team's responsibility

With UNIO24

What changes after the switch

Zero infrastructure: managed SaaS, no PHP, MySQL, or cron to babysit
Modern UI with native iOS and Android apps out of the box
Modular capabilities included, no plugin marketplace to curate
Updates, backups, and security handled by our platform team

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

A side-by-side look at UNIO24 (SaaS asset management) and GLPI (open-source ITSM with inventory).

Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Capability	UNIO24Recommended	GLPI
Asset Tracking
Centralized asset databaseSingle source of truth for all assets	Yes	Yes
QR code & barcode scanningInstant asset lookup via mobile	Yes	Via plugin
NFC tag supportTap-to-identify via smartphone NFC	Yes	No
Photo & document attachmentsVisual records attached to assets	Yes	Yes
Setup & Hosting
No-install cloud SaaSStart without installing or hosting	Yes	Self-host or GLPI Network
Instant account setupFrom signup to first asset	Under 10 minutes	Days (self-host)
Managed updates & securityNo patch windows or backups to run	Yes	DIY on self-host
Native mobile app (iOS / Android)First-class mobile experience	Yes	Limited
Modern UI & onboardingClean interface, minimal training	Yes	Dated / complex
Maintenance & Workflows
Scheduled maintenance remindersNever miss a service date	Yes	Yes
Helpdesk / ticketing / SLAsIntegrated incident and request management	Yes	Yes
Check-in / check-out workflowTrack who has what and when	Yes	Via plugin
Maintenance & certification expiry remindersBuilt-in alerts for service dates and license renewals	Yes	Partial
Reporting & Analytics
Built-in dashboardsVisual overview of asset health	Yes	Basic / plugin
Custom reports & filtersGenerate reports with filters	Yes	Yes
Export to CSV / ExcelDownload data in common formats	Yes	Yes
Extensibility & Industries
REST API & integrationsConnect with other tools	Yes	Yes
Cross-industry asset coverageBuilt for IT, construction, healthcare, retail, logistics, education, not only IT assets	Yes	IT / ITSM focused
Open-source code accessFork and modify the source	No	Yes
Full support	17/ 19	8/ 19

Which one fits your team

Two paths, depending on what matters most: self-hosted control or managed cloud simplicity.

Stay with GLPI

Keep self-hosting

When open-source control and on-prem hosting matter most.

You need full source-code access to fork, audit, or modify the platform
Strict data sovereignty, regulatory, or air-gapped requirements force on-prem hosting
Your ops team is comfortable running PHP/MySQL and has years invested in plugins
You rely on specific GLPI plugins with no direct equivalent elsewhere
License-free software (with the hidden TCO of self-hosting) fits your cost model

Recommended

Switch to UNIO24

Move to managed cloud

When you want the same core capabilities without running your own infrastructure.

You do not have (or no longer want) someone patching PHP, MySQL, and plugins
You need a modern UI and native iOS / Android apps, not a dated web console
Asset scope expands beyond IT: tools, vehicles, facilities, field equipment
You want NFC tags, mobile scanning, and maintenance reminders built in
Total cost of self-hosting (server + admin time + downtime) outweighs the licence savings

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How to Migrate from GLPI in 3 Steps

Moving from GLPI to UNIO24 is straightforward when assets are all you need: CSV export, bulk import, done.

Step 01

Export assets from GLPI

Use GLPI built-in CSV or PDF export for computers, monitors, peripherals, and other asset types. The REST API is also supported as a source during import.

Step 02

Import into UNIO24

Upload to the UNIO24 bulk-import wizard. Field mapping picks up asset tag, serial, model, assigned user, and location. GLPI entity hierarchy maps onto UNIO24 locations.

Step 03

Retire GLPI, or keep it for tickets

If GLPI was only your asset system, shut down the host. If you still rely on the helpdesk piece, keep GLPI for tickets and link asset records to UNIO24 via the API.

UNIO24 vs GLPI: Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers to the most common questions IT and operations teams ask when comparing GLPI to UNIO24.

Can I import my GLPI data into UNIO24?
GLPI supports native CSV and PDF exports for all asset types, plus a full REST API. The UNIO24 import wizard reads GLPI CSV directly and maps fields like asset tag, serial, model, user, and location. GLPI entity hierarchy maps onto UNIO24 locations, and custom fields migrate as custom fields.
Will I keep my asset history during migration?
GLPI history logs export and re-import into UNIO24 as historical records, preserving assignments, status changes, and maintenance events. Photos and document attachments come over too, either in the initial import or as a second bulk pass.
How long does a GLPI → UNIO24 migration take?
For teams with fewer than 2,000 assets the migration usually runs a few hours: export, upload, review mapping, generate QR tags. Larger and multi-entity deployments typically wrap inside one to two working days.

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