Best Software Asset Management Tools in 2026: 12 tools compared
The best software asset management tools depend on what you need to control: installed software on devices, SaaS subscriptions, or both. This page compares twelve options, from a low-cost asset tracker with a free tier to enterprise platforms built for audit readiness, and shows which type of company each one suits best.
We compared the tools on fit for different company sizes, SaaS and on-prem coverage, license compliance, discovery, ticketing integration and how clearly pricing is published. Each tool also has a section showing what it really costs, since many vendors sell only by quote.
Top picks at a glance
- Best low-cost option for small IT teams
ManageEngine AssetExplorerManageEngine AssetExplorer prices per managed asset starting at $115 per month for 250 assets in the cloud, with a free tier after the trial.
$115/month for 250 assets (cloud) - Best for teams that need a help desk first
FreshserviceFreshservice combines a native ITSM help desk with agentless software scans, starting at $19 per agent per month billed annually.
$19 per agent per month, billed annually - Best for audit-ready license compliance
CerteroCertero treats license compliance as its core strength, covers on-prem and SaaS estates, and offers a managed SAM service for enterprises.
Contact sales - Best for large enterprises
Flexera OneFlexera One brings SaaS, on-prem license compliance and cloud cost data together, with several discovery methods including an agent, API connectors and SSO.
Contact sales - Best for ServiceNow customers
ServiceNow Software Asset ManagementServiceNow SAM runs natively inside the ServiceNow platform, so license data sits next to ITSM and CMDB records for teams already on it.
Contact sales - Best for EU data hosting and usage tracking
XensamXensam is a Swedish platform with EU-hosted data that tracks active usage across SaaS, on-prem and cloud software before renewals.
Contact sales
What are software asset management tools?
Software asset management, often shortened to SAM, is the practice of tracking software licenses, entitlements and actual usage so a company pays for what it uses and stays compliant with vendor contracts. SAM tools collect data on installed software and subscriptions, compare it with what was purchased, and flag unused licenses, overspend and audit risk. IT managers, procurement teams and finance use them day to day. Modern platforms cover SaaS apps as well as software installed on devices. Core capabilities include discovery, license reconciliation, renewal tracking and reporting.
Software Asset Management Tools compared
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan or trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ManageEngine AssetExplorer | Best low-cost option for small IT teams. | $115/month for 250 assets (cloud) | Free plan, Free trial |
| Freshservice | Best for teams that need a help desk first. | $19 per agent per month, billed annually | Free trial |
| Certero | Best for audit-ready license compliance. | Contact sales | Free trial |
| Flexera One | Best for large enterprises. | Contact sales | No |
| ServiceNow Software Asset Management | Best for ServiceNow customers. | Contact sales | No |
| Xensam | Best for EU data hosting and usage tracking. | Contact sales | No |
 EZO AssetSonar | IT teams that need hardware and software asset tracking in one tool. | $0.75 per asset per month (ITAM) | Free trial |
 Zluri | IT teams combining SaaS management with access reviews and onboarding automation. | Contact sales | No |
 Oomnitza | IT teams that want hardware and software asset data reconciled in one system. | Contact sales | No |
 CloudEagle | Mid-market IT and procurement teams that want SaaS management, access provisioning and renewal negotiation in one product. | Contact sales | Free trial |
 Zylo | Mid-size to large companies with a dedicated SaaS or IT ops owner. | Contact sales | No |
 Matrix42 | European enterprises that want SAM, ITSM and SaaS management from one vendor. | Contact sales | No |
Prices as published by each vendor on October 24, 2026. "Contact sales" means the vendor publishes no price.
The 12 best software asset management tools in 2026
Best low-cost option for small IT teams
ManageEngine AssetExplorer
Low-cost IT asset management tool priced per managed asset, with software license tracking aimed at IT teams that run mostly on-prem or hybrid environments.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a low-cost IT asset management tool priced per managed asset, with software license tracking. It suits small and mid-size IT teams in on-prem or hybrid environments that want an inventory of hardware and installed software.
- Best for
- Small and mid-size IT teams that want published per-asset pricing.
- Company size
- SMB to mid-market (pricing tiers up to 10,000 assets)
Pros
- Affordable.
- Easy to use.
Cons
- Support quality rated lower than rivals in G2 comparisons (8.1)
- Dashboard described as less intuitive.
- Ticketing works but lacks advanced automation.
- Matching the tool to specific workflows can be hard.
Pricing: $115/month for 250 assets (cloud) · Free plan, Free trial
Best for teams that need a help desk first
Freshservice
Freshworks' ITSM tool with a built-in asset module whose software license and SaaS discovery features sit in higher tiers.
Freshservice is an ITSM tool from Freshworks with a built-in asset module that monitors installations against purchased license counts. SaaS discovery sits in higher tiers, so it fits teams that need a help desk and CMDB first.
- Best for
- IT teams that need a help desk and CMDB first and license tracking second.
- Company size
- SMB to enterprise.
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- SaaS Discovery in higher ITAM tiers (per G-Cloud pricing guide via search)
- License compliance
- Monitors installations against purchased license counts.
- Discovery
- Agentless scans of Windows and Linux instances for installed software.
- ITSM integration
- Native, it is an ITSM product.
Pros
- Easy to use with an intuitive interface.
- Good ticket automation and integrations.
Cons
- Asset and add-on costs can raise the bill beyond the per-agent price (third-party estimate)
- Software license depth sits behind higher tiers.
Pricing: $19 per agent per month, billed annually · Free trial
Best for audit-ready license compliance
Certero
Certero sells software asset management and license compliance tooling for enterprise estates, with a SaaS discovery module added on top.
Certero sells software asset management and license compliance tooling for enterprise estates, with a SaaS discovery module added on top. Audit readiness is its core strength, and a managed SAM service is available.
- Best for
- Enterprises that need audit-ready license compliance across on-prem and SaaS estates.
- Company size
- Enterprise (inferred from device-based pricing and SAM focus)
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- Dashboard for SaaS subscriptions; Capterra cites apps such as O365 and Salesforce.
- License compliance
- Core strength; audit readiness is a recurring review theme.
Pros
- Support team and audit readiness.
- Strong license compliance depth.
Cons
- Data refresh and performance lag for some estates.
- Integration setup can be cumbersome.
Pricing: Contact sales · Free trial
Best for large enterprises
Flexera One
Enterprise IT asset, software asset and SaaS management platform with a SaaS Management module that finds underused licenses and renewal exposure.
Flexera One is an enterprise platform for IT asset, software asset and SaaS management, with a SaaS module that finds underused licenses and renewal exposure. It suits large enterprises that need on-prem, SaaS and cloud cost data together.
- Best for
- Large enterprises that need SaaS, on-prem license compliance and cloud cost data in one platform.
- Company size
- Enterprise.
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- Combines SaaS, ITAM, FinOps data covering on-prem, SaaS, AI and cloud.
- License compliance
- Separate IT Asset Management product handles product use rights.
- Discovery
- Financial data, API connectors, browser extension, SSO/CASB, Flexera agent.
Pros
- Dashboards and ease of use.
- Surfaces unused software as a cost saving.
Cons
- Support quality is the most common complaint.
- Interface and learning curve are heavier than lighter tools.
Pricing: Contact sales
Best for ServiceNow customers
ServiceNow Software Asset Management
Enterprise software asset management module on the ServiceNow platform with SaaS license connections via Integration Hub.
ServiceNow SAM is an enterprise software asset management module on the ServiceNow platform, with SaaS license connections through Integration Hub. It suits enterprises that already run ServiceNow ITSM and a CMDB.
- Best for
- Enterprises already running ServiceNow ITSM/CMDB that want license data in the same platform.
- Company size
- Enterprise.
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- SaaS License Connections plus custom low-code connectors.
- License compliance
- Core SAM capability (details not confirmed by the vendor)
- ITSM integration
- Native to the ServiceNow platform.
Pros
- User-friendly interface.
Cons
- G2 page mixes in general ServiceNow reviews, so SAM-specific feedback is thin.
- Licenseware rated easier to set up and administer in G2 comparison.
Pricing: Contact sales
Best for EU data hosting and usage tracking
Xensam
Swedish software asset management platform covering SaaS, on-prem and cloud software with usage tracking and EU-hosted data.
Xensam is a Swedish software asset management platform covering SaaS, on-prem and cloud software, with usage tracking and EU-hosted data. The vendor says most customers go live within days.
- Best for
- European companies that want EU-stored SAM data.
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- Covers SaaS, on-prem and cloud; separate SaaS management module.
- License compliance
- License Management and Intelligence Reporting modules; goal is finding unused licenses.
- Discovery
- Automated discovery across SaaS, on-prem and cloud; Active Usage tracking; method (agent or agentless) not stated.
- ITSM integration
- Generic Integrations Platform and DataBridge; no named ITSM tools on page.
Pros
- Highly useful for software asset management and asset tracking.
- Easy to get started if you already know another SAM tool.
Cons
- Usage and primary-user data can be inaccurate or outdated versus other reporting tools.
Pricing: Contact sales
EZO AssetSonar
AssetSonar is an IT asset management and service desk product from EZO that prices per tracked asset and offers an add-on for software asset management.
EZO AssetSonar is an IT asset management and service desk product that prices per tracked asset. It offers an advanced SAM add-on with software metering, which suits IT teams that want hardware and software tracking in one tool.
- Best for
- IT teams that need hardware and software asset tracking in one tool.
Key features
- License compliance
- Advanced SAM add-on with software metering.
- ITSM integration
- Native ITSM tier at $1.08 per asset.
Pros
- Mobile app.
- Reporting and MDM integrations.
- Helpful setup support.
Cons
- Learning curve for initial configuration.
- Smaller integration ecosystem than competitors.
- Software metering cost can rise with headcount (per a third-party review)
Pricing: $0.75 per asset per month (ITAM) · Free trial
Zluri
Zluri is a SaaS management and identity governance platform that maps access across SaaS, cloud and enterprise apps.
Zluri is a SaaS management and identity governance platform that maps access across SaaS, cloud and enterprise apps. It suits IT teams that want to combine app management with access reviews and onboarding automation.
- Best for
- IT teams combining SaaS management with access reviews and onboarding automation.
Key features
- Discovery
- Discovers identities across SaaS, cloud and enterprise apps via an identity graph; specific sources not confirmed by the vendor.
Pros
- Access review and onboarding automation.
Cons
- Some integrations need the connected app's enterprise plan, raising total cost.
Pricing: Contact sales
Oomnitza
Enterprise technology management platform from San Francisco that reconciles hardware and software entitlements, installs and SaaS usage from many data sources.
Oomnitza is an enterprise technology management platform that reconciles hardware and software entitlements, installs and SaaS usage from many data sources. It connects to ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, Jira and Zendesk.
- Best for
- IT teams that want hardware and software asset data reconciled in one system.
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- Covers installed software and SaaS in one license position.
- License compliance
- Reconciles entitlements, deployments and usage; audit readiness across publishers.
- Discovery
- Not described for software; hardware data reconciled from procurement, MDM, EDR and ITSM sources.
- ITSM integration
- ServiceNow, Jira and Zendesk listed among 1,500+ data surfaces.
Pros
- Strong support (G2 summary scores it 9.5/10)
- Good asset discovery and dashboards.
- Wide integration coverage.
Cons
- Confusing UI for some users.
- Steep learning curve.
- Slow performance in places (SaaSWorthy)
Pricing: Contact sales
CloudEagle
SaaS management and procurement platform that combines app discovery, license reclaim, renewal tracking and negotiation support for IT, finance and procurement teams.
CloudEagle is a SaaS management and procurement platform that combines app discovery, license reclaim, renewal tracking and negotiation support. It relies on API connectors and fits mid-market IT, finance and procurement teams.
- Best for
- Mid-market IT and procurement teams that want SaaS management, access provisioning and renewal negotiation in one product.
- Company size
- Mid-market (G-Cloud ballpark starts at GBP 30,000/yr)
Key features
- Discovery
- Integrations/API connectors, SSO and finance data; AI governance module also correlates browser, Zscaler and CrowdStrike data for shadow AI.
Pros
- Automated access provisioning saves manual work.
- One dashboard shows app usage and cost by department.
- Renewal alerts are useful.
Cons
- Documentation is thin.
- Initial setup was confusing and needed several departments.
- Custom reporting takes time to set up.
Pricing: Contact sales · Free trial
Zylo
Enterprise SaaS management platform covering discovery, license, spend and renewals, sold on annual quote.
Zylo is an enterprise SaaS management platform covering discovery, license, spend and renewals. It covers SaaS only, and it fits mid-size and large companies that have a dedicated SaaS or IT operations owner.
- Best for
- Mid-size to large companies with a dedicated SaaS or IT ops owner.
- Company size
- Mid-market and enterprise (inferred from price data)
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- SaaS only.
- Discovery
- Zylo Discover: standalone SaaS discovery and inventory launched 2024; specific sources not confirmed by the vendor.
Pros
- Automated usage tracking and a consolidated dashboard.
- Strong customer success team.
- Renewal alerts give months of notice before auto-renewals.
Cons
- Usage tracking depends on logins going through the SSO tool (Okta), so other logins go untracked.
- Data can need manual cleanup.
- Some reviewers wanted coverage beyond SaaS (non-SaaS products)
Pricing: Contact sales
Matrix42
German enterprise service management vendor whose software asset management now includes SaaS management from the acquired Viio.
Matrix42 is a German enterprise service management vendor whose software asset management now includes SaaS management from the acquired Viio. It suits European enterprises with traditional license needs and a growing SaaS estate.
- Best for
- European enterprises that want SAM, ITSM and SaaS management from one vendor.
- Company size
- Mid-market to enterprise (not confirmed by the vendor from vendor)
Key features
- SaaS coverage
- SaaS management via Viio, to be integrated into Matrix42 SAM (acquisition announced 2025-10)
- ITSM integration
- Native with Matrix42 enterprise service management.
Pros
- Intuitive usability and continuous workflow development.
- Strong reporting and drill-down in asset and licence data.
- Stable platform with reasonable integrations.
Cons
- Complex setup and administration, especially for small teams.
- Pricing felt high by some reviewers.
- Missing mobile app and duplicate tickets from email integration.
Pricing: Contact sales
How to choose the best software asset management tools
Begin by listing what you actually need to control. A company with mostly SaaS subscriptions needs different discovery than one with thousands of installed applications and strict vendor audits. Then consider who will own the tool, how it connects to your ticketing system and how quickly you need results. The criteria below explain what each capability means in practice, so you can separate platforms built for your situation from those that treat software as an add-on to hardware tracking.
SaaS coverage
SaaS coverage shows whether a tool can see cloud subscriptions as well as installed software. Strong tools pull in apps, licenses and usage from SaaS vendors through connectors, SSO or finance data. Many older SAM products started on-prem and added SaaS later, so check whether SaaS is a full module or a thin dashboard.
- Freshservice: SaaS Discovery in higher ITAM tiers (per G-Cloud pricing guide via search)
- Certero: Dashboard for SaaS subscriptions; Capterra cites apps such as O365 and Salesforce.
- Flexera One: Combines SaaS, ITAM, FinOps data covering on-prem, SaaS, AI and cloud.
- ServiceNow Software Asset Management: SaaS License Connections plus custom low-code connectors.
- Xensam: Covers SaaS, on-prem and cloud; separate SaaS management module.
License compliance
License compliance means matching what you own against what is installed or used, so you can prove your position in a vendor audit. Strong tools reconcile entitlements, deployments and usage across publishers and explain product use rights. Weak ones only count installs, which leaves gaps when licenses are complex or tied to users instead of devices.
- Freshservice: Monitors installations against purchased license counts.
- Certero: Core strength; audit readiness is a recurring review theme.
- Flexera One: Separate IT Asset Management product handles product use rights.
- ServiceNow Software Asset Management: Core SAM capability (details not confirmed by the vendor)
- Xensam: License Management and Intelligence Reporting modules; goal is finding unused licenses.
Discovery
Discovery decides how the tool finds software in the first place. Agent-based tools install a small program on each device, while agentless tools use network scans, directory data, SSO, finance records or browser extensions. The right method depends on your devices and security rules, and the best platforms combine several sources.
- Freshservice: Agentless scans of Windows and Linux instances for installed software.
- Flexera One: Financial data, API connectors, browser extension, SSO/CASB, Flexera agent.
- Xensam: Automated discovery across SaaS, on-prem and cloud; Active Usage tracking; method (agent or agentless) not stated.
- Zluri: Discovers identities across SaaS, cloud and enterprise apps via an identity graph; specific sources not confirmed by the vendor.
- Oomnitza: Not described for software; hardware data reconciled from procurement, MDM, EDR and ITSM sources.
ITSM integration
ITSM integration connects asset data to your ticketing and CMDB tools, such as ServiceNow, Jira or Zendesk. When it works well, a ticket shows which software a person has and a license change updates the asset record automatically. Tools that are part of an ITSM platform do this natively, while standalone tools rely on connectors.
- Freshservice: Native, it is an ITSM product.
- ServiceNow Software Asset Management: Native to the ServiceNow platform.
- Xensam: Generic Integrations Platform and DataBridge; no named ITSM tools on page.
- EZO AssetSonar: Native ITSM tier at $1.08 per asset.
- Oomnitza: ServiceNow, Jira and Zendesk listed among 1,500+ data surfaces.
Pricing
Vendors charge per managed asset, per device, per agent or by custom quote based on users and integrations. The model decides how cost grows with your company, so match it to your headcount and device count. Published per-asset pricing is easy to forecast, while quote-only platforms require a sales process before you see a number.
- ManageEngine AssetExplorer: Per IT asset managed; published.
- Freshservice: Per agent plus Asset Unit packs.
- Certero: Subscription by managed devices or users, custom quote.
- Flexera One: Quote only.
- ServiceNow Software Asset Management: Quote-based, platform licensing.
Company size fit
Some tools are built for small IT teams, others for mid-market buyers, and many for global enterprises with compliance programs. A tool aimed at your size usually has the right depth, support and contract terms. Enterprise platforms can be more than a small team needs, and low-cost trackers may lack audit features a large company requires.
- ManageEngine AssetExplorer: SMB to mid-market (pricing tiers up to 10,000 assets)
- Freshservice: SMB to enterprise.
- Certero: Enterprise (inferred from device-based pricing and SAM focus)
- Flexera One: Enterprise.
- ServiceNow Software Asset Management: Enterprise.
Implementation time
Implementation time covers how long it takes to connect data sources, clean up the inventory and get useful reports. Enterprise SAM projects are often heavy and can take months, because discovery and license rules need setup. Lighter SaaS-focused tools can show results within days, so ask each vendor for a realistic timeline.
- Xensam: Vendor says most customers live within days.
What software asset management tools really cost
Features decide the shortlist; the bill decides whether it stays affordable as the team grows. The numbers below come from each vendor's published plans: entry prices, how far plans climb, what single sign-on costs extra and which fees sit on top.
- Quote-only vendors
- 9 of 12
- Publish their prices
- 3 of 12
- Free plans
- 1 of 12
- Biggest price climb
- 13.4x
publish no usable price
9 quote on request
ManageEngine AssetExplorer
ManageEngine AssetExplorer, $103.75 to $1,391.25
How software asset management tools vendors set their prices
9 of 12 vendors publish no usable price, so a price comparison starts with knowing what each one charges for. The most common basis here is "quote only, no stated basis" (8 vendors).
- 8Quote only, no stated basisFlexera One, ServiceNow Software Asset Management, Xensam, Zluri, Oomnitza, CloudEagle, Zylo and Matrix42
- 3By volume (vendors, assets, contracts, requests)ManageEngine AssetExplorer, Certero and EZO AssetSonar
- 1Per user or seatFreshservice
| Tool | Pricing basis | As the vendor describes it | Published starting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| ManageEngine AssetExplorer | By volume (vendors, assets, contracts, requests) | Per asset. | $115/month for 250 assets (cloud) |
| Freshservice | Per user or seat | Per user. | $19 per agent per month, billed annually |
| Certero | By volume (vendors, assets, contracts, requests) | Per device or user (Gartner description) | Contact sales |
| Flexera One | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
| ServiceNow Software Asset Management | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
| Xensam | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
| EZO AssetSonar | By volume (vendors, assets, contracts, requests) | Per asset. | $0.75 per asset per month (ITAM) |
| Zluri | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
| Oomnitza | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
| CloudEagle | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
| Zylo | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
| Matrix42 | Quote only, no stated basis | Custom. | Contact sales |
How far each price can climb
The entry price is rarely what you pay once the team needs more. Each line runs from a tool's cheapest paid plan to its most expensive published plan. ManageEngine AssetExplorer grows 13.4x from $103.75 to $1,391.25, Freshservice 5.2x.
- ManageEngine AssetExplorer250 assets $103.75 to 10,000 assets $1,391.25 per device per month13.4x
- FreshserviceStarter $19 to Pro $99 per user per month5.2x
- EZO AssetSonarAdvanced SAM add-on $0.42 to ITSM (includes ITAM) $1.08 per device per month2.6x
Published plan prices only; quote-only plans are not on the scale. The scale is logarithmic so cheap and expensive tools fit on one line.
How SAM tool pricing works
SAM pricing is rarely a single number. Vendors measure your size in assets, devices, users or agents, then add modules and services. Most of the vendors in this list publish no price, so you need a way to compare quotes. These are the models and traps to look for before you sign. Use them as a checklist when you compare quotes, and keep the answers with your records for the renewal.
Per-asset pricing
Tools such as ManageEngine AssetExplorer and EZO AssetSonar publish per-asset prices, for example $0.75 per asset per month on one of them. This is transparent but grows with every device you add. Check what counts as an asset.
Per-agent or per-user pricing
A service desk product with asset features can charge per agent, such as $19 per agent per month on annual billing. That is cheap for a small IT team, but it measures your team, not your estate.
Quote-only enterprise pricing
Most vendors here only offer contact sales. This allows negotiation but hides the price level. Ask for a written quote with the number of devices and users, and compare at least three.
Compliance and SAM modules as add-ons
Advanced license compliance can be a paid add-on on top of the asset tracking base. One tool lists Advanced SAM as a separate per-asset fee. Make sure the module you need is in the quote.
Implementation and renewal costs
Services, connectors and remote-access tools can add to the bill, and annual billing may be required. Ask for implementation fees, support tiers and the renewal uplift.
What a 20-person team pays
Per-seat prices only tell half the story. Below is the yearly list price for 20 users on the plan such a team would realistically need, calculated from each vendor's published prices.
- ManageEngine AssetExplorerPriced per asset, not per user; 250 assets cloud is $1,245 per year.
- Freshservice20 x $19 x 12 = $4,560 per year on Starter.
- EZO AssetSonarPriced per asset, not per user; 100 assets ITAM = 100 x $0.75 x 12 = $900 per year (billed annually)
Costs that are easy to miss
Add-ons, usage fees and premium modules often decide the real bill. These are the paid extras the vendors list themselves.
- ManageEngine AssetExplorerRemote control US$315 per concurrent session per year; UEM Remote Access Plus from $95 (25 computers, 5 users) to $9,245 (10,000 computers)
- FreshserviceFreddy AI Copilot $29/agent/month (Pro, Enterprise); Business Agent License $49/agent/month; E-signature $90 per pack of 30 credits
- EZO AssetSonarAdvanced SAM $0.42 per asset per month (FAQ shows $5 per asset per year)
Our recommendation
Choose by the problem you need to solve. Small IT teams can start with ManageEngine AssetExplorer, EZO AssetSonar or Freshservice, while enterprises with audit pressure should compare Certero, Flexera One and ServiceNow SAM. SaaS-first teams can look at Zylo, CloudEagle or Xensam. Ask each vendor for a demo with your own data. To keep the cost under control, confirm what the pricing unit is, whether SaaS modules cost extra and what implementation will require.
Software Asset Management Tools: frequently asked questions
What is software asset management?
Software asset management tracks software licenses, entitlements and usage to control cost and compliance. Modern SAM covers SaaS as well as installed software, and it helps companies find unused licenses and prepare for vendor audits.
What is the best SAM tool for SaaS?
For SaaS-focused needs, look at Zylo, CloudEagle and Xensam. Zylo covers SaaS only with discovery, license and renewal tracking, CloudEagle adds renewal negotiation support, and Xensam covers SaaS together with on-prem and cloud software.
Do small companies need software asset management?
Small companies often need a lighter version of it. A tool such as ManageEngine AssetExplorer, which has a free tier after the trial, or Freshservice can track installed software and licenses without an enterprise-sized project.
What features should software asset management tools have?
Look for software discovery, license reconciliation against purchased entitlements, renewal tracking and reporting. Integration with your ticketing or CMDB tool matters too, along with SaaS coverage if your company relies on cloud apps.
How much do software asset management tools cost?
Prices vary widely. ManageEngine AssetExplorer starts at $115 per month for 250 assets, EZO AssetSonar at $0.75 per asset per month and Freshservice at $19 per agent per month. Most enterprise platforms, including Flexera One and Certero, are sold by quote.
What do software asset management tools cost for a team of 20?
Calculated from published list prices: ManageEngine AssetExplorer: Priced per asset, not per user; 250 assets cloud is $1,245 per year; Freshservice: 20 x $19 x 12 = $4,560 per year on Starter; EZO AssetSonar: Priced per asset, not per user; 100 assets ITAM = 100 x $0.75 x 12 = $900 per year (billed annually). Tools that quote on request are not included.
Which software asset management tools have a free plan or free trial?
ManageEngine AssetExplorer (free plan, free trial), Freshservice (free trial), Certero (free trial), EZO AssetSonar (free trial) and CloudEagle (free trial), according to the vendors' sites on October 24, 2026.