ManageEngine AssetExplorer review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
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.
Verdict at a glance
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.
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.
What is 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. It is built for small and mid-size IT teams that want published per-asset pricing and IT teams needing an inventory of hardware and installed software with a free tier after trial. ManageEngine AssetExplorer was founded in 1996 and is based in Chennai, India (parent Zoho Corporation; US office in Pleasanton, CA).
Category: Software Asset Management Tools
ManageEngine AssetExplorer pricing
AssetExplorer is priced per managed IT asset. Cloud prices are published for 250 assets ($115 monthly, $1,245 yearly), 1,000 assets ($360 monthly, $3,895 yearly) and 10,000 assets ($1,545 monthly, $16,695 yearly). Above 10,000 assets you contact sales. Yearly billing is about 10% lower than monthly. Remote control is an add-on at $315 per concurrent session per year. Support (24x5, excluding public holidays) is included. PayPal and bank transfer are for yearly billing only. Renewal terms are not published.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 assets | $115 monthly or $1,245 yearly | per month / per year | Cloud |
| 1,000 assets | $360 monthly or $3,895 yearly | per month / per year | Cloud |
| 10,000 assets | $1,545 monthly or $16,695 yearly | per month / per year | Cloud |
A second annual table on the page shows $955 for 250 assets and $11,995 for 10,000; the page does not say which deployment it covers. 30-day trial up to 250 assets, then falls to a free edition. Support 24x5 included. Remote control add-on $315 per concurrent session per year.
Who ManageEngine AssetExplorer is best for
Best for
- Small and mid-size IT teams that want published per-asset pricing.
- IT teams needing an inventory of hardware and installed software with a free tier after trial.
Not ideal for
- Teams that need SaaS subscription and spend management (not covered on the pricing page)
- Large enterprises needing deep license compliance modelling.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer alternatives
EZO AssetSonarIT teams that need hardware and software asset tracking in one tool.
FreshserviceIT teams that need a help desk and CMDB first and license tracking second.
OomnitzaIT teams that want hardware and software asset data reconciled in one system.
ServiceNow Software Asset ManagementEnterprises already running ServiceNow ITSM/CMDB that want license data in the same platform.
CerteroEnterprises that need audit-ready license compliance across on-prem and SaaS estates.
Matrix42European enterprises that want SAM, ITSM and SaaS management from one vendor.
What ManageEngine AssetExplorer really costs
- Billing
- Monthly and annual.
- Annual discount
- 250 assets cloud: $115 x 12 = $1,380 vs $1,245 yearly, about 10% lower.
- 20 users per year
- Priced per asset, not per user; 250 assets cloud is $1,245 per year.
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- Remote control US$315 per concurrent session per year.
- UEM Remote Access Plus from $95 (25 computers, 5 users) to $9,245 (10,000 computers)
Questions to ask about price
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is ManageEngine AssetExplorer worth the price?
Good value for small and mid-size IT teams that want published per-asset pricing and an inventory of hardware and installed software, with a free edition after the trial. It is a weak fit for teams needing SaaS subscription and spend management, and for large enterprises needing deep license compliance modeling.
Worth it if
- Small and mid-size IT teams that want published per-asset pricing.
- IT teams needing an inventory of hardware and installed software with a free tier after trial.
Look elsewhere if
- Teams that need SaaS subscription and spend management (not covered on the pricing page)
- Large enterprises needing deep license compliance modelling.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Priced per managed IT asset, not per user, so cost scales with device count.
- Published cloud prices: $1,245/yr for 250 assets up to $16,695/yr for 10,000.
- After the 30-day trial the license drops to a free edition rather than expiring.
- Only 12 G2 reviews, so the 4.3 rating is thin evidence.
- The Capterra UK figure (4.6, 13) may be mapped to a different ManageEngine listing; the URL slug references Site24x7.
Our verdict on ManageEngine AssetExplorer
ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a low-cost IT asset management tool priced per managed asset, not per user, with published cloud prices. 250 assets cost $115 a month or $1,245 a year, 1,000 assets $360 a month or $3,895 a year, and 10,000 assets $1,545 a month or $16,695 a year. There is a 30-day trial, after which the license drops to a free edition rather than expiring.
That makes cost track your device count, not headcount. A second annual table on the pricing page shows lower figures ($955 for 250 assets and $11,995 for 10,000) without saying which deployment it covers, so confirm the right number with the vendor. Reviewers call the tool affordable and easy to use, though only 12 G2 reviews back its 4.3 rating.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer FAQ
What is ManageEngine AssetExplorer used for?
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. It suits small and mid-size IT teams that want published per-asset pricing.
Does ManageEngine AssetExplorer have a free plan?
After the 30-day trial, which covers up to 250 assets, the license drops to a free edition instead of expiring.
How much does AssetExplorer cost for 20 users?
It is priced per asset, not per user. The smallest published cloud tier, 250 assets, is $1,245 per year or $115 per month.
Is support included with AssetExplorer?
Yes. 24x5 phone and email support is included in the subscription, excluding public holidays.
About ManageEngine AssetExplorer
- Founded
- 1996.
- Headquarters
- Chennai, India (parent Zoho Corporation; US office in Pleasanton, CA)
- Employees
- Zoho group 18,000+ (Wikipedia 2025); ManageEngine division figure not found.
Listed in: Software Asset Management Tools
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from ManageEngine AssetExplorer's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.