Head-to-head · IT Asset Management Software
AssetSonar vs Reftab
AssetSonar leads on 1 check, Reftab on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAssetSonar · 7.9/10
- Free planonly Reftab
- Free trialboth
AssetSonar scores higher on our rubric for it asset management software: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #17.
Reftab offers free plan; AssetSonar doesn't. AssetSonar leads on asset limit: 100 assets versus 50 assets.
AssetSonar is the better fit for cloud ITAM with service management. Reftab is the better fit for small teams tracking hardware and SaaS.
- AssetSonar fits best
Cloud ITAM with service management
- Reftab fits best
Small teams tracking hardware and SaaS
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Side by side
| Feature | AssetSonar 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Reftab 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #14 in IT Asset Management Software | #17 in IT Asset Management Software |
| Best for | Cloud ITAM with service management | Small teams tracking hardware and SaaS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $9/user/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 15 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 15 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 19 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Features AssetSonar 4/4 · Reftab 4/4 | ||
| Software license tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Asset limit | 100 assets (best) | 50 assets |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | AssetSonar is a cloud-based IT management platform for teams that need connected oversight of hardware, software, users, licenses, contracts, tickets, and employee technology workflows. It is positioned for mid-market IT teams, IT asset… Read the review → |
Reftab is a cloud-based IT asset management platform for teams tracking hardware, software, users, and IT spend. It fits organizations that need one system for asset assignment, check-in and checkout, barcode and QR-code scanning, software… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AssetSonar — where it wins
- Covers hardware discovery, lifecycle tracking, custody, and barcode operations
- Adds ITSM workflows for requests, incidents, problems, and changes
- Integrates with Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, Google Workspace, and more
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The platform is web-only
- Advanced SAM is an add-on rather than a standalone base plan
Reftab — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 50 assets with mobile and barcode tools
- Tracks assignments, licenses, usage, spend, renewals, and access reviews
- Supports requests, reservations, audits, maintenance, and approval workflows
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 50 assets
- Hardware Asset Management costs $125 per month
- Contract tracking is less detailed than dedicated SaaS-management tools
- AssetSonar7.9/10 · 15-day trial
A cloud ITAM platform that connects asset tracking, ITSM, licensing, and workflows.
Visit AssetSonarFull verdict → - Reftab7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Flexible ITAM for small teams managing hardware, SaaS, licenses, and assignments.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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