CMDBuild READY2USE vs ALVAO IT Asset Management

CMDBuild READY2USE4.6Visit ALVAO IT Asset Management3.0Visit

Higher score CMDBuild READY2USE #45 in IT Asset Management Software 4.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

vs

ALVAO IT Asset Management #64 in IT Asset Management Software 3.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ALVAO

• CMDBuild READY2USE fits best

  Open-source, self-hosted ITAM and ITSM

• ALVAO IT Asset Management fits best

  Broad ITAM on a low budget

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	CMDBuild READY2USE 4.6/10 Visit ↗	ALVAO IT Asset Management 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.6	3.0
Ranking	#45 in IT Asset Management Software	#64 in IT Asset Management Software
Best for	Open-source, self-hosted ITAM and ITSM	Broad ITAM on a low budget
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free	$0.68/unit/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email
Integrations	5 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CMDBuild READY2USE 4/4 · ALVAO IT Asset Management 4/4
Software license tracking	✓	✓
Contract tracking	✓	✓
Barcode scanning	✓	✓
Employee self-service	✓	✓
Specs
Asset limit	Not checked yet	2550 assets
Deployment	Self_hosted	Hybrid
Our review
Pros	Covers hardware, software, services, dependencies, and asset lifecycle workflows Includes ITIL-oriented incident, request, change, and problem management Supports barcode, QR-code, self-service, reporting, and system connectors	Free plan supports up to 50 computers and 200 objects. Covers lifecycle, discovery, licensing, compliance, audits, and handovers. Cloud, self-hosted, mobile, API, and many integration options.
Cons	Self-Service requires organizational self-installation The Self-Service plan includes standard features rather than the full subscription set Mobile app, maintainer support, and connectors are tied to the Subscription plan	The free plan is limited to 50 computers and 200 objects. Advanced capabilities are distributed across higher-priced plans. Published prices use annual billing and are net of VAT.
Our verdict	CMDBuild READY2USE is an open-source IT governance, asset-management, and service-management application for medium to large organizations. It is designed for teams that need to manage configuration items across workstations, servers,… Read the review →	ALVAO IT Asset Management is a software suite for managing hardware, software, and other assets across their lifecycles. It is aimed at small and mid-sized organizations that need centralized asset records, discovery, license and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CMDBuild READY2USE — where it wins

  • Covers hardware, software, services, dependencies, and asset lifecycle workflows
  • Includes ITIL-oriented incident, request, change, and problem management
  • Supports barcode, QR-code, self-service, reporting, and system connectors

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-Service requires organizational self-installation
  • The Self-Service plan includes standard features rather than the full subscription set
  • Mobile app, maintainer support, and connectors are tied to the Subscription plan

• ALVAO IT Asset Management — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 50 computers and 200 objects.
  • Covers lifecycle, discovery, licensing, compliance, audits, and handovers.
  • Cloud, self-hosted, mobile, API, and many integration options.

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan is limited to 50 computers and 200 objects.
  • Advanced capabilities are distributed across higher-priced plans.
  • Published prices use annual billing and are net of VAT.

• CMDBuild READY2USE4.6/10 · Free plan

  A broad, self-hosted ITAM and ITSM suite for organizations needing configurable governance workflows.

  Visit siteFull verdict →
• ALVAO IT Asset Management3.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad ITAM suite with a free entry point and low annual per-computer pricing.

  Visit ALVAOFull verdict →