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Head-to-head · Asset Tracking Software

OpenText Asset Management vs Device42

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score OpenText Asset Management #3 in Asset Tracking Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Contact OpenText
Device42 #7 in Asset Tracking Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Device42

OpenText Asset Management leads on 0 checks, Device42 on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenText Asset Management · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresDevice42 · 1 of 5

OpenText Asset Management scores higher on our rubric for asset tracking software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

OpenText Asset Management is the better fit for enterprises managing IT assets and software spend. Device42 is the better fit for infrastructure teams tracking dependencies and licenses.

  • OpenText Asset Management fits best

    Enterprises managing IT assets and software spend

  • Device42 fits best

    Infrastructure teams tracking dependencies and licenses

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Asset Management 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Device42 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #3 in Asset Tracking Software #7 in Asset Tracking Software
Best for Enterprises managing IT assets and software spend Infrastructure teams tracking dependencies and licenses
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 13 integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenText Asset Management 0/5 · Device42 1/5
Barcode scanning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
QR code scanning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Check-in/check-out Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
GPS location tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Asset limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks software license usage and compliance alongside hardware and SaaS assets.
  • Connects procurement, vendor contracts, inventory, and service management processes.
  • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment with a broad integration set.
  • Discovers physical, virtual, and cloud hardware and software
  • Maps asset relationships and tracks software license usage
  • Supports QR/barcode labels, warranty records, and contract reminders
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process.
  • Enterprise-focused scope may exceed the needs of smaller organizations.
  • Deployment choices include cloud and self-hosted rather than web-only delivery.
  • Requires a customer-hosted virtual appliance
  • Annual subscription pricing is based on device count
  • No free plan is available
Our verdict

OpenText Asset Management is an enterprise IT asset management solution for organizations that need a connected view of hardware, software, and SaaS assets across their lifecycles. Its remit extends beyond inventory: teams can track…

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Device42 is an IT infrastructure discovery and asset management platform for organizations responsible for physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Infrastructure teams can use it to build hardware and software inventories, map asset…

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  1. OpenText Asset ManagementAsset Tracking Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Device42Asset Tracking Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenText Asset Management — where it wins

    • Tracks software license usage and compliance alongside hardware and SaaS assets.
    • Connects procurement, vendor contracts, inventory, and service management processes.
    • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment with a broad integration set.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process.
    • Enterprise-focused scope may exceed the needs of smaller organizations.
    • Deployment choices include cloud and self-hosted rather than web-only delivery.

  • Device42 — where it wins

    • Discovers physical, virtual, and cloud hardware and software
    • Maps asset relationships and tracks software license usage
    • Supports QR/barcode labels, warranty records, and contract reminders

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a customer-hosted virtual appliance
    • Annual subscription pricing is based on device count
    • No free plan is available
  • OpenText Asset Management8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise asset management spanning hardware, software, SaaS, procurement, and finances.

    Contact OpenTextFull verdict →
  • Device428.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A self-hosted asset inventory for teams that need infrastructure and license visibility.

    Visit Device42Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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