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Head-to-head · Asset Tracking Software

OpenText Asset Management vs Reftab

  • 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
Reftab #4 in Asset Tracking Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Reftab

OpenText Asset Management leads on 0 checks, Reftab 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
  • Free planonly Reftab
  • Free trialonly Reftab
  • Most featuresReftab · 1 of 5

OpenText Asset Management scores higher on our rubric for asset tracking software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

OpenText Asset Management is the better fit for enterprises managing IT assets and software spend. Reftab is the better fit for IT teams managing hardware and software assets.

  • OpenText Asset Management fits best

    Enterprises managing IT assets and software spend

  • Reftab fits best

    IT teams managing hardware and software assets

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Asset Management 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Reftab 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #3 in Asset Tracking Software #4 in Asset Tracking Software
Best for Enterprises managing IT assets and software spend IT teams managing hardware and software assets
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $9/user/yr
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 13 integrations 15 integrations
Features OpenText Asset Management 0/5 · Reftab 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 50 assets
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.
  • Tracks hardware, licenses, SaaS usage, renewals, and assignments
  • Free plan includes mobile apps plus barcode and QR-code support
  • Connects with Intune, Jamf, Jira, Okta, and other IT tools
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.
  • Free plan is limited to 50 assets
  • Hardware Asset Management starts at $125 per month
  • Contract management is less deep than dedicated SaaS-management tools
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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Reftab is a cloud-based IT asset management platform for organizations managing hardware, software, users, and IT spend. It is suited to IT teams that need one system for asset assignment, check-in and checkout, audits, maintenance,…

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  1. OpenText Asset ManagementAsset Tracking Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. ReftabAsset Tracking Software 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial

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.

  • Reftab — where it wins

    • Tracks hardware, licenses, SaaS usage, renewals, and assignments
    • Free plan includes mobile apps plus barcode and QR-code support
    • Connects with Intune, Jamf, Jira, Okta, and other IT tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 50 assets
    • Hardware Asset Management starts at $125 per month
    • Contract management is less deep than dedicated SaaS-management tools
  • OpenText Asset Management8.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Contact OpenTextFull verdict →
  • Reftab8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible ITAM platform with strong software tracking and a useful free plan.

    Visit ReftabFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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