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Head-to-head · IT Asset Management Software

Reftab vs ALVAO IT Asset Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Reftab #17 in IT Asset Management Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Reftab
ALVAO IT Asset Management #64 in IT Asset Management Software 3.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ALVAO

Reftab leads on 1 check, ALVAO IT Asset Management 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 scoreReftab · 7.6/10
  • Free planonly Reftab
  • Free trialboth

Reftab scores higher on our rubric for it asset management software: 7.6 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #17 and #64.

Reftab offers free plan; ALVAO IT Asset Management doesn't. ALVAO IT Asset Management leads on asset limit: 2550 assets versus 50 assets. On deployment, ALVAO IT Asset Management gives you Hybrid where Reftab offers Cloud.

Reftab is the better fit for small teams tracking hardware and SaaS. ALVAO IT Asset Management is the better fit for broad ITAM on a low budget.

  • Reftab fits best

    Small teams tracking hardware and SaaS

  • ALVAO IT Asset Management fits best

    Broad ITAM on a low budget

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Side by side

Feature Reftab 7.6/10 Visit ↗ ALVAO IT Asset Management 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 3.0
Ranking #17 in IT Asset Management Software #64 in IT Asset Management Software
Best for Small teams tracking hardware and SaaS Broad ITAM on a low budget
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $9/user/yr $0.68/unit/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Integrations 15 integrations 11 integrations
Features Reftab 4/4 · ALVAO IT Asset Management 4/4
Software license tracking ✓ ✓
Contract tracking ✓ ✓
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Employee self-service ✓ ✓
Specs
Asset limit 50 assets 2550 assets (best)
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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…

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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…

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  1. ReftabIT Asset Management Software 7.6Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. ALVAO IT Asset ManagementIT Asset Management Software 3.030-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Reftab7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible ITAM for small teams managing hardware, SaaS, licenses, and assignments.

    Visit ReftabFull 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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