ServiceNow IT Asset Management vs ManageEngine AssetExplorer

ServiceNow IT Asset Management9.4Visit ManageEngine AssetExplorer9.0Visit

Higher score ServiceNow IT Asset Management #1 in IT Asset Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ServiceNow

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ManageEngine AssetExplorer #5 in IT Asset Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit AssetExplorer

• ServiceNow IT Asset Management fits best

  Enterprise ITAM integrated with IT workflows

• ManageEngine AssetExplorer fits best

  Established teams needing deep ITAM

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Side by side

Feature	ServiceNow IT Asset Management 9.4/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine AssetExplorer 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in IT Asset Management Software	#5 in IT Asset Management Software
Best for	Enterprise ITAM integrated with IT workflows	Established teams needing deep ITAM
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$955/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Phone, Email
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ServiceNow IT Asset Management 4/4 · ManageEngine AssetExplorer 4/4
Software license tracking	✓	✓
Contract tracking	✓	✓
Barcode scanning	✓	✓
Employee self-service	✓	✓
Specs
Asset limit	Not checked yet	50 assets
Deployment	Cloud	Hybrid
Our review
Pros	Normalizes software and hardware assets across their lifecycles Connects licensing, procurement, contracts, audits, and requests Supports barcode and QR-code scanning through the Agent app	Agent-based and agentless discovery with hardware and software inventory License, contract, purchase order, and vendor management Cloud or on-premises deployment with CMDB and self-service features
Cons	Contact-sales pricing requires a sales-led buying process Its broad workflow scope may exceed narrow inventory needs Cloud deployment and platform details may vary by configuration	Free edition is limited to 50 cloud nodes or 25 on-premises nodes Paid plans are priced by managed assets, starting at $115 monthly Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler asset tracking teams
Our verdict	ServiceNow IT Asset Management centralizes hardware, software, cloud, and contractual asset management for organizations that need ITAM connected to broader service workflows. It covers software license normalization, entitlement… Read the review →	ManageEngine AssetExplorer is an IT asset management platform for teams overseeing hardware and software across multiple sites. It combines agent-based and agentless discovery with inventory management, software license tracking, contract… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ServiceNow IT Asset Management — where it wins

  • Normalizes software and hardware assets across their lifecycles
  • Connects licensing, procurement, contracts, audits, and requests
  • Supports barcode and QR-code scanning through the Agent app

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing requires a sales-led buying process
  • Its broad workflow scope may exceed narrow inventory needs
  • Cloud deployment and platform details may vary by configuration

• ManageEngine AssetExplorer — where it wins

  • Agent-based and agentless discovery with hardware and software inventory
  • License, contract, purchase order, and vendor management
  • Cloud or on-premises deployment with CMDB and self-service features

  Where it doesn't

  • Free edition is limited to 50 cloud nodes or 25 on-premises nodes
  • Paid plans are priced by managed assets, starting at $115 monthly
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler asset tracking teams

• ServiceNow IT Asset Management9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad ITAM suite for organizations connecting asset control with IT workflows.

  Visit ServiceNowFull verdict →
• ManageEngine AssetExplorer9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad ITAM platform for established teams managing assets across cloud and on-premises environments.

  Visit AssetExplorerFull verdict →