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Head-to-head · Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools

ServiceNow Software Asset Management vs Ivanti Neurons for ITAM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score ServiceNow Software Asset Management #2 in Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit ServiceNow
Ivanti Neurons for ITAM #4 in Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Ivanti

ServiceNow Software Asset Management leads on 0 checks, Ivanti Neurons for ITAM on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreServiceNow Software Asset Management · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresServiceNow Software Asset Management · 1 of 2

ServiceNow Software Asset Management scores higher on our rubric for software asset management (sam) tools: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

ServiceNow Software Asset Management is the better fit for organizations already using ServiceNow workflows. Ivanti Neurons for ITAM is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams needing full ITAM.

  • ServiceNow Software Asset Management fits best

    Organizations already using ServiceNow workflows

  • Ivanti Neurons for ITAM fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams needing full ITAM

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Side by side

Feature ServiceNow Software Asset Management 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Ivanti Neurons for ITAM 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools #4 in Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools
Best for Organizations already using ServiceNow workflows Mid-market and enterprise teams needing full ITAM
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 14 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ServiceNow Software Asset Management 1/2 · Ivanti Neurons for ITAM 0/2
License compliance ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SaaS coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Software discovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
License types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Managed devices Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Reconciles license compliance and manages entitlements and rights
  • Combines discovery, normalization, reclamation, and usage tracking
  • Connects software requests, purchasing, contracts, and audit reporting
  • Tracks hardware and software from procurement through disposal
  • Combines software usage insights with license allocation tracking
  • Supports barcode scanning and mobile asset updates
Cons
  • Cloud-only deployment
  • Custom-quote pricing requires contacting sales
  • Support channels are community and documentation
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Listed integrations focus on Ivanti products
  • Its broad ITAM scope may exceed teams seeking software-only tracking
Our verdict

ServiceNow Software Asset Management helps mid-market and enterprise organizations track software licenses, entitlements, installations, subscriptions, and usage. It is aimed at teams managing complex software estates and compliance…

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Ivanti Neurons for ITAM helps IT teams manage hardware and software assets from procurement through retirement. It combines asset discovery and reconciliation with software inventory, usage insights, license allocation tracking, contracts,…

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  1. ServiceNow Software Asset ManagementSoftware Asset Management (SAM) Tools 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Ivanti Neurons for ITAMSoftware Asset Management (SAM) Tools 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ServiceNow Software Asset Management — where it wins

    • Reconciles license compliance and manages entitlements and rights
    • Combines discovery, normalization, reclamation, and usage tracking
    • Connects software requests, purchasing, contracts, and audit reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-only deployment
    • Custom-quote pricing requires contacting sales
    • Support channels are community and documentation

  • Ivanti Neurons for ITAM — where it wins

    • Tracks hardware and software from procurement through disposal
    • Combines software usage insights with license allocation tracking
    • Supports barcode scanning and mobile asset updates

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Listed integrations focus on Ivanti products
    • Its broad ITAM scope may exceed teams seeking software-only tracking
  • ServiceNow Software Asset Management9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad SAM tool for teams managing software through ServiceNow workflows.

    Visit ServiceNowFull verdict →
  • Ivanti Neurons for ITAM8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A full-ITAM option for tracking assets, software usage, contracts, and licenses.

    Visit IvantiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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