Head-to-head · IT Asset Management Software
xAssets ITAM vs ALVAO IT Asset Management
xAssets ITAM 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 scorexAssets ITAM · 7.5/10
- Free planonly xAssets ITAM
- Free trialonly ALVAO IT Asset Management
xAssets ITAM scores higher on our rubric for it asset management software: 7.5 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #18 and #64.
xAssets ITAM offers free plan; ALVAO IT Asset Management doesn't. ALVAO IT Asset Management leads on asset limit: 2550 assets versus 1000 assets.
xAssets ITAM is the better fit for small teams wanting free core ITAM. ALVAO IT Asset Management is the better fit for broad ITAM on a low budget.
- xAssets ITAM fits best
Small teams wanting free core ITAM
- ALVAO IT Asset Management fits best
Broad ITAM on a low budget
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Side by side
| Feature | xAssets ITAM 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | ALVAO IT Asset Management 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #18 in IT Asset Management Software | #64 in IT Asset Management Software |
| Best for | Small teams wanting free core ITAM | Broad ITAM on a low budget |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $60/user/mo | $0.68/unit/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone | |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features xAssets ITAM 4/4 · ALVAO IT Asset Management 4/4 | ||
| Software license tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Asset limit | 1000 assets | 2550 assets (best) |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | xAssets ITAM is a web-based IT asset management platform for organizations tracking infrastructure from procurement through disposal. It brings together hardware and software inventory, agent-based and agentless discovery, software license… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
xAssets ITAM — where it wins
- Free Express Edition supports one user and up to 1,000 assets
- Covers discovery, licensing, contracts, audits, workflows, and self-service
- Supports hosted or on-premises deployment with REST API access
Where it doesn't
- Express Edition is limited to one free user
- Additional Express users cost $60 per month each
- Free coverage has limited platform scope and excludes some modules
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.
- xAssets ITAM7.5/10 · Free plan
A capable free ITAM core for small teams, with costly extra users and narrower coverage.
Visit xAssetsFull 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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