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LICENSEWARE is a modular software asset management platform for examining enterprise software licensing data, costs, and audit risks.
Free planWebAPILinux
Best Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools in 2026
Software asset management tools help track software licences, discover installed software, check licence compliance, and manage SaaS and devices. This chart compares tools by licence handling, software discovery, SaaS coverage, managed devices and deployment. Check platform support before choosing. The listed platforms include web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, macOS and API options. Ivanti Neurons for ITAM lists…
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BelManage helps organizations track software licenses and maintenance costs while monitoring cybersecurity status and configuration details.
WebLinuxmacOS
36.8
Open iT LicenseAnalyzer meters and analyzes software usage, helping organizations understand how licenses are used and where they may be optimized.
WebAPILinux
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InvGate Asset Management
AndroidWebWindowsmacOS6.6From $5 a year - 5
ManageEngine AssetExplorer
ManageEngine AssetExplorer is asset-management software available as cloud or on-premises, with a free edition and a 30-day fully functional trial.
Self-hosted6.6From $955 a year - 6
Matrix42 Asset Management
Matrix42 Asset Management is a paid IT asset management system from Matrix42, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main and founded in 1992.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.6 - 7
OpenLM Software License Management
OpenLM Software License Management helps organizations monitor license use and identify opportunities to reduce waste.
WebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows6.6From $24 a year - 8
Flexera One IT Asset Management
Flexera One IT Asset Management helps organizations track software licenses, contracts, and hardware across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and container environments.
WebSelf-hosted6.4 - 9
IBM License Metric Tool
IBM License Metric Tool inventories IBM software measured by core-based licensing and calculates required licenses in full-capacity and…
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 10
Ivanti Neurons for ITAM
AndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted6.4 - 11
Xensam
Xensam is a cloud software asset management platform for SaaS, on-premises, and cloud environments.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.2 - 12
License Dashboard
License Dashboard provides software asset management products and services for organizations managing licenses, IT spending, and compliance.
WebAPILinuxWindows6.1 - 13
OpenText Asset Management
OpenText Asset Management helps enterprises track IT hardware and software assets, manage compliance risk, and control costs.
WebSelf-hosted6.1 - 14
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Choosing well
Compare free access and paid pricing
A free plan is available from tools on this list, while others use paid plans or freemium access. IBM License Metric Tool is marked free, and ManageEngine AssetExplorer lists a free plan with paid service from $115 per month.
Trials can help you assess a setup before paying. InvGate lists a 30-day trial with pricing from $1,499 per year; OpenLM lists a 30-day trial from $2 per user per month on annual billing.
Check licence compliance and licence types
Compare how a tool handles licence compliance and the licence types it records. This matters when software uses different entitlement terms or contract rules.
If you need to read or change the code, check the tool's licence before committing.
Match software discovery to your estate
Software discovery shows what is installed or in use so records can be checked against entitlements. Compare discovery coverage with your devices and applications, including SaaS where relevant.
Managed-device coverage can matter when software is spread across phones, computers or other enrolled hardware.
Confirm platform and access needs
The listed tools run across web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, macOS and API environments. Check whether the deployment model fits your team and whether an Android app is available for phone or tablet work.
Ivanti Neurons for ITAM lists Android, iOS, self-hosted and web support. Do not assume another tool has mobile support without a stated platform.
Review deployment and integration
Compare deployment options and API access before rollout. A self-hosted installation may suit teams that need local control, while web access can fit browser-based administration.
Look at how deployment connects with software discovery, managed devices and SaaS records so the workflow matches your environment.
Questions people ask
Do these SAM tools have Android apps?
Ivanti Neurons for ITAM lists Android and iOS support. Check the platform details for other tools before expecting phone or tablet access.
Is there a free SAM tool?
IBM License Metric Tool is marked free. ManageEngine AssetExplorer lists a free plan, while other tools may offer trials or paid plans.
Which tools offer a free trial?
InvGate Asset Management and OpenLM Software License Management list 30-day trials. Trial availability can differ by product and plan.
What platforms do these tools support?
The listed platforms include web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, macOS and API. Android and iOS support is listed for Ivanti Neurons for ITAM.
What should I compare in a SAM tool?
Compare free and paid access, licence compliance, licence types, software discovery, SaaS coverage, managed devices and deployment.