Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
Device42 vs 
GLPI Device42 vs GLPI: on our data-weighted scoring, Device42 edges ahead (8.1 vs 8.1/10). Device42 starts at Custom quote and is best for teams needing deep agentless discovery, dependency mapping, and a serious CMDB across hybrid/on-prem and cloud; GLPI starts at Free tier available and is best for budget-conscious teams and MSPs wanting free, open-source ITAM + ITSM they can self-host with unlimited assets. Choose Device42 for the stronger overall track record; consider GLPI if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Device42 | GLPI |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| User reviews | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Device42 | GLPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | quote | flat |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | Free tier + free trial |
| Best for | Teams needing deep agentless discovery, dependency mapping, and a serious CMDB across hybrid/on-prem and cloud | Budget-conscious teams and MSPs wanting free, open-source ITAM + ITSM they can self-host with unlimited assets |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + self-host |
| G2 rating | 4.7/5 (50) | — |
| Capterra rating | — | 4.5/5 (40) |
| Our score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
You need teams needing deep agentless discovery, dependency mapping, and a serious cmdb across hybrid/on-prem and cloud.
You need budget-conscious teams and msps wanting free, open-source itam + itsm they can self-host with unlimited assets.
Device42 bills on a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial), while GLPI uses a flat model from Free tier available (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Device42 ships 6 headline capabilities (Agentless + agent discovery, Application dependency mapping, IPAM + CMDB, Network topology visualization) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. GLPI ships 6 (Open-source (GPL v3), Native dynamic inventory (agent + SNMP), CMDB + asset lifecycle, Software license management), deploying Cloud + self-host.
Device42 holds 4.7/5 (~50 G2 reviews); GLPI holds 4.5/5 (~40 Capterra reviews). On our data-weighted score, Device42 edges ahead (8.1 vs 8.1/10). Pick GLPI instead when budget-conscious teams and msps wanting free, open-source itam + itsm they can self-host with unlimited assets. See Device42 alternatives or GLPI alternatives.
