Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
Device42 vs 
Lansweeper Device42 vs Lansweeper: on our data-weighted scoring, Lansweeper edges ahead (8.2 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; Lansweeper starts at $239/mo (2,000 assets, billed annually) and is best for IT teams wanting deep agentless network discovery and a complete hardware/software inventory. Choose Lansweeper for the stronger overall track record; consider Device42 if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Device42 | Lansweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| User reviews | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Adoption | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 5.0 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Device42 | Lansweeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom quote | $239/mo (2,000 assets, billed annually) |
| Pricing model | quote | flat |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | Free tier + 14 days |
| Best for | Teams needing deep agentless discovery, dependency mapping, and a serious CMDB across hybrid/on-prem and cloud | IT teams wanting deep agentless network discovery and a complete hardware/software inventory |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.7/5 (50) | 4.4/5 (67) |
| Capterra rating | — | 4.5/5 (75) |
| Our score | 8.1 | 8.2 |
You need teams needing deep agentless discovery, dependency mapping, and a serious cmdb across hybrid/on-prem and cloud.
You need it teams wanting deep agentless network discovery and a complete hardware/software inventory.
Lansweeper bills on a flat model from $239/mo (2,000 assets, billed annually) (free tier available), while Device42 uses a quote model from Custom quote (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Lansweeper ships 6 headline capabilities (Agentless + agent-based discovery, Hardware + software inventory, Cloud + OT/IoT asset discovery, Vulnerability + lifecycle insights) and deploys Cloud + on-prem. Device42 ships 6 (Agentless + agent discovery, Application dependency mapping, IPAM + CMDB, Network topology visualization), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
Lansweeper holds 4.4/5 (~67 G2 reviews); Device42 holds 4.7/5 (~50 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Lansweeper edges ahead (8.2 vs 8.1/10). Pick Device42 instead when teams needing deep agentless discovery, dependency mapping, and a serious cmdb across hybrid/on-prem and cloud. See Lansweeper alternatives or Device42 alternatives.
