Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
GLPI vs 
ManageEngine AssetExplorer GLPI vs ManageEngine AssetExplorer: on our data-weighted scoring, GLPI edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.8/10). 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; ManageEngine AssetExplorer starts at $115/mo (250 assets, cloud) and is best for budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem. Choose GLPI for the stronger overall track record; consider ManageEngine AssetExplorer 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 | GLPI | ManageEngine AssetExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Adoption | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| GLPI | ManageEngine AssetExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | $115/mo (250 assets, cloud) |
| Pricing model | flat | flat |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + free trial | Free tier + 30 days |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams and MSPs wanting free, open-source ITAM + ITSM they can self-host with unlimited assets | Budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | — | 4.3/5 (12) |
| Capterra rating | 4.5/5 (40) | — |
| Our score | 8.1 | 7.8 |
You need budget-conscious teams and msps wanting free, open-source itam + itsm they can self-host with unlimited assets.
You need budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the manageengine ecosystem.
GLPI bills on a flat model from Free tier available (free tier available), while ManageEngine AssetExplorer uses a flat model from $115/mo (250 assets, cloud) (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
GLPI ships 6 headline capabilities (Open-source (GPL v3), Native dynamic inventory (agent + SNMP), CMDB + asset lifecycle, Software license management) and deploys Cloud + self-host. ManageEngine AssetExplorer ships 6 (Agent + agentless + SNMP discovery, CMDB + software license management, Purchase order + contract management, Asset lifecycle tracking), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
GLPI holds 4.5/5 (~40 Capterra reviews); ManageEngine AssetExplorer holds 4.3/5 (~12 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, GLPI edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.8/10). Pick ManageEngine AssetExplorer instead when budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the manageengine ecosystem. See GLPI alternatives or ManageEngine AssetExplorer alternatives.
