Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
GLPI vs 
NinjaOne GLPI vs NinjaOne: on our data-weighted scoring, NinjaOne edges ahead (8.5 vs 8.1/10). 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; NinjaOne starts at Custom quote and is best for MSPs and IT teams wanting a modern, fast, all-in-one RMM. Choose NinjaOne 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 | GLPI | NinjaOne |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Adoption | 4.3 | 8.5 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 5.0 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 6.0 |
| GLPI | NinjaOne | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | Custom quote |
| Pricing model | flat | per device |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + free trial | 14 days |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams and MSPs wanting free, open-source ITAM + ITSM they can self-host with unlimited assets | MSPs and IT teams wanting a modern, fast, all-in-one RMM |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | Cloud |
| G2 rating | — | 4.7/5 (1600) |
| Capterra rating | 4.5/5 (40) | 4.8/5 (230) |
| Our score | 8.1 | 8.5 |
You need budget-conscious teams and msps wanting free, open-source itam + itsm they can self-host with unlimited assets.
You need msps and it teams wanting a modern, fast, all-in-one rmm.
NinjaOne bills on a per device model from Custom quote (14 days 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.
NinjaOne ships 6 headline capabilities (RMM + patch management, Endpoint backup, Remote access, Software deployment) and deploys Cloud. GLPI ships 6 (Open-source (GPL v3), Native dynamic inventory (agent + SNMP), CMDB + asset lifecycle, Software license management), deploying Cloud + self-host.
NinjaOne holds 4.7/5 (~1.6k G2 reviews); GLPI holds 4.5/5 (~40 Capterra reviews). On our data-weighted score, NinjaOne edges ahead (8.5 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 NinjaOne alternatives or GLPI alternatives.
