Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
GLPI vs 
ScalePad GLPI vs ScalePad: on our data-weighted scoring, GLPI edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.9/10). 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; ScalePad starts at Free tier available and is best for MSPs wanting asset lifecycle + warranty + QBR reporting. Choose GLPI for the stronger overall track record; consider ScalePad 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 | ScalePad |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Adoption | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| GLPI | ScalePad | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | flat | quote |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + free trial | Free tier |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams and MSPs wanting free, open-source ITAM + ITSM they can self-host with unlimited assets | MSPs wanting asset lifecycle + warranty + QBR reporting |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | Cloud |
| G2 rating | — | 4.6/5 (100) |
| Capterra rating | 4.5/5 (40) | — |
| Our score | 8.1 | 7.9 |
You need budget-conscious teams and msps wanting free, open-source itam + itsm they can self-host with unlimited assets.
You need msps wanting asset lifecycle + warranty + qbr reporting.
GLPI bills on a flat model from Free tier available (free tier available), while ScalePad uses a quote 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.
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. ScalePad ships 5 (Asset lifecycle mgmt, Warranty tracking, Hardware/software insights, Client reports (QBR)), deploying Cloud.
GLPI holds 4.5/5 (~40 Capterra reviews); ScalePad holds 4.6/5 (~100 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, GLPI edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.9/10). Pick ScalePad instead when msps wanting asset lifecycle + warranty + qbr reporting. See GLPI alternatives or ScalePad alternatives.
