Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
GLPI vs 
Setyl GLPI vs Setyl: 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; Setyl starts at $300/mo and is best for modern IT/ops teams wanting asset + SaaS license management with onboarding/offboarding and spend tracking. Choose GLPI for the stronger overall track record; consider Setyl 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 | Setyl |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Adoption | 4.3 | 3.0 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 0.6 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 6.0 |
| GLPI | Setyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | $300/mo |
| Pricing model | flat | flat |
| 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 | Modern IT/ops teams wanting asset + SaaS license management with onboarding/offboarding and spend tracking |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | Cloud |
| G2 rating | — | 4.8/5 (13) |
| 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 modern it/ops teams wanting asset + saas license management with onboarding/offboarding and spend tracking.
GLPI bills on a flat model from Free tier available (free tier available), while Setyl uses a flat model from $300/mo (14 days trial). 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. Setyl ships 6 (Asset + software license inventory, Unlimited assets per plan, Onboarding/offboarding workflows, SaaS spend + shadow-IT tracking), deploying Cloud.
GLPI holds 4.5/5 (~40 Capterra reviews); Setyl holds 4.8/5 (~13 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, GLPI edges ahead (8.1 vs 7.9/10). Pick Setyl instead when modern it/ops teams wanting asset + saas license management with onboarding/offboarding and spend tracking. See GLPI alternatives or Setyl alternatives.
