Best IT Asset Management Software · 2026
Lansweeper vs 
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Lansweeper vs ManageEngine AssetExplorer: on our data-weighted scoring, Lansweeper edges ahead (8.2 vs 7.8/10). 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; ManageEngine AssetExplorer starts at $115/mo (250 assets, cloud) and is best for budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the manageengine ecosystem. Choose Lansweeper 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 | Lansweeper | ManageEngine AssetExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Adoption | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Lansweeper | ManageEngine AssetExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $239/mo (2,000 assets, billed annually) | $115/mo (250 assets, cloud) |
| Pricing model | flat | flat |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 14 days | Free tier + 30 days |
| Best for | IT teams wanting deep agentless network discovery and a complete hardware/software inventory | Budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem |
| Deployment | Cloud + on-prem | Cloud + on-prem |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (67) | 4.3/5 (12) |
| Capterra rating | 4.5/5 (75) | — |
| Our score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
You need it teams wanting deep agentless network discovery and a complete hardware/software inventory.
You need budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the manageengine ecosystem.
Lansweeper bills on a flat model from $239/mo (2,000 assets, billed annually) (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.
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. ManageEngine AssetExplorer ships 6 (Agent + agentless + SNMP discovery, CMDB + software license management, Purchase order + contract management, Asset lifecycle tracking), deploying Cloud + on-prem.
Lansweeper holds 4.4/5 (~67 G2 reviews); ManageEngine AssetExplorer holds 4.3/5 (~12 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Lansweeper edges ahead (8.2 vs 7.8/10). Pick ManageEngine AssetExplorer instead when budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the manageengine ecosystem. See Lansweeper alternatives or ManageEngine AssetExplorer alternatives.