ManageEngine (Zoho)

ManageEngine AssetExplorer

7.8/10 MSP Compared score 4.3★ · 12 reviews G2
From $115/mo (250 assets, cloud)
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Starting price
$115/mo (250 assets, cloud)
Free trial
Free tier + 30 days
Deployment
Cloud + on-prem
Best for
Budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem

ManageEngine AssetExplorer from ManageEngine (Zoho) is a it asset management tool — from $115/mo (250 assets, cloud), rated 4.3/5 (~12 G2 reviews). Best for budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem.

How ManageEngine AssetExplorer scores

Six criteria, each 0–10 on the same scale from review data, public pricing and feature coverage. Methodology →

Editorial 7.8
User reviews 8.6
Adoption 2.9
Affordability 9.5
Feature breadth 6.0
Ease of trial 10.0

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ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs the field

How ManageEngine AssetExplorer compares to leading alternatives
ManageEngine AssetExplorerLansweeperDevice42
Starting price $115/mo (250 assets, cloud) $239/mo (2,000 assets, billed annually) Custom quote
Pricing model flat flat quote
Free trial / tier Free tier + 30 days Free tier + 14 days Free trial
Best for Budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem IT teams wanting deep agentless network discovery and a complete hardware/software inventory Teams needing deep agentless discovery, dependency mapping, and a serious CMDB across hybrid/on-prem and cloud
Deployment Cloud + on-prem Cloud + on-prem Cloud + on-prem
G2 rating 4.3/5 (12) 4.4/5 (67) 4.7/5 (50)
Capterra rating 4.5/5 (75)
Our score 7.8 8.2 8.1

Pros

  • Competitive entry price
  • Strong within ManageEngine ecosystem
  • Free edition for small environments

Cons

  • No built-in patch management
  • Reporting customization is complex
  • Best value only inside the ManageEngine stack

Key ManageEngine AssetExplorer features

  • Agent + agentless + SNMP discovery
  • CMDB + software license management
  • Purchase order + contract management
  • Asset lifecycle tracking
  • Software asset management
  • Native ManageEngine suite integration

ManageEngine AssetExplorer at a glance

ManageEngine AssetExplorer from ManageEngine (Zoho) is a it asset management tool — from $115/mo (250 assets, cloud), rated 4.3/5 (~12 G2 reviews). Best for budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem.

More on ManageEngine AssetExplorer

ManageEngine AssetExplorer from ManageEngine (Zoho) is a it asset management platform deploying Cloud + on-prem. It is built for budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the manageengine ecosystem. It holds 4.3/5 (~12 G2 reviews) and starts at $115/mo (250 assets, cloud) on a flat model.

Key capabilities: Agent + agentless + SNMP discovery, CMDB + software license management, Purchase order + contract management, Asset lifecycle tracking, Software asset management, Native ManageEngine suite integration.

Go deeper: pricing breakdown, full review, and the best ManageEngine AssetExplorer alternatives (top picks: Lansweeper, Device42, NinjaOne).

Frequently asked questions

How much does ManageEngine AssetExplorer cost?
ManageEngine AssetExplorer starts at $115/mo (250 assets, cloud). It's priced flat. See the pricing page for every plan and limit.
Does ManageEngine AssetExplorer have a free trial or free version?
Yes — ManageEngine AssetExplorer has a free tier plus a 30 days free trial.
How is ManageEngine AssetExplorer deployed?
ManageEngine AssetExplorer is available as Cloud + on-prem.
Who is ManageEngine AssetExplorer best for?
ManageEngine AssetExplorer is best for Budget-conscious mid-size teams already in the ManageEngine ecosystem.
Is ManageEngine AssetExplorer any good?
ManageEngine AssetExplorer holds 4.3/5 across 12 reviews and scores 7.8/10 on our data-weighted ranking.
What are the best ManageEngine AssetExplorer alternatives?
Top alternatives include Lansweeper, Device42, NinjaOne. See the full alternatives list for pricing and scores.

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Data as of June 1, 2026. Sources: manageengine.com, g2.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.