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SureAsset
SureAsset · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · founded 2009
What it is
SureAsset is a cloud service for asset lifecycle management, hardware and software license tracking, barcode scanning, and employee self-service. Its free plan includes asset lifecycle management, license tracking, API access, and automation. The service also lists private access to real Android and iOS/iPadOS devices for browser testing, with automation support for JUnit, Ranorex, Cucumber, Selenium, TestNG, Maestro, Appium, and Playwright. Device management includes URL allowlisting, remote management, session resets, and app and browser lockdown. Teams can configure devices remotely, apply third-party patches, schedule deployments and reboots, and support offline devices. The listed device-management platforms are Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows; the broader platform list also includes macOS, Linux, web, and iOS. SureAsset is listed as free, with paid options from 2.49 /mo. The maker is identified as SureAsset, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
For and against
For
- Free plan includes API access and automation.
- Tracks hardware and software licenses.
- Offers remote configuration and scheduled deployment.
- Lists automation support for eight named frameworks.
Against
- Device-management platform list is Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows.
- Paid options are listed from 2.49 /mo.
The verdict
SureAsset combines asset tracking with remote device controls and private access to real devices for browser testing. The free plan covers lifecycle and license tracking, while the listed device-management platforms are narrower than the broader platform list.
Who it suits
SureAsset may fit teams that need asset and license tracking alongside device management. Its device testing and automation support may also suit teams working with Android and iOS/iPadOS devices.
Plans and prices
Free
Asset lifecycle management · Hardware and software license tracking · API access and automation
Read 14 Oct 2026 · 42gears.com
On the record
- API
- The product page states that existing systems can connect through access tokens and API usage.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Asset fields
- Documentation lists asset tags, serial numbers, companies, models, statuses, locations, suppliers, warranties, order numbers, purchase dates, costs, and end-of-life dates.docs.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Availability limitation
- The EULA provides the service as-is and as-available and disclaims guarantees of uninterrupted, error-free, secure, accurate, or complete operation.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Barcode scanning
- Yes42gears.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Cloud access
- The product is accessed through a browser and does not require customers to host it.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- LinkedIn states that 42Gears was founded in 2009.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in Milpitas, California.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- Crunchbase lists the legal entity as 42Gears Mobility Systems Pvt Ltd.crunchbase.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company reach
- LinkedIn says 42Gears serves more than 23,000 customers across over 170 countries.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists 201–500 employees, while Crunchbase lists 101–250.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Dashboard
- An automatically generated dashboard provides real-time overviews of assets and licenses.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Data protection statement
- The EULA says 42Gears uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures but does not guarantee complete security.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- cloud42gears.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Developer resources
- A 2021 42Gears announcement says its developer portal provides API documentation, SDKs, libraries, and sample code for SureMDM extensions and integrations; the announcement does not identify SureAsset-specific SDKs.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Directory integrations
- Users can be imported from LDAP and Azure Active Directory.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Documentation scope
- The help documentation covers registration, dashboards, profiles, system configuration, asset management, licenses, accessories, consumables, components, users, reports, imports, and account settings.docs.42gears.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Employee self-service
- Yes42gears.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Founders
- Crunchbase identifies Onkar Singh and Prakash Gupta as founders.crunchbase.com · read 14 Oct 2026
The review
SureAsset is a cloud service for asset and license tracking, mobile-device management, and private access to real devices for browser testing. It best suits organizations combining IT asset work with mobile operations or app testing. Its free asset-management plan is a strong entry point, but its management tools span a narrower set of platforms.
Overview
SureAsset brings several distinct jobs into one service: tracking hardware and software through their lifecycle, managing devices remotely, and accessing real Android and iOS/iPadOS devices for browser testing. That breadth can appeal to teams that would otherwise coordinate asset records, device controls, and mobile testing separately. It does not make those workflows interchangeable, however, and teams focused on only one may prefer a more specialized product.
Key features
Asset and license tracking
The free plan includes asset lifecycle management, hardware and software license tracking, API access, and automation. Barcode scanning and employee self-service are also supported. Together, these features give organizations a useful base for maintaining asset records and connecting asset processes to other systems, without an upfront plan charge. No device or seat cap is provided for the free plan.
Remote device controls
Administrators can remotely configure devices, schedule deployments and reboots, and manage supported devices when offline. App and browser lockdown, URL allowlisting, and session resets offer practical controls for shared or restricted-use devices. Third-party patching adds software maintenance to the management mix. The trade-off is platform breadth: the device-management platforms are Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows, not every platform named for the service overall.
Private device testing
SureAsset provides private access to real Android and iOS/iPadOS devices for browser testing. Support for JUnit, Ranorex, Cucumber, Selenium, TestNG, Maestro, Appium, and Playwright gives teams several ways to integrate testing into their chosen automation workflows. This is a meaningful addition for mobile QA teams, but the stated device-testing OS coverage is mobile rather than desktop.
Pricing
The Free plan costs nothing and includes asset lifecycle management, hardware and software license tracking, API access, and automation. It is the clearest fit for organizations that need core asset and license tracking without a paid commitment. Barcode scanning and employee self-service are supported, but the Free plan description does not say whether they are included. It also gives no seat or asset quota, so organizations with defined capacity needs should confirm fit before relying on it.
Paid plans start at 2.49 /mo. That entry price may suit teams seeking capabilities beyond the free asset-management base, but no billing term, seat or device allowance, trial length, or renewal condition accompanies it. Confirm those terms and the included management features before budgeting around the starting figure.
Platforms
The service overall spans Android, iOS, macOS, Linux, the web, and Windows. Device management supports Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows, while private real-device testing covers Android and iOS/iPadOS. The distinction matters: a platform supported by the broader service is not necessarily a supported target for remote management or testing.
Who it's for
SureAsset is a good candidate for IT teams that need an asset and software-license register alongside mobile-device controls, especially when app testing on real phones or tablets is also part of their work. The free asset plan lowers the barrier to adopting those tracking workflows. Teams that need management across macOS or Linux devices, or that need firm paid-plan capacity and billing terms upfront, should compare other options.
Pros and cons
- Pro: The free plan includes lifecycle tracking, hardware and software license tracking, API access, and automation, making it useful beyond a basic inventory list.
- Pro: Remote lockdown, allowlisting, scheduled deployment, session reset, and offline support give administrators a broad set of operational controls.
- Pro: Private access to real mobile devices plus support for eight named test automation frameworks can serve teams that manage devices and test apps.
- Con: Device management covers Android, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows, narrower than the overall platform range.
- Con: The Free plan description gives no seat or asset cap, and the paid starting price has no accompanying billing or capacity terms.
Alternatives
For a focused kiosk-browser choice, compare Kiosker, which has a free plan and a 7-day free trial; its monthly plan is $6.99 a month and its yearly plan is $24.99 a year. Hexnode Kiosk Browser is another option when a paid kiosk browser is the priority: it has a free trial and Android, iOS, and Windows support, with Pro at $2.20 a month and Enterprise at $3.20 a month, each billed starting with 15 devices.
Kiosk Pro is an iOS-only paid alternative with a free trial; its Kiosk Pro Lite plan is $5 a month per device, while Kiosk Pro Basic is $24.99 per device as a one-time purchase. KioWare is a paid, trial-available option for Android, Linux, and Windows, with a self-hosted platform also listed and a Starter plan billed per device annually. SiteKiosk is a paid, trial-available choice spanning Android, Windows, web, and self-hosted platforms; its Annual Maintenance Renewal for SK Classic for Windows costs $100 a year per device.
Fully Kiosk Browser is a paid, trial-available Android option with web and API platforms; Kiosk Browser is another paid, trial-available Android choice with web and API platforms, and its Remote Management plan is $1.60 a month. For category-level comparisons, browse Kiosk Browsers, Kiosk Management Software, Patch Management Software, Device Farm Software, Unified Endpoint Management Software, and Mobile Device Management Software. KioskFrame is a freemium iOS alternative.
Verdict
Choose SureAsset if you want asset and license tracking with mobile-device controls and private access to real devices for testing, especially if the free plan covers your tracking needs. Look elsewhere if you need broader device-management platform coverage or cannot proceed without confirmed paid-plan quotas and billing terms.