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Best Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools 2026
Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
SAM tools can help organizations track software, licenses, compliance, SaaS use, and managed devices. This list helps buyers compare the capabilities and deployment models that matter when selecting a SAM product.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 LICENSEWARE | It is aimed at SAM managers, IT asset managers, procurement leads, compliance teams, consulting partners, and resellers. | 5.7 | $3.36 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 BelManage | BelManage suits organizations managing mixed operating systems, software licenses, configuration records, and audit requirements. | 5.4 | $10 a year | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Matrix42 Asset Management | The product is suited to organizations managing hardware, software, virtual machines, devices, applications, servers, and contracts across IT environments. | 5.0 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 04 OpenLM Software License Management | 5.0 | $24 a year | Free trial | Web, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted | 3 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 ManageEngine AssetExplorer | 4.9 | $955 a year | Free plan | Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 06 IBM License Metric Tool | It suits organizations managing IBM software licenses across full-capacity and virtualized sub-capacity environments. | 4.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Open iT LicenseAnalyzer | LicenseAnalyzer is aimed primarily at large enterprises and global organizations managing diverse software portfolios, licensing models, and users across locations. | 4.4 | — | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 08 InvGate Asset Management | This service suits organisations that need asset discovery and software license or contract tracking across hybrid environments. | 4.2 | — | — | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 23 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Ivanti Neurons for ITAM | ITAM suits organizations tracking hardware and software assets, costs, contracts, and lifecycle status. | 4.2 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Self-hosted | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Flexera One IT Asset Management | It may suit organizations managing software rights, contracts and hardware across mixed deployment environments. | 4.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 27 Sep 2026 |
The page puts newer releases first and uses figures published by the makers. Nothing is scored.
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BelManage
BelManage suits organizations managing mixed operating systems, software licenses, configuration records, and audit requirements.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record5.4 Visit
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Matrix42 Asset Management
The product is suited to organizations managing hardware, software, virtual machines, devices, applications, servers, and contracts across IT environments.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.0 Visit
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OpenLM Software License Management
WebWindowsLinux+1 Record5.0 Visit
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ManageEngine AssetExplorer
Self-hosted Record4.9 Visit
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IBM License Metric Tool
WebWindowsLinux+2 Free plan Record4.6 Visit It suits organizations managing IBM software licenses across full-capacity and virtualized sub-capacity environments.
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Open iT LicenseAnalyzer
WebWindowsMac+3 — Record4.4 Visit LicenseAnalyzer is aimed primarily at large enterprises and global organizations managing diverse software portfolios, licensing models, and users across locations.
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InvGate Asset Management
AndroidWebWindows+2 — Record4.2 Visit This service suits organisations that need asset discovery and software license or contract tracking across hybrid environments.
9
Ivanti Neurons for ITAM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit ITAM suits organizations tracking hardware and software assets, costs, contracts, and lifecycle status.
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Flexera One IT Asset Management
WebSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit It may suit organizations managing software rights, contracts and hardware across mixed deployment environments.
12
License Dashboard
WebWindowsLinux+1 — Record4.0 Visit It suits organizations seeking tools to manage software licenses, usage, IT expenditure, and compliance.
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AssetSonar
Web — Record3.0 Visit AssetSonar may suit organizations that need to track IT assets, software licenses, and contracts, including teams managing employee departures.
Before you choose
Review no-cost and paid options
Some entries provide a free plan, while others use paid or freemium pricing. Check each product's listed pricing model before planning a rollout.
IBM License Metric Tool is listed with no-cost access; ManageEngine AssetExplorer shows both a free plan and paid access starting at $115 per month; and InvGate Asset Management starts at $1,499 per year.
Check trial terms
A free trial can help you review workflows before committing. Trial details vary by product.
InvGate Asset Management and ManageEngine AssetExplorer list 30-day trials. OpenLM Software License Management shows a 30-day trial and annual pricing beginning at $2 per user each month.
Match the coverage to your estate
Assess license compliance, software discovery, license types, SaaS coverage, and support for managed devices. These criteria indicate whether a product suits the software and hardware you need to track.
Platform coverage also matters. The list includes web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, macOS, and API environments, while Ivanti Neurons for ITAM lists Android, iOS, self-hosted, and web.
Choose a deployment model
Deployment affects how the service connects to your environment. Compare web and self-hosted options, then check whether an API is available for integration.
Keep the deployment choice aligned with your platform requirements and license-management process.
Questions
Are free plans available among these SAM tools?
Yes. IBM License Metric Tool is shown with a free plan, and ManageEngine AssetExplorer also has free access alongside paid plans.
Which tools list a free trial?
InvGate Asset Management and ManageEngine AssetExplorer show 30-day trials. OpenLM Software License Management also shows a trial lasting 30 days.
Which operating systems and deployment environments are supported?
The entries cover web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, macOS, and API environments. Ivanti Neurons for ITAM lists Android, iOS, self-hosted, and web.
Which pricing figures are listed?
InvGate Asset Management starts at $1,499 per year; ManageEngine AssetExplorer shows paid access from $115 per month; and OpenLM lists $2 per user monthly on an annual plan.
Which SAM capabilities should I evaluate?
Evaluate free-plan availability, starting paid prices, license compliance, software discovery, license types, SaaS coverage, managed devices, and deployment.
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