ManageEngine Asset Explorer
IT asset management software
Software asset management (SAM) tools
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$955 per year
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What is ManageEngine Asset Explorer
ManageEngine AssetExplorer is an IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM) tool used to inventory, track, and manage hardware and software assets across an organization. It supports discovery of devices and installed software, lifecycle tracking, and license compliance workflows for IT teams. The product is commonly deployed by mid-sized organizations that want an on-premises or self-hosted approach within the broader ManageEngine IT management suite.
Broad discovery and inventory
AssetExplorer supports automated discovery to build a centralized inventory of endpoints and network-connected assets. It tracks hardware configuration details and installed software to support ITAM and SAM reporting. This reduces reliance on manual spreadsheets and helps maintain a current asset register.
License compliance and SAM features
The product includes software license tracking and reconciliation against discovered installations. It supports compliance-oriented reporting to identify over-deployment and unused licenses. These capabilities align with SAM use cases where organizations need audit readiness and cost control.
Integrates within ManageEngine ecosystem
AssetExplorer is designed to integrate with other ManageEngine IT operations products, which can streamline workflows when used together. This can reduce duplicate data entry across related IT management processes. Organizations already standardized on ManageEngine tools typically benefit from shared administration patterns and integrations.
UI and reporting complexity
Some teams find that building tailored reports and dashboards requires time to learn the product’s data model and reporting options. Navigation can feel dense as asset, contract, purchase, and license modules overlap. This can slow initial rollout for organizations without dedicated ITAM ownership.
SAM depth varies by publisher
License compliance accuracy depends on the quality of discovery data and the availability of reliable license normalization and recognition for specific software titles. Complex licensing models (for example, metrics beyond per-device/per-user) may require additional configuration and manual validation. Organizations with heavy enterprise licensing requirements may need supplementary processes.
Deployment and maintenance overhead
Self-hosted deployments require ongoing server administration, upgrades, backups, and monitoring. Asset discovery often depends on credentials, network access, and agent or scan configuration that can be sensitive to environmental changes. This can be more operationally demanding than fully managed SaaS-only tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan (IT assets) | Price (Cloud) | Price (Billed annually) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | $115 per month / $1,245 per year (Cloud) | US$955 per year (billed annually) | 30-day fully functional trial (up to 250 assets). After trial expires, downgraded to Free Edition (25 assets). |
| 500 | $225 per month / $2,345 per year (Cloud) | US$1,795 per year (billed annually) | -- |
| 1,000 | $360 per month / $3,895 per year (Cloud) | US$2,995 per year (billed annually) | -- |
| 1,500 | $515 per month / $5,545 per year (Cloud) | US$4,195 per year (billed annually) | -- |
| 2,000 | $580 per month / $6,245 per year (Cloud) | US$4,795 per year (billed annually) | -- |
| 3,000 | $865 per month / $9,345 per year (Cloud) | US$7,185 per year (billed annually) | -- |
| 5,000 | $1,155 per month / $12,445 per year (Cloud) | US$9,595 per year (billed annually) | -- |
| 10,000 | $1,545 per month / $16,695 per year (Cloud) | US$11,995 per year (billed annually) | Additional 1,000 IT assets (only for 10,000 pack): US$1,195 |
Available Add-ons:
- Remote control: US$315 / concurrent session / year
- UEM Remote Access Plus: tiers (25 computers & 5 users — $95; 50 — $195; 100 — $295; 250 — $595; 500 — $995; 750 — $1,495; 1,000 — $1,695; 2,000 — $2,945; 3,000 — $3,895; 5,000 — $5,595; 10,000 — $9,245)
Notes: Prices shown on ManageEngine's official AssetExplorer pricing page include both Cloud (monthly/yearly) and a separate "billed annually" table (annual subscription / on-premises billing). Free Edition (perpetual) is available for up to 25 IT assets; a 30-day fully functional trial (up to 250 assets) is available for evaluation. All information sourced from ManageEngine's official AssetExplorer pages.
Seller details
Zoho Corporation
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
1996
Private
https://www.zoho.com/
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