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Best Configuration Management Database in 2026

Configuration management database (CMDB) tools record IT assets and configuration items, map relationships and services, and support change management. This list is for people comparing those functions before selecting a tool.

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    GLPI

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

    GLPI combines service workflows, helpdesk tickets, and asset records, with cloud and on-premise options. Compare deployment needs, agent minimums, and plan details before selecting an offer.

    9.1 Free plan · paid from €19/user/mo · 45-day trial Visit site
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    iTop

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Choose iTop if you need an open-source ITSM platform with a CMDB, service catalog, and workflow customization.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    i-doit

    by i-doit
    Free trial Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    i-doit brings asset records, mapping, access controls, add-ons, and integration options together for IT documentation.

    7.9 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    CMDBuild

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    CMDBuild offers broad tools for building and operating custom asset-management applications, including workflows, integrations, and scoped permissions.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Jira

    by Jira
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose ServiceDesk Plus if you need an IT help desk with features such as SLA management, a knowledge base, and an employee portal.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $13/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Ralph

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Ralph offers lifecycle tracking and data center visualization without a software license cost. Its self-hosted model and limited support guarantees are important considerations for deployment.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Znuny

    by Znuny
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Znuny provides configurable ticket workflows, automation, and self-service tools, with multiple deployment choices.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    ManageEngine AssetExplorer

    Free plan Self-hosted
    6.8 Free plan · paid from $115/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Alloy Navigator

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose Alloy Navigator if your IT team needs service management workflows, a self-service portal, and integrated asset management with cloud or on-premises deployment options.

    6.6 From $19/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Automic Continuous Delivery Automation

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Device42

    by Device42
    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Device42 when you need self-hosted discovery, asset management, and dependency mapping across data center and cloud environments.

    6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Faddom

    Free trial LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

    Faddom focuses on discovering hybrid infrastructure and mapping server and application dependencies, with passive collection and an option to run offline in the customer environment.

    6.4 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Freshservice

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Freshservice combines service desk, asset, operations, and AI features in one IT management offering. Review the plan-specific API limits and annual pricing when assessing fit.

    6.4 From $19/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    CMW Lab CMDB and Service Inventory

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    CMW Lab CMDB and Service Inventory brings configuration, asset, SLA, and change information into a shared ITSM view.

    6.3 From $349/user/yr Visit site
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    Alemba Service Manager

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Choose Alemba Service Manager if your organization needs configurable service workflows, a broad process scope, and deployment options suited to governed operations.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    CMDB-360

    Free trial LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    Choose CMDB-360 if your MSP or enterprise IT team needs a shared view of cloud and on-premise assets, discovery and service relationships.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Infraon ITSM

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Infraon ITSM covers service desk, asset, change, and self-service workflows with automation and broad integrations.

    6.1 From $19/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SolarWinds Service Desk

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose SolarWinds Service Desk if your organization needs a paid, cloud-based ITSM system combining incidents, assets, CMDB, changes, and AI features.

    6.0 From $39/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    SysAid

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose SysAid if you need IT service workflows combined with asset management, AI assistance and integrations.

    5.9 From $89/mo Visit site
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    TOPdesk

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    TOPdesk brings incident handling, self-service, and asset management together, with plan features that expand at higher tiers.

    5.9 From £51/mo Visit site
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    Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Virima links discovery data, CMDB accuracy, and service mapping for operational context across hybrid infrastructure.

    5.9 From $10,000/yr Visit site
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    IFS Enterprise Service Management

    by IFS Enterprise Service Management
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    IFS ESM connects service requests, workflow automation, and analytics across departments. Organizations considering it should confirm pricing and deployment details with IFS.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    InvGate Asset Management

    Paid WebWindowsMac+2

    InvGate Asset Management combines asset discovery with license, contract, and barcode tracking. Review the stated plan capacities and the differing Pro price details when considering a plan.

    5.7 From $1,499/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Vivantio

    by Vivantio
    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Vivantio brings service management, automation, asset records and self-service into one platform for multiple departments. Its starting price is annual, and there is no free plan.

    5.7 From $49/mo (annual) Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trials, deployment options, discovery, asset limits, relationship and service mapping, change management, and API access. If you need to read or change code, check the licence; also confirm the platform fits your environment.

Questions

Are free CMDB options available?

Yes. CMDBuild has a free plan, and GLPI lists a free plan alongside paid options.

Do CMDB products offer free trials?

Yes. Automic Continuous Delivery Automation and CMDB-360 list free trials. Faddom and Freshservice list 14-day trials, while GLPI lists a 45-day trial.

What is the lowest listed paid price?

Alloy Navigator and Freshservice list plans from $19 per month when billed annually. GLPI lists paid plans from €19 per user per month.

Can I run a CMDB on my own servers?

Yes. Self-hosted deployment is listed as a platform for products in this category. Check the deployment details for the product you are considering.

Which CMDB tools have open-source code?

Open-source code is offered by products in this category. Check the individual product licence to confirm whether it permits the use or changes you need.

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