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Best IT Asset Discovery Software in 2026

A clear picture of an IT environment depends on which assets discovery software can identify and where it can look. Compare agentless operation with hardware, software, network, and cloud discovery to focus on the inventory coverage you need. Deployment model and asset limit help clarify how each option is scoped; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context. OCS Inventory NG, LOGINventory, and CloudQuery are among the entries to consider. Use the stated discovery capabilities to weigh which tools align with the assets you need to find and the way you want to deploy them.

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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.

    9.0 Free plan · paid from €19/user/mo · 45-day trial Visit site
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    OCS Inventory NG

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    OCS Inventory NG combines agent-based inventory with agentless discovery, deployment, and integration options. Consider the release status if evaluating the announced 3.0.0-rc2 build.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    CloudQuery

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    CloudQuery provides a flexible route to normalize and query infrastructure data, with self-hosting and custom integration options.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Komiser

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Komiser brings infrastructure inventory, cost comparisons, and hourly alerts into a cloud resource manager that supports multiple accounts.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Flexera One IT Asset Management

    by Flexera One IT Asset Management
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Flexera One IT Asset Management combines license optimization, contract records, hardware tracking, and audit reporting across several deployment environments.

    7.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    IT Asset Tool

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

    IT Asset Tool combines hardware and software inventory with license checks, event collection, and endpoint security monitoring.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Lansweeper

    by Lansweeper
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Lansweeper combines asset discovery, inventory management, vulnerability insights, and lifecycle visibility.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $199/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    LOGINventory

    by LOGINventory
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    LOGINventory combines network discovery with inventory and software asset management editions, while keeping inventory data on the customer's infrastructure.

    7.2 Free edition · from €6.50 per asset/yr (€3.70 at 2,500+ assets) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Google Cloud Asset Inventory

    Free plan APIWeb

    Google Cloud Asset Inventory offers search, exports, and change monitoring for Google Cloud metadata at no charge for the service itself.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Open-AudIT

    by Open-AudIT
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Open-AudIT combines agentless discovery with searchable inventory and configuration-change reporting.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $399/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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    runZero

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    runZero brings multiple discovery methods and asset types into one evolving inventory, with reporting, alerts, and integrations.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $5,000 · 21-day trial Visit site
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    JupiterOne

    Free plan APIWeb

    JupiterOne combines asset discovery, vulnerability prioritization, AI integration mapping, and controls monitoring in one platform.

    7.0 From $25,000/yr Visit site
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    rxInventory

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    rxInventory combines network discovery with manual asset records, custom reporting and license tracking.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from €5 Visit site
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    ManageEngine AssetExplorer

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

    Free trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Choose Alloy Discovery when you need on-premises inventory across computers, network devices, and offsite machines, with agentless local scanning and scheduled discovery options.

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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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    Belarc Advisor

    Free plan Windows
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
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    EMCO Network Inventory

    Free trial Windows

    EMCO Network Inventory combines agentless remote scanning with centralized inventory and configurable reports.

    6.0 30-day trial Visit site
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    Axonius Cyber Assets

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Axonius Cyber Assets if your Security, IT, or GRC team needs a consolidated asset model with ongoing coverage checks and connected actions.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Armis Asset Intelligence Engine

    Paid APIWeb

    Organizations seeking cloud-based asset discovery and behavior-based threat detection within Armis Centrix should consider the engine.

    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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    Total Network Inventory

    by Total Network Inventory
    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Total Network Inventory combines network discovery, software and license tracking, reporting, and change history in an on-premises tool.

    5.7 From $90 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Spot Ocean

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Vector Configuration Manager

    Paid WebWindows

    Choose Vector Configuration Manager if you need on-premises discovery, detailed PC inventory, and software deployment with per-device progress records.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site

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