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Best Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools in 2026

Software Asset Management (SAM) tools can support software discovery, managed-device tracking, and license-compliance review. The category includes services for web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, macOS, and API environments.

  1. 1

    IBM License Metric Tool

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    The tool combines IBM software discovery with license measurement and sub-capacity audit reporting.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    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.

    7.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    LICENSEWARE

    by LICENSEWARE
    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    LICENSEWARE combines software asset functions with vendor-focused analysis and a broad list of data sources.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $1 Visit site
  4. 4

    ManageEngine AssetExplorer

    Free plan Self-hosted
    6.8 Free plan · paid from $115/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    BelManage

    by BelManage
    Free trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Choose BelManage if you need asset and configuration management with license optimization, security monitoring, and a choice of hosting models.

    6.5 From $10 Visit site
  6. 6

    Matrix42 Asset Management

    by Matrix42 Asset Management
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Choose Matrix42 Asset Management if your organization needs asset discovery, lifecycle records, and contract oversight across a hybrid environment.

    6.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Open iT LicenseAnalyzer

    by Open iT LicenseAnalyzer
    Free trial APILinuxMac+3
    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    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.

    5.9 From $1,499/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    OpenLM Software License Management

    Free trial LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

    OpenLM combines usage reporting with license tracking across several license types and deployment models.

    5.9 From $2/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Ivanti Neurons for ITAM

    Paid AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1

    Consider Ivanti Neurons for ITAM if you need lifecycle tracking, asset discovery, contract management, and repository integration with service management.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    AssetSonar

    by AssetSonar
    Paid Web

    Choose AssetSonar if your team needs web-based asset, license, and contract tracking, with workflows for approvals and employee departures.

    5.7 15-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    License Dashboard

    by License Dashboard
    Paid APILinuxWeb+1

    License Dashboard combines license management, asset discovery, cloud usage monitoring and reporting in a hybrid suite.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    Xensam

    by Xensam
    Paid APILinuxMac+2

    Choose Xensam if you need software asset management across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments, with daily discovery and a broad integration platform.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    OpenText Asset Management

    Paid Self-hostedWeb

    Consider OpenText Asset Management if your organization needs centralized control of IT hardware, software licenses, procurement, contracts, and related financials.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site

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Review free-plan availability, trial length, paid entry prices, license types, SaaS coverage, deployment choices, and compliance capabilities. Before reading or modifying code, review the licence terms for the product you select.

Questions

Are free plans available for SAM tools?

Tools on this list offer free plans. IBM License Metric Tool and ManageEngine AssetExplorer show free plans, and AssetExplorer also shows paid plans.

Which products include a trial period?

InvGate Asset Management, ManageEngine AssetExplorer, and OpenLM Software License Management each show 30-day trials.

Which platforms are supported?

The listed platform options are web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, macOS, and API. Ivanti Neurons for ITAM additionally lists Android and iOS.

Which prices should I compare?

Compare free-plan conditions, trial duration, and starting paid prices. Examples shown are $115 per month for AssetExplorer, $1,499 per year for InvGate, and $2 per user per month for OpenLM.

Can I inspect the source code?

Check the licence for the specific tool. The list includes products with different licensing and pricing arrangements.

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