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Block 64 vs License Patrol Server
Both stand on software asset management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Block 64 if a lean IT team needs SaaS discovery, usage visibility, and subscription cost and renewal tracking. The 14-day trial offers a way to evaluate it, while the paid plans start at $349 a month billed annually. Teams needing more than 500 devices or one collector must consider a higher plan.
Visit Block 64License Patrol Server combines usage reporting with controls for concurrent licenses and selected applications. A full-product 30-day trial is available, and the listed 0–100 client plans have one-time prices ranging from 500.00 USD to 725.00 USD.
Visit License Patrol ServerThe facts
| Block 64 | License Patrol Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $4,188 a year | Academic/Non-profit - Basic Plans (0-100 clients): $500, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Block 64 | Not published |
| Website | block64.com | veralab.com |
| On software asset management software | #7 of 25 | #11 of 25 |
Block 64: what it does well
- Continuously updates a normalized SaaS inventory.
- Identifies overlapping apps, inactive users, and unused subscriptions.
- Tracks application usage and subscription ownership by team.
- Offers read-only integrations and encryption in transit and at rest.
- Includes license reclamation and renewal tracking.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Starter is limited to 500 devices and one collector.
- Pro costs $749 a month, billed annually.
License Patrol Server: what it does well
- Reports software use, users, and product demand.
- Administrators can set concurrent-user limits.
- Selected software can be blocked.
- Full product has a free 30-day trial.
- LDAP authentication is described in the administrator guide.
What to know first
- Windows installation requires ports 8080 and 8443.
- Deployment is on-premises.
- Displayed license prices cover client counts only through 801–1000.
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