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EMCO Network Inventory vs ManageEngine AssetExplorer
Both stand on it asset discovery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
EMCO Network Inventory combines agentless remote scanning with centralized inventory and configurable reports. Compare the two perpetual licenses by their audit and reporting scope, and account for the trial’s PC limit and watermarks.
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Free plan Self-hosted
Visit ManageEngine AssetExplorer The facts
| EMCO Network Inventory | ManageEngine AssetExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Edition — 25 Nodes: $149, paid once | On-premises 250 assets: $955 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 13 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | emcosoftware.com | manageengine.com |
| On it asset discovery software | #18 of 26 | #14 of 26 |
EMCO Network Inventory: what it does well
- Scans remote PCs without client modules or logon scripts
- Central database supports network-wide review
- Reports can be customized or designed from scratch
- Free email technical support comes with every license
What to know first
- No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days
- Trial covers up to 25 PCs and watermarks reports
- Major upgrades are paid
- Windows platform only
ManageEngine AssetExplorer: what it does well
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