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GLPI vs xAssets ITAM

Both stand on it asset management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

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.

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xAssets ITAM combines asset lifecycle management with discovery, integrations and data exchange. Its free instance has clear user, endpoint and feature limits, while the listed additional-user Express price is $60 a month.

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The facts

	GLPI	xAssets ITAM
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Public Cloud: €19 per user a month	See the plans
Plans published	13	4
Maker	Not published	xAssets ITAM
Website	glpi-project.org	xassets.com
On it asset management software	#1 of 112	#5 of 112

GLPI: what it does well

Tracks a broad range of IT assets.
Includes problem and change management workflows.
Self-service interface is free for end users.
On-premise use has no user or technician limit.

What to know first

Private Cloud requires at least 25 billed agents.
Public Cloud lists 5 GB disk space.
Public Cloud lists 97% annual availability.
On-premise use may require an IT team.

xAssets ITAM: what it does well

Discovers devices with an agent or agentless methods.
Connectors include SCCM, Intune, JAMF and cloud services.
API supports data import, cleanup and multiple export formats.
Free instance includes 100 endpoints and up to 1,000 assets.

What to know first

Free instance is limited to one user.
Free instance excludes procurement, contracts and barcoding.
Intune and SCCM are excluded from the free instance.
Additional Express Edition users cost $60 a month.

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