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IBM License Metric Tool vs Labs64 NetLicensing
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.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
The tool combines IBM software discovery with license measurement and sub-capacity audit reporting. Installation depends on the database requirements for the chosen operating system, and sub-capacity users have defined setup and audit-retention obligations.
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NetLicensing combines license management, integrations, and offline validation, with both cloud and self-hosted options. Its free Community plan has product and customer limits; paid plans are billed annually.
Visit Labs64 NetLicensingThe facts
| IBM License Metric Tool | Labs64 NetLicensing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: €80 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibm.com | netlicensing.io |
| On software asset management software | #1 of 25 | #3 of 25 |
IBM License Metric Tool: what it does well
- Measures license needs in full- and sub-capacity environments.
- Provides sub-capacity audit reports and threshold alerts.
- Offers Lite, Ansible, and BigFix installation modes.
- Includes a REST API for external systems.
What to know first
- Customers supply hardware and installation services.
- Linux installation requires DB2.
- Windows installation requires a customer-provided SQL Server instance.
- Audit snapshots must be retained for at least two years.
Labs64 NetLicensing: what it does well
- Automates license delivery and activation
- REST API connects licensing with business systems
- Local license validation can work offline
- Free Community plan includes 100 licenses
- Cloud and enterprise self-hosted options
What to know first
- Basic is €80.00 per month billed annually
- Premium is €280.00 per month billed annually
- Community plan is limited to one active product
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