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SimpleAMS vs Starkive Manifest
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.
Paid Web
SimpleAMS brings inventory, licensing, and contract records into one web-based system with plan limits tied to asset counts. Its lack of barcode scanning and paid-only model should be considered before choosing it.
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Starkive Manifest offers detailed asset records, compliance reporting, and integrations for Apple-based workflows. Choose between Local and Cloud plans according to asset limits, deployment needs, and encryption requirements.
Visit Starkive ManifestThe facts
| SimpleAMS | Starkive Manifest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Starkive Local — up to 500 assets: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 22 |
| Maker | SimpleAMS | Not published |
| Website | simpleams.co.uk | starkive.app |
| On it asset management software | #89 of 112 | #93 of 112 |
SimpleAMS: what it does well
- Tracks hardware, software licenses, and contracts
- QR labels and phone scanning
- Dedicated database per customer workspace
- EU-hosted application and databases
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
What to know first
- No free plan or separate free trial
- Barcode scanning is not supported
- Asset limits block new additions until changed
- Snipe-IT custom fields do not migrate
Starkive Manifest: what it does well
- Tracks devices, contracts, leases, licences, and warranties
- Offline-capable iPhone register
- Network discovery, QR labels, and CSV tools
- Compliance mapping and evidence reports
- Local and Cloud deployment choices
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Mac requires macOS 14.4 or later
- iPhone requires iOS 18 or later
- Does not scan installed software
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