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We performed a comparison between ManageEngine AssetExplorer and System Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Asset Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs. System Center Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The function of AssetExplorer meets the expectation from acquisitions and the decommissioning of assets. Everything has been covered by this solution that needs to be.""It assists us in tracking software details, including software replacements, licensing information, and software renewal."

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"Everything, from patches to deployments, can be done remotely.""The most valuable feature of System Center is remote deployment.""The most valuable feature of the System Center is the easy management of everything.""System Center is easy to configure.""System Center helps us manage everything in the company."

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Cons
"ManageEngine AssetExplorer has a lot to improve. However, the vendor of this solution has many solutions that are made for certain use cases.""It would be beneficial if the software could retain the original asset while updating the information for the new product."

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"SCCM is expensive for me personally.""The security of the System Center can be enhanced.""The integration could improve in the future. Additionally, a single reporting feature for databases would be useful.""The way the backups can be done could be easier.""System Center should make its interface and console easy to understand and operate."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "ManageEngine AssetExplorer is priced well compared to other solutions and the pricing is available online and you can easily see the upfront cost. They have different editions and a very straightforward licensing scheme. Other solutions are typically based on proposals or quotations, sometimes two sets of customers may have different proposals."
  • "It offers a reasonable pricing structure for its annual licensing model."
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  • "I rate the price System Center a six out of ten."
  • "The licensing fee is yearly."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It assists us in tracking software details, including software replacements, licensing information, and software renewal.
    Top Answer:It offers a reasonable pricing structure for its annual licensing model. I would rate it five out of ten.
    Top Answer:There are some required features are missing in the current program, which necessitates exporting data to Excel and making modifications manually. Reporting and discovery processes have been somewhat… more »
    Top Answer:System Center helps us manage everything in the company.
    Top Answer:SCCM is expensive for me personally. However, I don't think it's unreasonable for a company.
    Top Answer:I don't have administrator access, so I can't fully explore all the features, and it's hard for me to say what needs to be improved at this time.
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    8.3
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    AssetExplorer
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    Overview

    ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a web-based IT Asset Management (ITAM) software that helps you monitor and manage assets in your network from Planning phase to Disposal phase. AssetExplorer provides you with a number of ways to ensure discovery of all the assets in your network. You can manage software & hardware assets, ensure software license compliance and track purchase orders & contracts.

    Integrated management platform that helps you efficiently manage your data centers, client devices, and hybrid cloud IT environments.
    Sample Customers
    Gerab National Enterprise
    PKP Energetyka S.A., Florida Atlantic University, Bank Alfalah Ltd., Dimension Data, Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Wªrth Handelsges.m.b.H
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs. System Center
    May 2024
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    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ManageEngine AssetExplorer is ranked 2nd in Software Asset Management with 2 reviews while System Center is ranked 1st in Software Asset Management with 6 reviews. ManageEngine AssetExplorer is rated 8.6, while System Center is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of ManageEngine AssetExplorer writes "A reliable and scalable IT asset management solution ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of System Center writes "Great for remote support, is very stable, and allows companies to cut costs". ManageEngine AssetExplorer is most compared with , whereas System Center is most compared with . See our ManageEngine AssetExplorer vs. System Center report.

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