FlexNet Manager vs Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management comparison

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We performed a comparison between FlexNet Manager and Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The best thing about FlexNet Manager for my clients is its strong grip on managing licenses and ensuring they stick to their contracts.""I like the way it does its compliance. I like its discovery, and I like the fact that it keeps separate hardware and assets and provides easy accessibility to raw data.""So the solution has a really great licensing module, and they're constantly keeping up with the newest trends.""It is a stable solution."

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"The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required.""There is room for improvement in the purchasing module. There are things I would change in that. Also, the automation components, like having the contracts, scheduling, and notifications embedded into the application, which they've been promising to do since 2014.""One area that could use improvement is the deployment of Flexera agents.""They could improve their reporting. I'd particularly like them to allow you to schedule it."

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"The product’s stability needs improvement."

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  • "It was certainly on a par with the price we were paying for Snow License Manager. It wasn't overly expensive."
  • "I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Based on the enterprise-level packages that my company purchases, I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment. ServiceNow is better if… more »
    Top Answer:The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required. FlexNet Manager's connectors are not that good, especially when compared to what Flexera provides… more »
    Top Answer:During my tenure from 2018 to 2022 with Intel, my primary client was a global network with a significant presence in Europe, particularly Germany. I provided services using Flexera's FlexNet Manager… more »
    Ranking
    12th
    out of 48 in IT Asset Management
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    418
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    Average Words per Review
    530
    Rating
    8.0
    19th
    out of 48 in IT Asset Management
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    134
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    1
    Average Words per Review
    169
    Rating
    7.0
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    Also Known As
    FlexNet Manager Suite, FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises
    Novell IT Asset Management
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    Overview

    Flexera manages and optimizes enterprise software regardless of location, from the desktop to the datacenter to the cloud. We give mid-size enterprises a growth path and a roadmap for success.

    Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management integrates inventory, software usage, and license reconciliation to get the most accurate view of software installations and license compliance available. The combination of hardware, software, and purchasing data enables you to get a complete view of your IT assets. This ensures license compliance and eliminates software overspending.
    Sample Customers
    Foray Technologies, BMC
    Sesame, Catharina Ziekenhuis, Kent and Medway Health Informatics Service, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Schuco International KG, Spring Independent School District, Tropitone Furniture
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Media Company7%
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    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise74%
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    FlexNet Manager is ranked 12th in IT Asset Management with 5 reviews while Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management is ranked 19th in IT Asset Management with 1 review. FlexNet Manager is rated 8.2, while Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of FlexNet Manager writes "Suitable for those with dedicated budgets and an interest in exploring advanced functionalities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management writes "Has an easy initial setup process, but its stability needs improvement ". FlexNet Manager is most compared with ServiceNow and X-Formation LM-X License Manager, whereas Micro Focus ZENworks Asset Management is most compared with ServiceNow.

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