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ManageEngine

ManageEngine AssetExplorer

Composite Score

8.0 /10

CX Score

8.3 /10

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What is ManageEngine AssetExplorer?

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 - the whole nine yards! AssetExplorer is very easy to install and works right out of the box.

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Awards & Recognition

ManageEngine AssetExplorer won the following awards in the Software Asset Management category

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5 Top Rated Capabilities

10 Top Rated Features

2025

11 Top Rated Capabilities

13 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2023

11 Top Rated Capabilities

13 Top Rated Features

2023

ManageEngine AssetExplorer Ratings

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86 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love ManageEngine AssetExplorer?

7% Negative

0% Neutral

93% Positive

Pros

Altruistic
Fair
Includes Product Enhancements
Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Software Inventory Management

Integrated Discovery

End to End Lifecycle Management

Audit Scheduling and Management

Analytics and Reporting

Decentralized Management

Contract Management

License Compliance Tracking

Data Center Analytics

Integration with IT Systems

Software Recognition Library

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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IT Asset Management - Midmarket

Score 6.9

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ManageEngine AssetExplorer Reviews

Rafi C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Healthcare
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

a robust and user-friendly IT management software

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates ManageEngine AssetExplorer from other similar products?

easy-to-use, ITIL-compliant, end-to-end asset lifecycle management solution with automated discovery, robust license management, and seamless integration capabilities

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

User friendliness

What do you dislike most about this product?

Price is a bit high

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend ManageEngine AssetExplorer to anyone seeking a comprehensive, user-friendly IT asset management tool that delivers strong automation, compliance features, and seamless integration at a competitive price

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Acts with Integrity
Includes Product Enhancements
Performance Enhancing

Cons

Less Reliable
Under Delivered
Inhibits Innovation

Ajay K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

It's very good product and useful for assets mgmt.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ManageEngine AssetExplorer from other similar products?

ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a user-friendly, scalable IT asset management tool with automated asset discovery, detailed software license tracking, and powerful reporting. It integrates seamlessly with other ITSM tools, follows ITIL best practices, and offers mobile access for on-the-go management. AssetExplorer helps businesses ensure compliance, reduce costs, and manage assets efficiently, making it a cost-effective and comprehensive solution for organizations of all sizes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of ManageEngine AssetExplorer is its user-friendly interface. It makes managing IT assets easy, even for those without a deep technical background. The simplicity of navigating through asset details, tracking software licenses, and generating reports without feeling overwhelmed is a big plus. It strikes a perfect balance between powerful features and ease of use, which is often hard to find in asset management tools.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One potential downside of ManageEngine AssetExplorer is that while it offers robust features, some users might find the setup process a bit time-consuming, especially when integrating with other systems or customizing reports. Additionally, while it provides mobile access, the mobile app's functionality can be somewhat limited compared to the full desktop version. For teams looking for advanced, highly customizable workflows, these aspects could be a bit frustrating. However, for most businesses, these are relatively minor drawbacks compared to the overall value it offers.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're considering ManageEngine AssetExplorer, I recommend starting with the free trial to get familiar with its features. Focus on automating asset discovery and software license tracking to save time. Customize the system to fit your workflows and train your team on key functions for better adoption. The integration process is smooth, but plan time for setup if you're connecting it to other tools. Overall, it’s a powerful, user-friendly solution for managing IT assets efficiently.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Biotechnology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Great product from a great company!

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

Pros

Trustworthy
Inspires Innovation
Caring
Respectful

ManageEngine AssetExplorer

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

ManageEngine AssetExplorer Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love ManageEngine AssetExplorer?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Software Inventory Management Detailed inventory cataloging of all software installations across devices to track exactly how many used and unused licenses are available for each application

Integrated Discovery Ability to accurately discover assets, possibly map dependencies, discover remote users, and gain access to usage data on workstations.

End to End Lifecycle Management Solution provides logical workflows and templates for managing the entire software lifecycle from procurement through to retirement.

Audit Scheduling and Management The solution automates and schedules routine internal software compliance audits to verify compliance with license agreements and identify non-compliance issues

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Decentralized Management Manage licenses across a geographically dispersed environment, including remote users, but with ability to centrally view and manage contracts.

Contract Management Allocate software to contracts, store all contracts in a central repository, and manage contracts with alerts for upcoming renewals, payments, and expirations.

License Compliance Tracking Monitors license compliance for installed and purchased software, tracks renewal and expiration dates, and sends alerts for potential non-compliance issues.

Data Center Analytics Information regarding capacity and challenges unique to datacenters, such as workload modelling, virtual licensing, and mapping virtual instances to hosts.

Integration with IT Systems Integrate with Active Directory, existing inventory tools, other ITSM vendors, and third-party procurement systems.

Software Recognition Library Includes built-in software library to enhance recognition of installed packages.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

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IT Asset Management - Midmarket

ManageEngine AssetExplorer Reviews

Rafi C.

a robust and user-friendly IT management software

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Ajay K.

It's very good product and useful for assets mgmt.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Great product from a great company!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

1
Since last award

Feature Ratings

Software Inventory Management

Integrated Discovery

End to End Lifecycle Management

Audit Scheduling and Management

Analytics and Reporting

Decentralized Management

Contract Management

License Compliance Tracking

Data Center Analytics

Integration with IT Systems

Software Recognition Library

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement