ManageEngine AssetExplorer

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Vendor

ManageEngine (Zoho Corporation)

Pricing model

By number of managed IT assets; separate cloud monthly/annual and on-premises annual plans, plus limited permanent Free editions and optional paid remote-control add-ons.

Plan pricing

Free (25 on-premises or 50 cloud nodes); paid cloud from $115/month for 250 IT assets; paid on-premises from $955/year for 250 IT assets Vendor source checked; not a hands-on review

Free plan

Yes — check limits

Free trial

Yes — check eligibility

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About ManageEngine AssetExplorer

ManageEngine AssetExplorer is a dedicated IT asset management (ITAM) system from ManageEngine, the IT-management division of Zoho Corporation. It inventories hardware, installed software and other equipment, tracks procurement and ownership, manages software entitlements, and relates configuration items (CIs) in a configuration management database. The platform is intended for IT administrators who want an asset record from acquisition to retirement, with structured information about where each device is deployed, who uses it, which software is installed and how it connects to business services. It should be evaluated as an asset management application, not confused with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Endpoint Central or another ManageEngine product whose pricing and feature bundle differ. AssetExplorer offers cloud and on-premises deployment with distinct price schedules and free limits. On the vendor's current US pricing page, cloud capacity for 250 IT assets costs $115 per month or $1,245 when billed yearly; tiers for 500, 1,000 and additional assets are separately priced. The on-premises subscription table lists $955 per year for 250 IT assets, $1,795 for 500 and $2,995 for 1,000. These amounts cover the corresponding asset-count packs rather than unlimited seats or a one-device price. The official download and cloud pages identify permanent Free editions with up to 25 on-premises nodes and 50 cloud nodes, respectively; the fully featured 30-day trial supports a limited evaluation capacity of up to 250 IT assets. Because official pages display several deployment and node allowances, buyers should use the licensing quote for their selected environment instead of treating a free node limit as a paid-capacity entitlement. The discovery tools collect workstation, server, printer, router, switch and other network-connected inventory data, populating hardware and software records. Staff can track serial numbers, operating systems, manufacturers, locations, owners, warranties, suppliers and lifecycle states. A CMDB adds CI relationships so that administrators can inspect links between a device and its services or related infrastructure when considering changes and incidents. The vendor describes close to 50 predefined configuration types and relationship views for dependency and impact review. Data accuracy depends on discovery credentials, the network segments scanned, device connectivity and the quality of reconciliation rules. A successful network scan does not guarantee visibility of disconnected or unmanaged devices. Software asset management is another substantial part of AssetExplorer. IT teams can review installed applications against purchased licenses, watch utilization and compliance, identify underused software and track renewals. Procurement features help document purchase orders, vendors, contract documents and obligations. Notifications can warn staff before an agreement or support contract expires. Reports include predefined outputs, custom and query-based formats, and scheduled email delivery. AssetExplorer also promotes iOS and Android applications for checking asset information and managing hardware and software records when staff are away from a desktop. Buyers should test mobile permissions, supported actions and remote connectivity against their particular subscription. There are several costs and implementation constraints to consider. The pricing page shows a separately priced remote-control add-on of $315 per concurrent session per year, as well as an optional UEM Remote Access Plus schedule; neither is part of the baseline ITAM pack by default. Asset count growth increases the subscription price, with price breaks tied to the vendor's listed bands. On-premises use makes the customer's IT team responsible for operating, securing and maintaining the server, while cloud use shifts hosting operations but retains responsibilities for access controls, network discovery and data governance. Technical support is described by the vendor as included with paid subscriptions on a 24x5 basis excluding public holidays; professional services, optional integrations and add-ons require confirmation at purchase. AssetExplorer is most appropriate when the core need is asset discovery, software license oversight, purchase and contract control, and CMDB-linked lifecycle information. Organizations already using ManageEngine systems may find it useful to compare the connector and data ownership approach to ServiceDesk Plus or Endpoint Central. Smaller teams with fewer than the free-edition limit may start with Free, while estates with hundreds or thousands of IT assets should calculate total cost across the correct cloud or on-premises tier. Toollers has reviewed vendor product, feature, download and pricing material but has not operated a customer tenant, audited scan accuracy or completed a live procurement quote. Product ratings in this profile are desk-research estimates, not claims of firsthand testing.

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IT operations and procurement teams tracking network assets, software licenses, purchase orders, contracts and CMDB relationships across multiple sites.

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