IT Asset Management Software Comparison: 7 Most Commonly Used Systems
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 5:56 am
UPDATE 09/07/2016: This post has been updated with new options and additional information based on reader comments and feedback since the original version was published. There are now seven ITAM software options presented instead of the original five, and descriptions of some existing solutions have been changed to better reflect their current functionality.
Everyone wants to be popular.
Comparison of IT Asset Management Software
Just ask Galinda. Out of the kindness of her heart, she offered unsolicited advice and transformed her unpopular roommate Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West.
But despite all of Galinda's tips and tricks on how to flirt and show off, Elphaba never quite lived up to her roommate's frothy pink image.
What works for you may not work for someone else key features of paytm and that’s true when it comes to IT asset management (ITAM) software . Sure, an ITAM solution may promise to be your one-size-fits-all answer , but once you install it, like Elphaba, you may find that it’s not the right fit. You need something more than what’s popular. You need it to work.
So, what do you do if you have little time to find the right solution? Pray for the magic silver slippers and hope that they will transport you to a world where ITAM solutions are not needed?
If waiting for a specific pair of shoes is not possible, please check out the list below.
I've compared five of the most commonly used ITAM software from our Top 20 Most Popular IT Asset Management infographic , with a focus on ITAM solutions or software that highlights their ITAM component in their IT software suite.
1. CA IT Asset Manager from CA Technologies
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CA IT Asset Manager by CA Technologies is by far one of the most widely used ITAM solutions with 1.8 million users, and is the clear, all-round favorite in the ITAM software space, offering cost structure optimization, software licensing management, and automated approval and audit execution. CA Asset Manager can be deployed via the cloud and mobile (iOS and Android). CA Technologies also offers education and training, as well as white papers (including release notes, implementations, and troubleshooting) to help you better understand the functionality and features of their ITAM solution.
Pros
Plan your software licensing needs
Unified self-service
Modern user experience
Contract management
Cons ( Gartner PDF )
No complex licensing models
Limitation for large organizations
Everyone wants to be popular.
Comparison of IT Asset Management Software
Just ask Galinda. Out of the kindness of her heart, she offered unsolicited advice and transformed her unpopular roommate Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West.
But despite all of Galinda's tips and tricks on how to flirt and show off, Elphaba never quite lived up to her roommate's frothy pink image.
What works for you may not work for someone else key features of paytm and that’s true when it comes to IT asset management (ITAM) software . Sure, an ITAM solution may promise to be your one-size-fits-all answer , but once you install it, like Elphaba, you may find that it’s not the right fit. You need something more than what’s popular. You need it to work.
So, what do you do if you have little time to find the right solution? Pray for the magic silver slippers and hope that they will transport you to a world where ITAM solutions are not needed?
If waiting for a specific pair of shoes is not possible, please check out the list below.
I've compared five of the most commonly used ITAM software from our Top 20 Most Popular IT Asset Management infographic , with a focus on ITAM solutions or software that highlights their ITAM component in their IT software suite.
1. CA IT Asset Manager from CA Technologies
CA_Asset-720x360
CA IT Asset Manager by CA Technologies is by far one of the most widely used ITAM solutions with 1.8 million users, and is the clear, all-round favorite in the ITAM software space, offering cost structure optimization, software licensing management, and automated approval and audit execution. CA Asset Manager can be deployed via the cloud and mobile (iOS and Android). CA Technologies also offers education and training, as well as white papers (including release notes, implementations, and troubleshooting) to help you better understand the functionality and features of their ITAM solution.
Pros
Plan your software licensing needs
Unified self-service
Modern user experience
Contract management
Cons ( Gartner PDF )
No complex licensing models
Limitation for large organizations