We're a small company looking for a straightforward way to track devices, printers, and software licenses, including license keys. Most tools seem more complicated than we need. What would you recommend?
What's a simple, affordable way to track devices and license keys?
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Take a look at Snipe-IT. It's free to self-host and covers asset and license tracking without requiring you to buy a larger management suite.
Self-hosting does mean taking care of the installation and maintenance. If you don't want a server on site, you could investigate hosting it in a cloud environment and compare that cost and effort with a hosted service. It also has an API if you later want to connect it to other systems and reduce manual updates.
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Reftab is another option if simplicity is the priority. It also has an API, so you can start with basic tracking and explore integrations later. Check the current pricing and limits against your device count before committing.
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AssetTiger may be worth checking too. There's a free option associated with buying their labels, so compare the current terms and label costs with what you need before treating it as the cheapest choice.
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GLPI is free and open source, and it can cover inventory alongside ticketing. There's also an agent for inventorying devices. The tradeoff is that it has a lot of features, so it may be more tool than you want if you only need a simple register.
napkin-folding-finalist:
iTop is another one to investigate if ticketing is on your wish list. If it isn't, a narrower asset tool might be easier to live with.
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latchkey-linguist:
Automation can help keep the inventory current, but it's worth deciding who updates records when a device is issued, moved, or retired.