# Lansweeper, ManageEngine Asset Explorer vs Snipe-IT Comparison

| | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 67 | 13 | 26 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (64.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (64.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 0 per asset | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Lansweeper

Pros:
- Asset Management (2 reviews)
- Alerts (1 reviews)

Cons:
- App Limitations (1 reviews)
- Cloud Integration (1 reviews)

### ManageEngine Asset Explorer

**Not enough data**

### Snipe-IT

Pros:
- Asset Management (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Inadequate Reporting (2 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (53 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (54 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.5 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 10.0 (17 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Lansweeper

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: Free 0 per asset

Description: Ideal for small teams who want to explore asset discovery. Start with 14 days of full access.

Key Features:
- Asset Discovery & Inventory
- Continue free (up to 100 assets)
- Unlimited User Seats

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/lansweeper/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ManageEngine Asset Explorer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Snipe-IT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IT Asset Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lansweeper** | 8.9/10 | 22 |
| **ManageEngine Asset Explorer** | 7.7/10 | 5 |
| **Snipe-IT** | 9.1/10 | 11 |

#### Asset Inventory

| Feature | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware Asset Inventory** | 9.6 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Software Asset Inventory** | 9.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Asset Inventory** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Asset Inventory** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Asset Discovery** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Asset Management

| Feature | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Central Dashboard** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Asset Policy Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Risk Management** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Software Asset Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lansweeper** | N/A | N/A |
| **ManageEngine Asset Explorer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Snipe-IT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Software inventory and lifecycle management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **License entitlement and usage management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vendor management and compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated end user license provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approved app catalogue** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customized alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Software Asset Management Tools

| Feature | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk assessment

| Feature | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Shadow IT detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software vulnerability assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Redundant software functionality identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [IT Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-asset-management)


**Unique to ManageEngine Asset Explorer (1):** [Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-asset-management-tools)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Lansweeper | ManageEngine Asset Explorer | Snipe-IT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 7.7% | 0% | 20.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 64.6% | 61.5% | 64.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 27.7% | 38.5% | 16.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Lansweeper

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.2%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 6.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Hospitality:** 4.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.1%
- **Automotive:** 3.1%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 50.8%

#### ManageEngine Asset Explorer

- **Information Technology and Services:** 30.8%
- **Financial Services:** 15.4%
- **Wine and Spirits:** 7.7%
- **Retail:** 7.7%
- **Printing:** 7.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 7.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 7.7%

#### Snipe-IT

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.2%
- **E-Learning:** 4.2%
- **Government Administration:** 4.2%
- **Government Relations:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 29.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Lansweeper

- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Service Desk](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-service-desk/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (778 reviews)
- [Device42, A Freshworks Company](https://www.g2.com/products/device42-a-freshworks-company/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [GLPI](https://www.g2.com/products/glpi/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Freshservice](https://www.g2.com/products/freshservice/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1335 reviews)
- [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1145 reviews)
- [PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [IT Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/it-glue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (684 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3959 reviews)
- [BMC Helix Discovery](https://www.g2.com/products/bmc-helix-discovery/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (63 reviews)

### Alternatives to ManageEngine Asset Explorer

- [SolarWinds Service Desk](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-service-desk/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (778 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews)
- [Freshservice](https://www.g2.com/products/freshservice/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1335 reviews)
- [ServiceNow IT Asset Management](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-it-asset-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (464 reviews)
- [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1145 reviews)
- [Scrut Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/scrut-automation/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (1307 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3959 reviews)
- [IT Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/it-glue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (684 reviews)
- [Deel IT](https://www.g2.com/products/deel-it/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (492 reviews)
- [EZO](https://www.g2.com/products/ezo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (391 reviews)

### Alternatives to Snipe-IT

- [IT Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/it-glue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (684 reviews)
- [GLPI](https://www.g2.com/products/glpi/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews)
- [SolarWinds Service Desk](https://www.g2.com/products/solarwinds-service-desk/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (778 reviews)
- [Oomnitza](https://www.g2.com/products/oomnitza/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (139 reviews)
- [PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://www.g2.com/products/pdq-deploy-inventory/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (274 reviews)
- [AssetTrack for ServiceNow](https://www.g2.com/products/ami-assettrack-for-servicenow/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Hudu](https://www.g2.com/products/hudu/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (354 reviews)
- [ServiceNow IT Asset Management](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-it-asset-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (464 reviews)
- [Atera](https://www.g2.com/products/atera/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1145 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Lansweeper

- Title: [Is Lansweeper safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lansweeper-safe) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Define safe. It's only as safe as you configure it. Being that the software primarly is on-prem, security is in your hands. The Lansweeper Cloud Site, that..."
- Title: [What can Lansweeper do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-lansweeper-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "software deployment manager"

### ManageEngine Asset Explorer

No discussions available for this product.

### Snipe-IT

- Title: [can snipe-it integrated with ticketing tool ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36654-can-snipe-it-integrated-with-ticketing-tool) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, it can't."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/lansweeper-vs-manageengine-asset-explorer-vs-snipe-it)