FlexNet Manager Reviews (77)

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FlexNet Manager Reviews (77)

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Users consistently praise the product for its robust visibility into software assets and its ability to optimize software costs. Many appreciate the comprehensive reporting features that aid in decision-making and compliance management. However, a common limitation noted is the complex setup process, which can be challenging for new users.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Reliable SAM Tool with Strong Licensing Insights"
4.5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

I’ve used FlexNet Manager primarily for software asset management and license optimization projects. The tool is especially strong in managing complex licensing scenarios for large vendors. Customer support team is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in case of queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

The initial setup can be time-consuming and requires a solid understanding of both the technical and business side. The ease of use can be a bit sluggish while handling a large amount of data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful Tool for Software Asset Management"
4.5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

FlexNet Manager provides robust visibility into our software assets, making it much easier to manage licenses, avoid over-purchasing, and ensure compliance. It integrates well with other enterprise tools, which simplifies our reporting and auditing processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

While it's feature-rich, the interface can feel outdated and occasionally sluggish. The initial implementation required a steep learning curve, and some configurations were more complex than expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Biotechnology
UB
Verified User in Biotechnology
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good overview of all your software assets"
3.5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

Flexera provides a very good overview of all software assets, their usage including licensing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

The menu structure is hard to learn and understand, some terms are very specific and must be learnt - it's not always intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tuvshinjargal G.
TG
Tuvshinjargal G.
SAM analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I would say the world number one software asset tools is Flexera."
5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

Flexera is a cool, user-friendly tool that's easy to navigate and understand, making software asset management smooth and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

Nothing much, all good. Maybe too much ad in LinkedIn Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
AF
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best tool to manage engineering products"
4.5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

FlexNet Manager is one of the best management tool for tracking and optimizing software licenses. It has strong integration with license servers and helps reduce costs. The customer support is also very responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

The ease of use needs improvement, especially for the non-technical users such as license managers. Also, Implementation was a bit complex. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Atul K.
AK
Atul K.
Senior consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Cost Effective Product for Asset Management Implementation"
4.5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

Discovery of hardware and software assets using agentless algorithms similar to ServiceNow and compliance capability to reclaim the unused licenses. Also its providing best adapter for the citric xen app and EdgeSight to gather the users access rights and uses information on which management can work and control or optimize its use. Great Feature Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

Agent-based capability to discover the hardware and also asset and al Issue while integrating SAP AND Agent Inventory pop window during inventory gathering for mac and issue while integration it with aws is what concerns me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Past it's best"
2.5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

Like other similar programs, the longer FlexNet is in use and properly maintained, the more benefits you can obtain from it. FlexNet is well established and has a proven track record of actually working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

Older versions of it are very dated and a little bit clunky. Newer versions have improved, but some of the same problems persist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Management Consulting
CM
Verified User in Management Consulting
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Very easy interface"
5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

Ease of Getting every small details for all systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

Not able to track the SaaS software, there should be any process for this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
IC
Verified User in Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good SAM tool."
5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

Best thing about FlexNet Manager Suite is that you can keep all the entitlements in one place and keep track of active licenses and inactive onces. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

Nothing as such but interface could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AM
Anthea M.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"It allows a large number of integrations with other applications"
3.5/5
What do you like best about FlexNet Manager?

It allows a large number of integrations with other applications that allow me to get 100% out of this application in a fairly safe, practical and easy way, in terms of data accuracy, the information it provides is quite complete, solid and robust, ideal for make any type of decision that affects the future of the company, customer service is excellent at all times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FlexNet Manager?

Its interface has an impractical design and somewhat cumbersome to understand, so navigation turns out to be somewhat bumpy, not to mention that the performance is somewhat poor, since in many cases the system becomes slow for no reason or reason Apparent that can justify this reality, in addition, acquiring additional functions can be quite an expensive task to perform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.