# ManageEngine Asset Explorer Reviews
**Vendor:** Zoho  
**Category:** [IT Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-asset-management)  
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 13
## About ManageEngine Asset Explorer
ManageEngine Asset Explorer comprehensive ITAM solution that lets IT teams discover, track, and manage all the IT hardware and software assets in their organization.




## ManageEngine Asset Explorer Reviews
  ### 1. Highly Customizable Inventory Tool with Unique Modules Like CMDB and Purchasing

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 03, 2026

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

I like it's easily customizable nature and even if it's considered as a inventory management tool, it has additional modules like CMDB, Purchasing and even remote connection for the ednpoints. These features make it unique enough comparing other competitors.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

The product has a working logic in it but I believe it should be better. For Windows, Mac and Linux computers it uses agents but it doesn't offer a "discovery" mechanism for the network. So, to add these computers into the product, you should be able to integration it with the Active Directory but this may not always be the case for some environments.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It allows me to configure the assets as I want whether needs some additional attributes or update them in bulk or change their categories, these all can be configured easily. Additionally, the license mechanism is very good that there is no "technician" counts for it which mean if you have 100 technicians in your company, it doesn't bring any additional cost for you to manage the product.

  ### 2. Widely used asset discovery tool in IT industry and one of the best

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Shobhit K. | Lead Manager Alliances and Partnership (APAC &amp; Europe), Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 18, 2024

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Product is easy to use and is available at a better price currently

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Nothing in particular but better options are popping up in the market so there is a stiff competition in asset discovery market now

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Managing IT assets for multiple clients

  ### 3. I always recommend ManageEngine Asset Explorer

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Israel M. | NMS System Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 03, 2023

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

What we have loved about this program is without a doubt the excellent and very intuitive interface that makes our experience with ManageEngine Asset Explorer much easier. We have been using this program for many years to manage our company, and the results have been a success thanks to this program's enormous storage and interaction. ManageEngine Asset Explorer was a lifesaver because of the way it is applied and how I can copy and archive each file, the interface of this program has constantly helped me to use it better and better and take advantage of each of the abilities it has this program.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

One of the negative scenarios that is constantly repeated with this program is the interaction I have with customer service; this aspect leaves a lot to be desired. It is true that this program can be a bit messy and overwhelming in its first steps, there are many functions, particularly for handling passwords that are not well defined or their function is simply not well explained. The installation of this program and achieving each of the parameters presented in the installation process are a nuisance for each user.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I always recommend ManageEngine Asset Explorer for the security that this software transmits in addition to the good integration it has in our work due to its notifications and ways of managing and browsing, it is totally efficient and solid to protect our data, it is worth trusting this program to manage our passwords and have better control in our work area. Without a doubt ManageEngine Asset Explorer integrates easily into my work thanks to an interface that understands my needs and presents me with a myriad of valuable tools and privileges for my business.

  ### 4. Best and affordable Software Management tool

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

This is one of the best ITAM tool that's affordable and easy to use

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

There was nothing I disliked when I was using it

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Track license and usage. Keep records of hardware and software tools within my company

  ### 5. Auto scan feature is very useful and classification by its barcode or CSV is wonderful feature

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vijay K. | Architect, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 17, 2023

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Importing is pretty straightforward, and various options like bar code or CSV are provided.
These features make it hassle-free and one place to view/update the asset information.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Compliance information is reactive where it's gathered, but somewhat prohibitive measures we can take would be extraordinary if added as features on top of add-ons.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Dashboards, alerts, and quick view help to gather, storm during milestones and act accordingly avoiding any last-minute rush but a planned way.
Due to these features, it becomes easier for managing assets

  ### 6. ManageEngine Asset Explorer review

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Zafar Javed S. | Network Operations Center Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 20, 2023

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Manage engine Asset explorer is very flexible in terms of assets categorization.
It auto-detects most of the assets. It helps a lot with license management.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Needs lots of customization in the beginning. Add-ons are a bit expensive

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Managing licenses is the biggest issue we face and this Asset explorer keeps good track of it and alerts us on time.

  ### 7. Good tool for inventory

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jonnathan D. | IT Administrator, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 31, 2022

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

The best thing about this tool is that it integrates perfectly with Service Desk Plus for automatic asset management, obtaining useful information about the systems you have within the environment.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

what I don't like is that for the newer versions of Service Desk Plus from Manage Engine its use was discontinued and you have to opt for tools like Desktop Central from the manufacturer Manage Engine

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This Tool solves IT asset management problems, it is ideal if you are looking to implement ITIL best practices such as CMDB, as long as you integrate it with Service Desk Plus

  ### 8. Engine that runs the infrastructure

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** sarath k. | Associate Consultant, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 12, 2022

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

easy to discover software and hardware across network zones.
Keep a track of license compliance.
asset details are automatically updated for each periodic discovery.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

there are few bugs here and there in reports on purchase order module.
It makes back braking in applying the search filters criteria  and also  query system onerous to use.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It gives complete overview of all assets in the organization at one go.

  ### 9. Light weight and provides the most what is required

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Syed M. | System Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 25, 2021

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Its web-based and quite easy to manage and discover the assets through out the network.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

As such no dislikes, but there is a room for enhancements in the results. There should be a way to extract the result of history record of each asset and owner relationship.

**Recommendations to others considering ManageEngine Asset Explorer:**

It is recommended for small to meduim size organizations to use ME Asset Explorer to get detailed and required info of all the Assets.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It gives a clear picture of all the assets that are in the network. All servers and workstations with complete specs, installed softwares, user login information all in front of you at a single place at portal.
It helps in getting the complete information of all assets in your organization. Latest version can scan the network devices as well. 
These reports help in auditing and capacity management for IT infra.

  ### 10. Good Product

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Wine and Spirits | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 08, 2021

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Easy to use and good reports in real time

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

The downside is having to install the app on every device

**Recommendations to others considering ManageEngine Asset Explorer:**

Make sure your network is allowing SNMP and you have enough storage and processor power.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Easy to see what is still in support, reports by user or type of device

  ### 11. Asset Management with Asset Manageengine Explorer

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Printing | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 04, 2019

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

 Asset Manageengine Explorer best feature is to sync and gather all information on finger tips like
You can check last login, Hardware change history, and software that installed at client end

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Their is an issue... and issue is that your active items like Desktop computer & laptop merge each other
simple to say record merging issue.
Two and more then record merged


**Recommendations to others considering ManageEngine Asset Explorer:**

I recommend to all big industries to implement ManageEngine Asset Explorer for live inventory and easily manage through this.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Its good to monitor and analyse client end system hardware and software usage. Asset explorer have a lots of option and also asset explorer can customize as per your company requirements

  ### 12. Decent but it's free

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Financial Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 21, 2019

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Like all of the ManageEngine products, it's great for the small business.  The reporting could use some work but it exports to excel so they can be easily manipulated.

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

Reporting, usability but it got the job done. 

**Recommendations to others considering ManageEngine Asset Explorer:**

Test it out and use it.  It's a good free product.

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Regulatory requirements.  We needed to generate reports on devices on the network and what applications they are running

  ### 13. great integration with other ManageEngine softwares

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Oil & Energy | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 30, 2018

**What do you like best about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

easily added through Deployment of new images, or via Control Panel

**What do you dislike about ManageEngine Asset Explorer?**

seems to have lost support once moving to the cloud version of the software. 

**Recommendations to others considering ManageEngine Asset Explorer:**

if you plan to stay with local on-prem ManageEngine software this will work, since chances are you already have licenses with your suite...but once you move to the cloud versions, this software no longer seems to integrate properly, our company had to redo our asset tracking with the new cloud versions of ManageEngine suite of products. 

**What problems is ManageEngine Asset Explorer solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Asset tracking. 



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## ManageEngine Asset Explorer Integrations
  - [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews)

## ManageEngine Asset Explorer Features
**Asset Inventory**
- Hardware Asset Inventory
- Software Asset Inventory
- Cloud Asset Inventory
- Mobile Asset Inventory
- Asset Discovery

**Functionality**
- Software inventory and lifecycle management
- License entitlement and usage management
- Vendor management and compliance
- Automated end user license provisioning
- Approved app catalogue
- Customized alerts

**Agentic AI - Software Asset Management Tools**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making

**Risk assessment**
- Shadow IT detection
- Software vulnerability assessment
- Redundant software functionality identification

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Generation

**Agentic AI - IT Asset Management**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making

**Management**
- Central Dashboard
- Asset Policy Management
- Risk Management
- Integrations

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