Compare License Manager and SAM - Jul 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - License Manager or SAM?

SAM is more expensive to implement (TCO) than License Manager, and License Manager is rated higher (83/100) than SAM (82/100). SAM offers users more features (3) than License Manager (0).

Looking for the right License Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Vector Networks Vs. Microsoft

Vector Networks: Privately held, debt-free and in business since 1992, Vector Networks is an emerging leader in providing scaleable IT management software for the small to mid-size enterprise. Installations range from 2 PC licenses for remote control to 10,000+ licenses of Vector's flagship software asset management solution. The company operates from bases in Atl...

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? License Manager or SAM?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of License Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for License Manager and SAM.

License Manager price starts at $55 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 License Manager is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of License Management software. SAM price starts at $325 per user/month , When comparing SAM to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average License Management software cost.

Bottom line: License Manager cost is around the same cost of SAM.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared License Manager Vs. SAM based on some of the most important and required License Management features.

License Manager: We are still working to collect the list of features for License Manager.

SAM: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

The software is a useful product for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. SAM can be successfully deployed in any business size.