Compare License Manager and ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit - Jun 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - License Manager or ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit?

ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit is more expensive to implement (TCO) than License Manager, and License Manager is rated higher (83/100) than ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit (76/100). ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit offers users more features (6) 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. ManageEngine

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...

ManageEngine: ManageEngine is the enterprise IT management software division of Zoho Corporation. Founded in 1996 and known until 2009 as AdventNet Inc., Zoho Corporation has offices in California, Austin, New Jersey, India, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing.

Who is more expensive? License Manager or ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit?

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 ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit.

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. ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit price starts at $495 per year , When comparing ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average License Management software cost.

Bottom line: ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit is more expensive than License Manager.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared License Manager Vs. ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit 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.

ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edit: Billing and Invoicing, Knowledge Base/FAQ, LDAP/Active Directory Synchronization, Multi-Site Support, Self Service Portal.

Target customer size

The software is a useful product for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. ServiceDesk Plus Standard Edition is applicable for startup businesses that provide IT support to clients.