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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    KACE Asset Management Appliance

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AKACE Asset Management Appliance (formerly Dell's Asset Manager) from Quest Software is an IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM) solution.N/A

    License4J License Manager

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    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    License4J License Manager supports the generation of license text, license key, and floating license text. This solution stores all products, templates, licenses, and settings in a database. The database can be on a local embedded Derby database or on database servers such as: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. The License4J runtime library includes the necessary methods to validate and activate a license. It is a free library and is distributed within any…N/A
    Pricing
    KACE Asset Management ApplianceLicense4J License Manager
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    KACE Asset Management ApplianceLicense4J License Manager
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    KACE Asset Management ApplianceLicense4J License Manager
    IT Asset Management
    Comparison of IT Asset Management features of KACE Asset Management Appliance and License4J License Manager
    Feature
    KACE Asset Management Appliance
    7.2
    3 Ratings
    9% below category average
    License4J License Manager
    -
    Ratings
    Software and hardware inventory tracking10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    License management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset lifecycle monitoring1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset relationship management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    KACE Asset Management ApplianceLicense4J License Manager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
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    Usability
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    KACE Asset Management ApplianceLicense4J License Manager
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Quest Software
    The KACE Management Appliance does many different things, but does not do them as well as other products. It is an all-in-one system for Asset tracking, software management, ticketing system, Contact management, and reporting. If you require basic functionality for these, then this product will meet your needs. But when you begin needing advanced/granular functions from the appliance, it will fall short.
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    LICENSE4J
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    Pros
    Quest Software
    • Gives you real time data to systems on my network.
    • I can get information on all applications running on devices on my network.
    • I can get information on what systems are not currently patched and up to date with MS and Virus definitions!
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    LICENSE4J
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    Cons
    Quest Software
    • The UI is clunky and could use a redesign
    • Support is good but sometimes it's hard to get someone right away or a response in a timely manner
    • expand some support beyond dell and others to include something like Microsoft Surfaces, etc.
    • KB articles need a refresh, there are a lot of older things out there that don't apply anymore.
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    LICENSE4J
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    Usability
    Quest Software
    The appliance and software does its job, as it's intended to. There aren't many other bells and whistles. integrates well with MFA (okta), integrates well with KACES SDA. The modules it has will suit most needs. If you have the money in the budge, i'd suggest going with professional services to help with the setup/integration. There are some parts that are cumbersome and may require support. Save yourself the headache
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    LICENSE4J
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    Alternatives Considered
    Quest Software
    We were not able to get SCCM to stabilize and work, it would continually fail to add computers to groups and fail to install programs/updates to computers in a defined group. Continually, user community forums kept recommending to replace it with another solution. JIRA is a much more efficient ticketing system, and we migrated the ticketing system from KACE to JIRA.
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    LICENSE4J
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    Return on Investment
    Quest Software
    • Original investment was very substantial but I believe will be well worth it in the long run!
    • DAM gives us a great view of what happening and whats on out network as far as PC, Laptops and Servers.
    • The reporting function will help with budget proposals to BOS for County Budgets and giving exact numbers of systems and software and devices on the County Domain
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    LICENSE4J
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