Freshservice vs ManageEngine AssetExplorer
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of ServiceNow vs Jira Service Management vs Freshservice: 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms 2026 and ServiceNow vs Flexera One vs Lansweeper: 11 Best IT Asset Management Software 2026. Last verified June 21, 2026.
The short answer
Freshservice ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for IT teams managing incidents, service requests, and change management / IT managers tracking hardware and software assets across the organization. The best option for usability and quick setup, especially for mid-market teams.
At a glance
| Freshservice | ManageEngine AssetExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / ServiceNow vs Jira Service Management vs Freshservice: 11 Best ITSM Software Platforms 2026 | #6 / ServiceNow vs Flexera One vs Lansweeper: 11 Best IT Asset Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Best for | User-friendly SMB & mid-market | Integrated Mid-Market Suite |
| Pricing | $$ ($19 to $119 / agent / mo) | $$ (Starts ~$955/year for 250 assets) |
| HQ | San Mateo, USA | Chennai, India |
| Founded | 2010 | 1996 |
Freshservice
The best option for usability and quick setup, especially for mid-market teams.
www.freshworks.com/freshservice/ManageEngine AssetExplorer
A cost-effective ITAM tool that integrates perfectly with other ManageEngine IT management products.
www.manageengine.com/products/asset-explorer/See full entry in ServiceNow vs Flexera One vs Lansweeper: 11 Best IT Asset Management Software 2026
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