Asset Panda vs GLPI
Asset Panda tracks any physical or digital asset with barcode scanning, check-in/out, maintenance scheduling, and custom fields: starting at $1,500/year for cloud deployment.
GLPI is a free open-source platform combining IT helpdesk ticketing and IT asset management (ITAM) in one self-hosted application, with a large global community.
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Bottom line
Asset Panda
Teams needing a polished cloud platform for physical asset lifecycle management with barcode scanning and no server management should use Asset Panda.
GLPI
IT teams wanting a free combined helpdesk and asset management platform, and willing to manage a self-hosted server, get significant value from GLPI with no licensing cost.
Asset Panda and GLPI compared
Asset Panda
Asset Panda gives teams a way to evaluate IT operations software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
Custom quote pricing, Cloud deployment, Web operating-system support, and a trial path for early validation.
Asset Panda is usually a better fit when cloud, custom quote, and Web line up more closely with the environment your team actually needs to support.
GLPI
GLPI gives teams a way to evaluate service desk software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
Open source pricing, Cloud / On-prem deployment, Web operating-system support, and a trial path for early validation.
GLPI is usually a better fit when cloud / on-prem, open source, and Web line up more closely with the environment your team actually needs to support.
Feature comparison
| Criteria | Asset Panda | GLPI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | From $1,500/yr (500 assets) | Free (open-source, GPLv2) |
| Deployment model | Cloud-only | Self-hosted on-premises or GLPI Cloud |
| IT helpdesk / ticketing | No ticketing system | Full helpdesk ticketing included |
| IT asset management | Tracks any asset type including IT hardware | Full ITAM: computers, network devices, phones |
| Auto-discovery | No, manual entry or import | Via FusionInventory plugin (agent-based) |
| Barcode / QR scanning | Yes, mobile app for iOS and Android | Via plugins only |
| Check-in / check-out | Yes, built-in assignment tracking | User-device assignment tracking |
| Non-IT asset tracking | Yes, vehicles, tools, furniture, AV gear | Limited: IT-focused asset types |
| Maintenance scheduling | Yes, preventive maintenance workflows | Maintenance tracking via contracts module |
| Software license management | Basic: stores software as asset type | Full software license management and audit |
| Financial / depreciation | Yes, depreciation tracking built in | Financial information fields per asset |
| Custom fields | Unlimited custom fields per asset type | Custom fields via template configuration |
| API | REST API available | REST API available |
| ITSM integrations | ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira integrations | Native helpdesk built-in; third-party via plugins |
| Mobile app | Dedicated iOS and Android app | Mobile browser only |
| Support | Paid vendor support included | Community support (paid support via vendors) |
Published plans
| Product | Plan | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Panda | Starter | From $1,500/yr | 500 assets, unlimited users, mobile app |
| GLPI | Self-hosted | Free (software license) | Host on your own server, all features included |
| GLPI | GLPI Cloud | Paid subscription | Hosted by GLPI Network, includes support |
Who should choose what
Choose Asset Panda when
- Teams needing a polished cloud platform for physical asset lifecycle management with barcode scanning and no server management should use Asset Panda.
Choose GLPI when
- IT teams wanting a free combined helpdesk and asset management platform, and willing to manage a self-hosted server, get significant value from GLPI with no licensing cost.
Side-by-side matrix
| Criteria | Asset Panda | GLPI |
|---|---|---|
| Commercials | ||
| Pricing modelDiffers | Asset PandaCustom quote. No rate and no meter published on the pricing page as of October 16, 2026 | GLPIFree open-source self-hosted software, plus paid GLPI Network cloud per user per month or a flat monthly self-hosted support subscription |
| Free trial | Asset PandaAvailable | GLPIAvailable |
| TrialDiffers | Asset PandaSeven days, set up after the quote | GLPI45-day Public Cloud trial, no credit card. No backups during the trial, email capped at 500 a day |
| Platform & deployment | ||
| DeploymentDiffers | Asset PandaCloud only, no on-premises option | GLPISelf-hosted on Linux with Apache, PHP and MySQL or MariaDB, container images available, or Teclib-hosted cloud |
| Supported OS | Asset PandaWeb | GLPIWeb |
| PlatformsDiffers | Asset PandaWeb console plus iOS and Android apps for barcode and QR scanning | GLPIGLPI Agent on Windows, macOS and Linux; SNMP discovery for network devices and printers; VMware inventory through vCenter or ESXi |
| Fit & scope | ||
| Best forDiffers | Asset PandaIT Asset Management | GLPIITSM Tools |
| Best fitDiffers | Asset PandaMid-market teams tracking physical custody, maintenance and depreciation across sites | GLPIIT teams and public-sector organisations with Linux skills that want ITAM and an ITIL service desk without per-seat licensing |
Frequently asked questions
- Is GLPI truly free?
GLPI is free as open-source software under GPLv2. You can download and deploy it on your own server at no cost. GLPI Network offers paid hosting (GLPI Cloud) and commercial support contracts. Self-hosting on your own infrastructure has no software licensing fee.
- Does GLPI include a helpdesk?
Yes. GLPI combines a full IT helpdesk ticketing system with asset management in one platform. This is a major advantage over Asset Panda, which is asset-only and requires a separate ITSM tool for ticket management.
- Can GLPI auto-discover network assets?
GLPI's auto-discovery requires the FusionInventory plugin, which deploys agents on endpoints to collect hardware and software inventory. Asset Panda does not have auto-discovery. It relies on manual entry or CSV import.
- Does Asset Panda have a mobile app?
Yes. Asset Panda has a dedicated iOS and Android mobile app with barcode and QR code scanning for field asset audits. GLPI is browser-based with no dedicated mobile app, though the interface is mobile-responsive.
- Which tool is better for non-IT assets?
Asset Panda is designed to track any asset type. IT hardware, vehicles, tools, furniture, AV equipment, or custom categories. GLPI's asset types are primarily IT-focused (computers, monitors, network equipment, phones). For non-IT asset tracking, Asset Panda is the better fit.
- Does GLPI track software licenses?
Yes. GLPI includes a full software license management module that tracks installed software, license counts, and compliance. Asset Panda treats software as an asset type with custom fields but is not a full SAM tool.
- Is GLPI hard to set up?
GLPI requires a Linux/Windows server with PHP, MySQL, and a web server (Apache/Nginx). Initial setup takes a few hours for someone comfortable with server administration. Asset Panda is fully cloud-based: signup and configuration takes minutes.
- Does Asset Panda include maintenance scheduling?
Yes. Asset Panda includes preventive maintenance scheduling. You can set up recurring maintenance tasks, receive reminders, and track maintenance history per asset. GLPI has a contracts module for maintenance agreements but less intuitive maintenance scheduling.
- Can GLPI integrate with other ITSM tools?
GLPI has plugins for integrations with external tools, but since it includes a helpdesk natively, most teams use GLPI as their ITSM platform rather than integrating it with a separate tool. Asset Panda integrates with ServiceNow, Zendesk, and Jira.
- Which tool is better for a small IT team with a tight budget?
GLPI is better on a tight budget. It is free software. A 10-person IT team managing 500 assets would pay $1,500/year for Asset Panda, while GLPI on a basic server costs only hosting fees. The trade-off is self-management vs. managed cloud service.
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Asset Panda
Asset Panda gives teams a way to evaluate IT operations software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.
GLPI
GLPI gives teams a way to evaluate service desk software fit, deployment tradeoffs, and day-to-day operational usability.