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Compare AWS License Manager and FlexNet Manager 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
AWS License Manager
Star Rating
(17)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS License ManagerFlexNet Manager
Star Rating
(62)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FlexNet ManagerSummary
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- Users report that FlexNet Manager excels in "Software inventory and lifecycle management" with a score of 9.0, indicating strong capabilities in tracking software assets throughout their lifecycle, while AWS License Manager, although effective, does not provide a specific score for this feature.
- Reviewers mention that AWS License Manager shines in "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.3, significantly higher than FlexNet Manager's score of 7.2, suggesting that users find AWS's support more responsive and helpful.
- G2 users highlight FlexNet Manager's "Customized alerts" feature, scoring 9.3, which allows for tailored notifications based on specific user needs, whereas AWS License Manager lacks a comparable feature, leading to less personalized user experiences.
- Users on G2 report that FlexNet Manager's "Automated end user license provisioning" feature, rated at 9.0, streamlines the process of assigning licenses, making it easier for IT departments to manage software access, while AWS License Manager does not emphasize this functionality as strongly.
- Reviewers say that AWS License Manager is particularly effective in "Vendor management and compliance," scoring 7.7, which is crucial for small businesses needing to manage multiple software vendors, while FlexNet Manager's score in this area is not specified, indicating a potential gap in its offerings.
- Users say that FlexNet Manager's "Shadow IT detection" feature, rated at 8.7, provides valuable insights into unauthorized software usage, helping organizations mitigate risks, whereas AWS License Manager does not have a direct mention of this capability, which could be a disadvantage for users concerned about compliance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS License Manager
No pricing availableFlexNet Manager
No pricing availableFree Trial
AWS License Manager
No trial information availableFlexNet Manager
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
9
8.2
43
Ease of Use
8.3
9
8.0
43
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
6.6
30
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.4
35
Quality of Support
9.3
9
7.2
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.0
34
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
9
7.8
42
Features by Category
Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Risk assessment
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS License Manager and FlexNet Manager are categorized as Software Asset Management Tools
Unique Categories
AWS License Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS License Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FlexNet Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Information Services
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Other
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Telecommunications
10.0%
Government Administration
10.0%
Insurance
8.0%
Oil & Energy
6.0%
Other
54.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
AWS License Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pradeep B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It is very effective and emerging product in AWS.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jomy Luke X.
Verified User in Financial Services
Nothing at all.The only thing is the initial leg work required to set up, just a one-time task.
FlexNet Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bhupesh G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Its ability to track CAL's through UAL capability.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Maciej R.
Verified User in Banking
Import procedures for Import Manager needs to be corrected. Queries are not optimized well, it needs to be improved definitely. Especially when it comes to larger amount of data. For example: There is a lot of Software File Evidence, about 67 million...
Pradeep B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It is very effective and emerging product in AWS.
Bhupesh G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Its ability to track CAL's through UAL capability.
Jomy Luke X.
Verified User in Financial Services
Nothing at all.The only thing is the initial leg work required to set up, just a one-time task.
Maciej R.
Verified User in Banking
Import procedures for Import Manager needs to be corrected. Queries are not optimized well, it needs to be improved definitely. Especially when it comes to larger amount of data. For example: There is a lot of Software File Evidence, about 67 million...
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