KACE Asset Management Appliance vs Lansweeper comparison

Quest Software and Lansweeper are both solutions in the IT Asset Management category. Quest Software is ranked #19, while Lansweeper is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.2. Additionally, 66% of Quest Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Lansweeper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

KACE Asset Management Appliance and Lansweeper compete in asset management. Lansweeper is superior in features offering comprehensive capabilities.

Features: KACE Asset Management Appliance includes inventory management, patching capabilities, and remote control. Lansweeper excels with detailed network insights, advanced discovery tools, and flexible reporting options.

Room for Improvement: KACE could enhance its reporting features, improve scalability for larger environments, and refine its user interface. Lansweeper might benefit from a more intuitive setup process, expanded support for more devices, and regular updates to its cloud integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: KACE provides an intuitive deployment process and reliable customer support. Lansweeper is straightforward to implement but may require more support for complex scenarios.

Pricing and ROI: KACE offers competitive pricing yielding strong ROI for large enterprises. Lansweeper, though pricier, delivers higher ROI due to its extensive feature set, making it valuable for advanced capabilities.

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Automation Anywhere

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Venkat Sivaprakash

Management Consultant at Accenture

Has significantly improved document-driven workflows and reduced processing time across finance and HR functions

Automation Anywhere has evolved significantly and upgraded itself to provide agentic AI and AI-based automation solutions for document automation. The product has matured considerably over time. We can create workflows that can call an API. We can include prompts in particular workflows for ChatGPT-related functions, connecting to an LLM and RAG to perform tasks. For document automation, modern features are available to train documents, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability over time. The system is very easy to use. I recently completed a course in document automation, typically designed for people involved in coding and technical aspects. Though I understand coding comprehensively, I don't do actual coding. The course was very accessible. Currently, extensive coding isn't necessary due to the hybrid model incorporating GenAI aspects, low-code, no-code capabilities, APIs, and numerous pre-built objects in Automation Anywhere. The features include GenAI-driven prompting methods and workflow creation capabilities. In these workflows, we can create decision boxes and call APIs without coding. We simply pull objects, drop them, connect them, and add minimal coding when needed. The most crucial aspect isn't coding but rather sizing the automation and fleshing out the details. Automation Co-pilot takes notes and performs automated analysis. It can extract details from videos, summarize conversations, and provide detailed information. During calls, it identifies instructions and performs tasks such as preparing reports and reconciliation. Automation Anywhere can also connect with Microsoft Co-pilot. Through Co-pilot, real-time operations can be executed, allowing direct interaction between vendors and automation through this component.

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Adam Augustín

Country Manager at Prianto Ltd

Remote control and massive deployment streamline operations efficiently

It seems that it is a bit difficult to learn and purchase. The requirement for employees to be certified before purchasing is understandable yet can be a hurdle. A focus on more simplicity and user-friendly features would be beneficial. More training deals, up-to-date articles, and improved documentation would help users navigate the solution more intuitively.

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EdSantos

System Administrator at Loma Linda University

Significant asset management capabilities boost IT efficiency and support proactive monitoring

A positive aspect of Lansweeper is that they maintain a 30-minute recurring schedule with us for feedback. I have mentioned to the Lansweeper team that I would appreciate a clear separation between computers joined to our on-premise domain and those joined to the Microsoft Entra directory, as this distinction is currently difficult to make. In terms of reporting and knowledge, Lansweeper completely fulfills our needs. The software installation capability is being phased out as they now have the cloud version app, where this ability and Actions have been removed. My experience is primarily with Windows systems in Lansweeper, but it also supports Mac systems. We are currently adding Macs to scanning, though functionality is somewhat limited compared to Windows. It scans servers too, though this isn't the primary focus. Regarding network scanning, there are some security considerations due to specific service or port requirements on switches. For Windows needs in terms of asset management, report creation, and detailed information visibility, it is an excellent product. Building reports is straightforward, and while the database is quite extensive and may require research depending on needs, the information is readily available.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"AA has improved our organization in a positive manner."

"We are measuring ROI through quality: Reducing errors, saving time, and saving money."

"With automation, you can reduce that effort to half an hour or an hour, so it will improve your efficiency and save you a lot of time, so you can improve your time in other work."

"The technical support is good. If it is required that they provide their resources, they will send their resources to your organization to support you in terms of development and technical support."

"This is a solution that I recommend."

"Document automation has notably reduced manual effort."

"It most benefitted us in converting daily routine tasks into automated processes at minimal cost with available infrastructure."

"The application replaced about three employees for the OFAC verification processes, thus eliminating the need to hire more people for those tasks."

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"The inventory in Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance is very valuable."

"We have a support team here in India that has been helpful. We have not reached out to the global support for Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance."

"We utilize the package management feature the most. We also use it for getting the inventory. Companies like us don't have an inventory or asset management system per se. A lot of companies, for instance, use SCCM as their asset management tool. We are using Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance for asset management, which is a good feature. The feature that I really like is to be able to upgrade to the Windows management systems or Windows version. It is very seamless, and I have found it fairly good."

"The solution is scalable."

"Feature-wise, I think it's more to do with the usability. It's pretty simple and it's got a very low learning curve, so that helps a lot. Feature-wise, things work pretty well as it's provided a lot of information available on the guides and the manuals, and things work as per the description."

"If you consider cost, support, stability, and usability, then it's better; it's slightly on the costlier side, but it's much more stable than most of the other solutions."

"The ability to work on printers and everything can be done remotely, which enhances functionality."

"We use the solution for IT service desk management and asset management."

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"The use of Teams for EdgeScript agent and agentless scanning of devices within our network proves valuable."

"The benefits I have seen from using Lansweeper at the infrastructure level include licensing and optimization, the cost reduction and elimination of redundant tools reduced our needs, and this was particularly evident in the most recent project."

"Lansweeper is performing exceptionally; as soon as it detects something on the network, it immediately adds it to Lansweeper, and the connection between the endpoint and the server is doing a really good job."

"The best feature of Lansweeper is the discovery; it is really automatic and straightforward to install and use."

"We've found the most value right now in the inventory of the equipment."

"The most valuable feature of Lansweeper is IT asset management. In the realm of cybersecurity, having knowledge of what is on the network is critical. We are able to conduct reports and see the assets we have. Initially, the solution required a machine on the local network to scan everything, but it has evolved to include agents that can report to a device, and more recently, an agent that can send data to the cloud even if the device is outside of the network. This has proven to be especially useful during the pandemic, as it has allowed us to keep track of devices that have been sent home with employees."

"A great value is the fact that it supports multiple platforms, and it is agentless. Obviously, it still requires credentials, but being agentless makes it much easier to deploy, especially for a small business. It leaves fewer things to maintain. Especially for a small or medium business, it is a tremendous product."

"Lansweeper was hands down the best tool; it collects every last piece of information we wanted to know about our equipment and has strong reporting capabilities."

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Cons

"In the Microsoft Excel features, it needs a command to wait for a calculation to complete."

"Overall improvement is needed for non-technical users who face challenges with how to use it and how to perform more tasks."

"The overall product in Automation Anywhere is good, but they need to improve a little bit on the overall architecture side."

"Automation Anywhere is expensive. They should consider lowering the price to make Automation Anywhere more affordable to SMEs, which comprise a huge segment."

"The EXE license is such that I can create executable files from the developer machine and deploy it; however, the file that you created can only be deployed to one system, so if you wanted to deploy this test file to, say, 10 test systems you would need 10 licenses."

"From an IT perspective, we had too many issues and headaches."

"Automation Anywhere is not fully compatible with browsers other than Internet Explorer while working with web extraction."

"More interactions with PDFs would be great for Automation Anywhere. The ability to use more legacy technology for object cloning, flash plugins, etc. A lot of their Excel commands could use some improvement."

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"The initial setup was burdensome for us because we manually deployed it."

"The first thing I don't like about KACE is that it needs to have a proper service desk. The categories and the command section do not reflect the users and the permanent users porting commands on updating. There is an issue and delay in loading the commands. We also want a proper structure for infrastructure management. Also, the AI chatbot and user template options are missing."

"Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance can improve by incorporating AI and machine learning into the solution."

"The remote desktop tool they are using needs improvement. They have integrated some third-party tools for remote desktop connections but that is a bit complicated. That can be further simplified."

"Sometimes, it feels like the inventory it takes is not 100% accurate. I would say it is correct 90% of the time. We have had some issues. So, we have to rely on some factors of inconsistency in the data."

"The price of the solution is high, it would be beneficial if it was more flexible and less expensive."

"A focus on more simplicity and user-friendly features would be beneficial."

"It seems that it is a bit difficult to learn and purchase."

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"It would be great if Lansweeper could combine security functions like vulnerability management."

"For example, Lansweeper can scan 7-Zip version 7.2, but when a new version 7.3 comes out, Lansweeper shows it as new software, requiring us to manually add this software to the whitelist or change it in reports; it should be counted as the previous version."

"We're trying to use it for the help desk, but that's not exactly its strong suit."

"The feature to deploy software in endpoints needs to be improved."

"I think they should come up with an end-to-end asset management tool."

"The support experience hasn't been satisfactory. Establishing a direct connection with someone is challenging, as communication is limited to chat or forums through a web link. There's a lack of direct interaction with support personnel, making it difficult to have real-time conversations or seek immediate assistance, which is not ideal."

"The support is an area that could improve. The support staff could be more knowledgeable."

"In Lansweeper, reporting has some glitches. Reporting needs to be more customized as per customer requirements."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It costs up to $1,200 per license."

"We have purchased licenses, but are trying to obtain more bot programmer licenses."

"We have a three-year contract with Automation Anywhere."

"When you compare the cost of Automation Anywhere with UiPath and Blue Prism, those others are much less. Licensing-wise, UiPath wins the deal."

"Considering the cost, it is a bit high, but worth the price because the output accuracy is high."

"Talk to your manager and try to procure an automation license for training. This will allow you to train people, so you can move to automation."

"There are some additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees. There are a couple of add-ons we've looked at: The IQ Bot for OCR and machine-learning were add-ons, as well as the Bot Insights - the analytics."

"Complaints are generally about the cost of IQ Bot, which is higher than its competitors. The base model’s pricing is comparable to other platforms with attended, unattended, and IDP capabilities as well."

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"The product is expensive."

"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."

"Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance provides two remote desktop licenses which are helpful. The price of the solution is high, it would be beneficial if it was more flexible and less expensive."

"It is less expensive as compared to SCCM."

"The Lansweeper's price has increased and is now on par with or even higher than competitors, it still offers significant value in the area of IT asset management."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Lansweeper's pricing a seven out of ten."

"It actually costs some money in the long run because of the licensing model."

"It is not high and it is fair according to the worth it offers."

"Its cost is terrific. It has a great price and is cost-effective, and the license is free under a hundred nodes. I like the fact that it gets regular updates. Of course, it notifies you of the product and you can patch it and all that, but I like the fact that it is very affordable for the number of nodes. A company with three or four computers doesn't need it, but a company that has dozens or hundreds has to have some kind of governance. It can do everything such as Windows, Linux, and network devices, and the discovery is really intelligent. For example, you'd find smart devices, IOTs, and things like that. I'm very happy with it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Performing Arts

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Healthcare Company

Government

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

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Small Business	154
Midsize Enterprise	82
Large Enterprise	536

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Small Business	4
Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It depends on your use case. Is it simply to automate a couple of processes? Is it to augment a human team? AA is ver...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

From my experience using AA tool, it depends on the applications that you want to automate, because there some applic...

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How good is Automation Anywhere for RPA processes?

It is a highly preferred RPA tool. You can check my Automation Anywhere Review to know more.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance?

They are maybe on the higher end, however, their solutions suit bigger companies well. Building a solution out of sma...

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What needs improvement with Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance?

It seems that it is a bit difficult to learn and purchase. The requirement for employees to be certified before purch...

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What is your primary use case for Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance?

I am more on the sales side of the business, so I do not use it that much. However, companies with more than fifty em...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lansweeper?

It is quite cheap compared to other solutions, and the installation was very easy.

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What needs improvement with Lansweeper?

It is difficult for me to suggest improvements to Lansweeper since I thought it performed effectively for its intende...

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What is your primary use case for Lansweeper?

My use cases with Lansweeper primarily involve discovery for data center migrations. I did this when I worked for my ...

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Also Known As

Automation Anywhere, Testing Anywhere, Automation Anywhere Enterprise, Agentic Process Automation System (Now Certified for WorkSpaces)

KACE Asset Management Appliance, KACE Asset Management

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Lansweeper

Overview

Automation Anywhere offers ease of use, robust system connectivity, and GenAI-driven document automation through a cloud-native platform, significantly enhancing productivity across multiple industries with advanced AI features.

Delivering a comprehensive suite of tools designed for easy integration and rapid deployment, Automation Anywhere drives efficiency by reducing costs and automating repetitive tasks. Its cloud-native platform supports broad industry adoption, including advanced AI features like process automation and Co-Pilot, streamlining complex workflows with minimal technical skills required. Users benefit from robust integration capabilities, which facilitate seamless interaction with multiple systems. However, there is room for improvement in areas such as user-friendliness for beginners, stability, flexible licensing, and enhanced OCR functionality. Organizations in sectors such as banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare gain from the improved operational efficiency and ROI Automation Anywhere offers.

What are the important features of Automation Anywhere?

Ease of Use: Simplifies automation tasks with a user-centric interface.
Robust Connectivity: Provides seamless integration with multiple systems.
GenAI-Driven Document Automation: Leverages AI to automate document management.
Process Automation & Co-Pilot: Enhances workflow automation with advanced AI.
Cloud-Native Platform: Enables rapid deployment and integration.

What benefits should be evaluated in reviews?

Time Savings: Automation drastically reduces manual processing time.
Cost Efficiency: Decreases overall operational costs by automating tasks.
Productivity Enhancement: Streamlines workflows with AI-driven tools.
Improved Integration: Enhances ability to work with multiple systems.
Scalability: Supports growth with a flexible cloud-native architecture.

In the insurance industry, Automation Anywhere is utilized for automating processes such as enrollment management and compliance checks. Its applications extend to supply chain management, financial transactions, and business performance monitoring across sectors like banking, finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, helping organizations to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

Automation Anywhere

KACE Asset Management Appliance enhances asset usability with popular package management and inventory features, ideal for companies that lack systems. The tool provides seamless Windows upgrades, remote control, and deployment, making it essential for businesses managing multiple devices.

KACE Asset Management Appliance provides streamlined asset management, featuring prominent package management and inventory functionalities that support seamless Windows upgrades and remote control for bug fixing. Users greatly value its capabilities for remote printer work and automated compliance reporting. Suggested improvements include enhanced remote desktop integration, more precise inventory accuracy, and effective service desk features. Simplifying these elements, integrating AI for better image management and operating system deployment would enhance its effectiveness. Updated documentation, user-friendly features, and enhanced training are needed to overcome learning challenges and certification requirements.

What are the most important features of KACE Asset Management Appliance?

Usability with Low Learning Curve: Makes it accessible for organizations with limited IT resources.
Package Management and Inventory: Popular features for streamlined asset management.
Remote Control and Deployment: Allows for effective bug fixes across multiple devices.
Automated Compliance Reporting: Ensures up-to-date compliance without manual intervention.
Remote Printer Work: Facilitates management of remote printing tasks.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Consolidated Data Management: Combines data from multiple desktops and laptops.
Efficient IT Service Desk Management: Supports efficient handling of service desk tasks.
Seamless System Upgrades: Simplifies upgrading systems to new Windows releases.
Private Cloud Integration: Essential for organizations working within private cloud environments.
Scalability for Large Distributed Workforce: Suitable for businesses with over fifty employees and multiple clients.

This appliance is frequently implemented by companies for deploying Windows and non-Windows patches, managing IT service desks and assets, and facilitating software installations. Common within private cloud environments, it supports businesses managing over fifty employees, numerous clients, and a distributed workforce who need consolidated data management for effective IT operations.

Quest Software

Lansweeper provides efficient IT asset management, automating scanning, discovery, and reporting while offering robust cloud capabilities. It's designed for IT, security, and executive teams to enhance insights and strategic planning.

Lansweeper is known for its comprehensive IT asset management features, including automated scanning, detailed reporting options, and extensive hardware and software tracking. Its agentless deployment and support for various platforms boost performance and usability, facilitating real-time data management with cloud capabilities. While many value Lansweeper's robust functionality, users point to areas for improvement, such as customer support, enhanced cloud features, and report customization. Scalability in large networks and better integration of security functions like vulnerability management are noted as areas for growth.

What are Lansweeper's key features?

Automated Scanning: Efficiently discovers and tracks hardware and software assets without manual intervention.
Centralized Dashboards: Offers a unified view of asset data across multiple platforms.
Cloud Capabilities: Ensures real-time data access and management anytime, anywhere.
Vast Reporting Options: Provides customizable and detailed reports for in-depth analysis.
Agentless Deployment: Simplifies implementation across devices without needing software agents.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Cost Control: Manages IT budgets effectively with comprehensive asset tracking.
Compliance Tracking: Ensures adherence to industry regulations through detailed reporting.
Strategic Planning: Offers insights that aid long-term IT and security planning.
Enhanced Security: Monitors device and software status to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Improved Efficiency: Automates many tasks, freeing teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

Lansweeper is widely implemented in industries to manage IT and OT assets, offering detailed endpoint monitoring, automated task scheduling, and desktop inventory management. Companies utilize it for license counting, software deployment, and enhancing security by tracking device status and software updates.

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Sample Customers

Google, Linkedin, Cisco, Juniper Networks, DellEMC, Comcast, Mastercard, Quest Diagnostics

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