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Compare FlexNet Manager and USU (formerly Aspera) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (80.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
FlexNet 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 ManagerUSU (formerly Aspera)
Star Rating
(46)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about USU (formerly Aspera)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that FlexNet Manager excels in software asset inventory management, with a score of 9.3, while USU (formerly Aspera) also performs well but slightly lower at 8.5. Reviewers mention that FlexNet's detailed tracking capabilities help organizations maintain compliance more effectively.
- Reviewers mention that USU shines in quality of support, scoring 8.7 compared to FlexNet's 7.2. Users on G2 appreciate USU's responsive customer service and comprehensive knowledge base, which they find helpful for troubleshooting and guidance.
- G2 users highlight that FlexNet Manager has a robust central dashboard with a score of 8.7, allowing for effective asset policy management. In contrast, USU's dashboard functionality is rated slightly lower, which some users feel limits their ability to visualize data effectively.
- Users say that USU's automated end-user license provisioning feature, rated at 8.2, is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to streamline their software deployment processes. FlexNet Manager, while strong in license entitlement management, does not have the same level of automation, which some users find cumbersome.
- Reviewers mention that FlexNet Manager's risk management capabilities are rated at 8.9, making it a strong choice for organizations focused on compliance and risk assessment. However, USU's shadow IT detection feature, rated at 8.6, is noted as a critical tool for identifying unauthorized software usage.
- Users report that both products offer valuable insights, but USU's spend forecasting and optimization features are particularly praised for their accuracy and usability, while FlexNet's reporting capabilities, though solid, do not match the same level of user satisfaction.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FlexNet Manager
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
43
8.5
41
Ease of Use
8.0
43
8.2
43
Ease of Setup
6.6
30
8.1
33
Ease of Admin
7.4
35
8.0
23
Quality of Support
7.2
42
8.7
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
34
8.9
23
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
42
9.1
38
Features by Category
Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SaaS Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Inventory
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.2
23
Agentic AI - Software Asset Management Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk assessment
Not enough data
8.6
21
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.6
19
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Security
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Content
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Communication
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FlexNet Manager and USU (formerly Aspera) are categorized as Software Asset Management Tools
Unique Categories
USU (formerly Aspera) is categorized as IT Asset Management and Knowledge Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FlexNet Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
USU (formerly Aspera)
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
12.0%
Telecommunications
10.0%
Government Administration
10.0%
Insurance
8.0%
Oil & Energy
6.0%
Other
54.0%
Consumer Services
20.0%
Computer Software
13.3%
Automotive
11.1%
Insurance
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Other
42.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
FlexNet Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel W.
Verified User in Management Consulting
The ability to accurately detect applications deployed in their licensing context and achieve licensing perspectives.
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...
USU (formerly Aspera)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
USU License Management is a very powerful and open platform for managing your license compliance across many vendors, with a focus on the larger enterprise (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc). It is quite flexible to handle any scenario you can throw at it. ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Eric M.
Verified User in Mining & Metals
The engineering department seems short-staffed, they have been unable to resolve issues we have presented to them.
Daniel W.
Verified User in Management Consulting
The ability to accurately detect applications deployed in their licensing context and achieve licensing perspectives.
Verified User in Computer Software
USU License Management is a very powerful and open platform for managing your license compliance across many vendors, with a focus on the larger enterprise (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc). It is quite flexible to handle any scenario you can throw at it. ...
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...
Eric M.
Verified User in Mining & Metals
The engineering department seems short-staffed, they have been unable to resolve issues we have presented to them.
Alternatives
Discussions
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JL
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1 comment
JL
Short answer "No", not in the near future based on what we understand.Read more
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1 comment
JL
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USU (formerly Aspera) has no discussions with answers
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