GLPI vs ScalePad Lifecycle Manager
GLPI
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| Figure | GLPI | ScalePad Lifecycle Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €19/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Spec score · IT Asset Management Software | 9.3 (#2) | 7.9 (#52) |
| API | GLPI provides a legacy REST API, a newer high-level API with OAuth2 grants, Swagger documentation and a GraphQL wrapper. | Paid plans include Unified API and MCP access. |
| Asset management | GLPI manages hardware, software and licenses, network equipment, certificates, domains, clusters, and databases. | Asset Management consolidates client hardware, software, warranty status, and lifecycle risk into a system of record. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Azure/Entra ID, Google SSO, GLPI Inventory and webhooks. | The integrations page lists 68 integrations across tools including ManageEngine ADManager Plus, Acronis, Addigy, Atera, and Auvik. |
| Support | The download page says partners can provide configuration and customization support plus L1 and L2 support. | The pricing FAQ says Lifecycle Manager includes expert support, training resources, and access to the Help Center. |
| What it does | GLPI is free asset and IT-management software combining ITIL service desk, inventory, configuration management, license tracking and software auditing. | Lifecycle Manager is a customer success platform for MSPs that brings client health, planning, QBR workflows, and lifecycle signals into one platform. |
Plans
GLPI
- Public Cloud€19 a month
- Private Cloud€21 a month
- CustomPrice not published
- GLPI Network Basic€100 a month
- Self-hosted Basic€100 a month
- GLPI Network Standard€300 a month
- Self-hosted Standard€300 a month
- GLPI Network Advanced€1,000 a month
- Self-hosted Advanced€1,000 a month
- GLPI Network Enterprise€4,500 a month
ScalePad Lifecycle Manager
- FreeFree
- ProPrice not published
- XPrice not published
In their own words
GLPI
GLPI is an IT management platform for helpdesk tickets, asset inventory, and service management. Users can create incident or request tickets and assign them to a group, profile, or individual. Its service workflows include problem and change management, planning, recurring tickets, statistics, and custom forms. Asset records cover hardware, software and licenses, network equipment, certificates, domains, clusters, and databases. Other tools include project workflows with Gantt or Kanban views, a knowledge base, reservations, reports, and saved searches. GLPI offers eight profile types and standard or self-service interfaces; its self-service interface is free for end users. Organizations can choose cloud or on-premise deployment. The public-cloud offer has a 45-day trial without obligation or a credit card. Public Cloud costs €19 a month per IT agent, with one billed agent minimum; Private Cloud costs €21 a month per agent and requires at least 25 billed agents. The FAQ says on-premise GLPI has no licensing fees or limit on users or technicians.
ScalePad Lifecycle Manager
ScalePad Lifecycle Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.