GLPI vs SimpleAMS
GLPI
glpi-project.orgSimpleAMS
simpleams.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | GLPI | SimpleAMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €19/mo | €149/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 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) | 8.0 (#45) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Azure/Entra ID, Google SSO, GLPI Inventory and webhooks. | Listed integrations include Google Workspace, MDM services such as Jamf, Mosyle, SimpleMDM, Kandji, ManageEngine, Intune and Hexnode, plus Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira and Linear. |
| Inventory | The feature set inventories computers, monitors, software, network equipment, data-center equipment, PDUs, cables, SIM cards and consumables. | It tracks devices with tags, serial numbers, status, location, assigned person, and purchase and warranty details. |
| Security controls | Cloud infrastructure uses OVH anti-DDoS firewalls, HTTPS-only access, VPN-authenticated maintenance, daily backups and 30-day retention. | The security page states that requests use TLS 1.2+, passwords use bcrypt hashing, and integration secrets are encrypted at rest with AES-256. |
| Support | The download page says partners can provide configuration and customization support plus L1 and L2 support. | Starter includes email support, while Business includes priority support. |
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
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.
SimpleAMS
SimpleAMS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.