K2 KeyServer vs LAMUM (License Asset Manager with Usage Monitoring)

K2 KeyServer is part of the Sassafras KeyServer Platform, which combines hardware and software inventories, purchase histories, usage tracking and software license management. Its client discovers hardware attributes and installed software on Windows, Mac and Linux computers, including virtual machines and thin clients. Hardware tracking covers computers, mobile devices, printers and networking devices from order through disposal. The platform records operating-system logins, software launches and defined cloud product usage, and reports can be compared with purchased entitlements. It can run entirely on-premises; Sassafras also describes its own cloud hosting environment. A single server process supports up to 70,000 Windows, Macintosh and VDI computers. Data exchange options include spreadsheet imports, REST API, ODBC, JDBC and JSON exports, with official integrations for TeamDynamix, ServiceNow and Modo. The REST API is intended for basic queries, not bulk or heavy-use retrieval. Subscription support includes setup assistance, technical support and an annual configuration review. Sassafras says it completed a SOC 2 Type I audit. Pricing is on request. Plans are billed per year: KeySight manages active licenses, AllSight provides full IT asset management, and LabSight covers inventory, usage and availability. An evaluation license is available through the installer.

LAMUM manages engineering software inventory and license usage, with monitoring, reporting, and optimization tools. Its dashboards show real-time usage, denial counts, and historical trends. Users can create reports and graphs, find underused licenses, track feature use, examine peak periods, and model license configurations. Listed integrations include FlexLM/FlexNet, RLM, DSLS, LM-X, Sentinel RMS, LUM, MathLM, Moldex3D, Altium, and Codemeter. LAMUM Cloud is browser-based SaaS hosted on AWS and uses a lightweight connector on an existing license server. The Cloud service uses a tenant-specific database and token-authenticated transfers; data transfer is stated to be 256-bit encrypted. Cloud connectors support Windows and Linux. The comparison lists Windows, macOS, and Linux for Cloud and Windows and Linux for on-premise; LDAP/Active Directory integration and Daemon Manager are listed on-premise but not currently in Cloud. Parser Lite costs $0 forever for up to three licenses, with limits including 50 parser users, 10,000 parse lines, and 30-day data retention. Other listed plans require a quote or contact for pricing.