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KACE Asset Management Appliance vs ServiceNow Discovery comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

KACE Asset Management Appli...
Ranking in IT Asset Management
18th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ServiceNow Discovery
Ranking in IT Asset Management
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (4th), Cloud Resource Discovery Services (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of KACE Asset Management Appliance is 1.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Discovery is 4.1%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Asset Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ServiceNow Discovery4.1%
KACE Asset Management Appliance1.7%
Other94.2%
IT Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Adam Augustín - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Abhinay Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Service Now Developer at Bangmetric services pvt ltd
Cloud discovery has improved asset visibility and reporting but still needs smarter automation
The impact of ServiceNow Discovery on my organization's strategic planning depends on various factors. Some customers have their own discovery tools which they do not want to switch from, even if we explain why ServiceNow might be better, because they have been using them for a long time. Some customers are dynamic, so we need to have some kind of proposition that comes with ServiceNow. Sometimes, we need to talk with ServiceNow people themselves to give them a bundle offer in which we can have Discovery and ITSM at a much more affordable price than the competitors, so that is our main goal. Currently, I would say there might be a possibility if we can use some AI discovery features that could be helpful for our organization. If we can get discovery jobs running based on AI schedules, that would be beneficial. I believe in the coming future that I want to see myself working more with ServiceNow in this capacity.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to work on printers and everything can be done remotely, which enhances functionality."
"Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance is highly stable."
"Remote control and massive deployment for fixing bugs and issues on multiple computers and systems at once are highly valued."
"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."
"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 use the solution for IT service desk management and asset management."
"The solution is scalable."
"The inventory in Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance is very valuable."
"The solution is straightforward to set up, it is stable, we can scale the solution, and the solution is user-friendly."
"I would rate the stability of ServiceNow Discovery as nine, as we never had downtime."
"One of the most valuable features of ServiceNow Discovery is the automated discovery that helps identify dependencies and generates reports."
"In the past, I found troubleshooting difficult in ServiceNow Discovery because I didn't have much exposure to the platform during that time, but then I explored some troubleshooting features, and I found that it wasn't that tough, so this is one of the qualities I like about ServiceNow Discovery. I also like that log reading in ServiceNow Discovery is much better than other tools. Another valuable feature of the tool is that you don't need to install many tools to deploy ITSM. You only need to subscribe to the modules to deploy the proper ITSM in your organization."
"The solution can prioritize the discovery of IP ranges. The product automatically places all Discovery CIs into the correct class within the CMDB."
"The workflows are beneficial as they allow tasks to be assigned to respective teams without the need for coding."
"The value that they get from the product is good, and once you set it up, it is easily scalable with a large scope for automation and the product keeps expanding."
"The product's discovery feature is valuable due to its accuracy, reliability, and the high prestige associated with the information it provides."
 

Cons

"It seems that it is a bit difficult to learn and purchase."
"Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance can improve by incorporating AI and machine learning into the solution."
"The initial setup was burdensome for us because we manually deployed it."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Sometimes, it feels like the inventory it takes is not 100% accurate. I would say it is correct 90% of the time."
"The solution is too high priced."
"In a few instances, ServiceNow has failed to discover some basic things. Some other tools are better at network discovery than ServiceNow. I'm not talking about database servers or any other infrastructure—only networking. Cloud discovery could also be better."
"Technical support has not been helpful when we have come across problems."
"The patterns are the biggest area where improvement could be made."
"Debugging is a bit tough in ServiceNow Discovery, so debugging should be made very easy."
"The solution should improve the classes of discovery assets to disregard more junk data."
"On the Software Asset Management part of it, I expect additional reconciliation and Discovery features there."
"ServiceNow Discovery should improve its cloud capabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is less expensive as compared to SCCM."
"The product is expensive."
"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."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"It is not recommended for smaller companies because of the price."
"This is expensive, but it meets our needs."
"If the product is not deployed properly, it can be very expensive."
"The price could be better. It's a bit on the pricey side."
"The solution is not inexpensive so pricing is rated a three out of ten."
"ServiceNow Discovery has very broad pricing, so it becomes costly. It would be better if it had a pay-as-you-use licensing model because the total cost of ownership is quite high."
"It is an expensive product with a price that depends on the models that you wish to purchase."
"Setting up and licensing for ServiceNow can be expensive, especially for enterprise service management."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Construction Company
10%
Performing Arts
8%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

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 smaller packages could end up being more expensive. Their pricing corresponds to th...
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 purchasing is understandable yet can be a hurdle. A focus on more simplicity and user...
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 employees already need such a tool, especially if they have more than twenty-five ...
What do you like most about ServiceNow Discovery?
The solution can prioritize the discovery of IP ranges. The product automatically places all Discovery CIs into the correct class within the CMDB.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ServiceNow Discovery?
Regarding pricing, I have not dealt much with it. I am more focused on the feature side of things, so I cannot comment on the latest pricing because it is dynamic as well. Sometimes it is cheaper f...
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Discovery?
The impact of ServiceNow Discovery on my organization's strategic planning depends on various factors. Some customers have their own discovery tools which they do not want to switch from, even if w...
 

Also Known As

KACE Asset Management Appliance, KACE Asset Management
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Coastal Community Credit Union, St. Dominic Hospital
York, National Grid, DXC Technology, experian, BEACHBODY
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