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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
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (7th), Cloud Resource Discovery Services (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of KACE Asset Management Appliance is 1.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Discovery is 3.5%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Asset Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ServiceNow Discovery3.5%
KACE Asset Management Appliance1.9%
Other94.6%
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

"If you consider cost, support, stability, and usability, then it's better; it's slightly on the costlier side, but it's much more stable than most of the other solutions."
"Remote control and massive deployment for fixing bugs and issues on multiple computers and systems at once are highly valued."
"We utilize the package management feature the most. We also use it for getting the inventory. Companies like us don't have an inventory or asset management system per se. A lot of companies, for instance, use SCCM as their asset management tool. We are using Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance for asset management, which is a good feature. The feature that I really like is to be able to upgrade to the Windows management systems or Windows version. It is very seamless, and I have found it fairly good."
"The solution is scalable."
"The platform offers efficient stability."
"Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance is highly stable."
"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."
"We can find servers or services we were unaware of and stumble on vulnerabilities from those devices."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The product's discovery feature is valuable due to its accuracy, reliability, and the high prestige associated with the information it provides."
"Stability-wise, I feel it is a good product."
"I would rate the stability of ServiceNow Discovery as nine, as we never had downtime."
"Most fields on our forms are auto-filled, reducing manual maintenance for our infrastructure team. Post Discovery implementation there is hardly any maintenance."
"ServiceNow Discovery helps with operations, audits, and allows people to assess how a particular change in infrastructure impacts other components."
"This solution provides excellent insights."
 

Cons

"Sometimes, it feels like the inventory it takes is not 100% accurate. I would say it is correct 90% of the time."
"A focus on more simplicity and user-friendly features would be beneficial."
"Sometimes, it feels like the inventory it takes is not 100% accurate. I would say it is correct 90% of the time. We have had some issues. So, we have to rely on some factors of inconsistency in the data."
"Quest KACE Asset Management Appliance could improve areas related to the management of updates, especially concerning new operating systems."
"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 initial setup was burdensome."
"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."
"What needs improvement in ServiceNow Discovery is the reporting UI because I didn't find it as friendly compared to other tools. Other tools have better reporting UI than what's currently in ServiceNow Discovery. What I'd like to see in the next release of ServiceNow Discovery is more user-friendly out-of-the-box reporting that would be helpful for non-technical users. Some users such as managers would want to just do a few clicks to access the reports and shouldn't be required to do search queries, but right now, reporting in the tool isn't very user-friendly."
"On the Software Asset Management part of it, I expect additional reconciliation and Discovery features there."
"The solution should improve the classes of discovery assets to disregard more junk data."
"The service mapping component is less developed than it is in other solutions, and is in need of improvement."
"The continuous improvement in the quality and customization of the product features would be beneficial, particularly as more customers rely heavily on its capabilities."
"The current limitation requires having mid servers or discovery servers in each data center for proper discovery, hindering the ability to discover assets across continents such as Asia Pacific and Europe."
"ServiceNow Discovery should improve its cloud capabilities."
"The patterns are the biggest area where improvement could be made."
 

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."
"The solution is not inexpensive so pricing is rated a three out of ten."
"ROI (Return on Investment) is good. ServiceNow don't disclose the price publicly. They'll assess your organization's needs and then come up with a price."
"Setting up and licensing for ServiceNow can be expensive, especially for enterprise service management."
"It's a bit expensive compared to other products in the market, but it's worth the money you pay because it's far advanced in terms of features, automation, and capabilities compared to other products."
"This is expensive, but it meets our needs."
"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."
"I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten. We had availed some discount from the standard pricing. Even then, the tool's pricing is expensive. You have to pay some vendor service fees for the product's implementation."
"It's on a yearly basis. We renew our contract for three years at a time."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Performing Arts
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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 Enterprise24
 

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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Sample Customers

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