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Certero for Enterprise SAM

byCertero
in Software Asset Management Tools
4.8

Overview

Product Information on Certero for Enterprise SAM

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Certero for Enterprise SAM?

Certero for Enterprise SAM is a software designed to help organizations manage and optimize software assets across complex IT environments. The software provides centralized visibility of software usage, licensing, and compliance, supporting processes such as discovery, inventory, audit readiness, and lifecycle management. It enables automated identification of installed software, tracks entitlements, and assists in analyzing license consumption to mitigate risks related to non-compliance and overspending. Certero for Enterprise SAM aims to streamline software asset management tasks, facilitate informed decision-making, and improve efficiency in managing software estates.

Certero for Enterprise SAM Pricing

Certero for Enterprise SAM software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured according to the number of managed devices or users within an organization. The software pricing includes core features for software asset management and may offer additional modules or services at incremental charges. Customized pricing is often provided based on the specific requirements and scale of deployment.

Overall experience with Certero for Enterprise SAM

IT GOVERNANCE MANAGER
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Government
FAVORABLE

“A great tool for SAM, very thorough”

5.0
Jan 29, 2024
We've been using Certero for a number of years now. it is a comprehensive tool providing useful insight to our asset deployments.
Senior Systems Engineers
50M - 250M USD, Construction
CRITICAL

“Pricey tool with lot of effort required to maintain it.”

3.0
Oct 19, 2020
Had issues with the end point consumption reports, missed the accuracy, and had to be manually entered every time. Sync between the endpoint and the tool is intermittent.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th July 2024

Certero provide solutions and services that enable customers to see, govern and optimize costs with IT assets across the full scope of their infrastructure. This ranges from FinOps, to tackling Shadow IT, managing IT hardware and software throughout the lifecycle, to gaining real-time strategic insight into technology consumption and addressing the more focused challenges around software license compliance and optimization of investments for mega-vendors like Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, Adobe and more. The Certero Platform provides a ‘single pane of glass’ to manage IT assets all in one place by simply activating the Certero products and features you need. Certero combine this unique technology with a range of optional consultancy services; delivered as one to connect the dots between best practices, expertise, process, automation and your business. This uniquely agile ‘Technology-Led Services’ approach ensures that no matter what the challenge is, value is always achieved.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2007
Head office location
Warrington, United Kingdom
Number of employees
2 - 99
Website
https://certero.com

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Certero for Enterprise SAM Likes & Dislikes

Like

The software signatures update automatically so there is recognition of even the most obscure products. It gives us greater control of our inventory. It enables us to record our licence entitlements in detail, providing assurance that we can easily trace our product procurements. Other products i have seen do not go as far in providing the level of detail. I also like the level of detail in the system - pulled from Active Directory and the discovery agent. It's such a great source of easily accessible information regarding our assets. It can be really useful in a variety of situations.

Like

Speciality Software consumption and cloud consumption

Like

The tool has a lot of capability in tracking software so that information can be contained within one place

Dislike

The initial investment of time to input legacy software can be time consuming but it is worth it to achieve a stable licence position. At one stage we did have the discovery running more regularly but it caused issues on our network. To be fair we haven't tried this since and are happy with the discovery frequency in place. It is a very comprehensive tool but can be daunting to a new user - training is key to addressing this.

Dislike

Endpoint consumption and Autodiscovery

Dislike

There is a lot that can be done within the tool it can be overwhelming trying to work out how to best manage this however the team are very knowledgeable and have the expertise to best advise on any queries.

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Certero for Enterprise SAM Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(169 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
82%
4 Star
17%
3 Star
1%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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  • IT GOVERNANCE MANAGER
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Government
    Review Source

    A great tool for SAM, very thorough

    5.0
    Jan 29, 2024
    We've been using Certero for a number of years now. it is a comprehensive tool providing useful insight to our asset deployments.
  • IT Asset Management Lead
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Certero for Enterprise SAM Review

    4.0
    Feb 1, 2024
    Certero is a great tool, this vendor place the customer first in all that they do and the team have the expertise to guide you through at all stages.
  • Director of IT Service Management
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Partnering with Certero has provided a solid solution to tracking software licenses.

    4.0
    Jan 25, 2024
    The response from Certero has been excellent. Aligning and supporting as we corrected course and brought the environment current. Partnering and advising us on how to fix and improve the utilization of the tool.
  • IT Infrastructure Team Leader
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Professional and solid tool!

    5.0
    Jan 26, 2024
    Working with Cetero has been absolute pleasure, Their teams dedication to excellence and commitment to delivering top-notch service is truly commendable. The level of professionalism and expertise displayed throughout our collaboration has exceeded my expectations, they have consistently proven to be a reliable partner.
  • IT Asset Management Officer
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Government
    Review Source

    Great product and great company!

    5.0
    Jan 18, 2024
    Its rare to find a company as helpful as Certero have been. No query has been too small, insignificant or seemingly silly. They have offered assistance and support whenever required and with very little notice. The product itself is outstanding and we hope to remain customers for years to come.
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