Dell License Manager (DLM) vs Flexera One comparison

The compared Dell Technologies and Flexera solutions aren't in the same category. Dell Technologies is ranked #15 in LM , and holds a 2.3% mindshare in the category. Flexera is ranked #12 in IAM , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Flexera users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell License Manager (DLM)

Average Rating

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Ranking in other categories

License Management (15th)

Flexera One

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Asset Management (12th), SaaS Management Platforms (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Dell License Manager (DLM) and Flexera One aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dell License Manager (DLM) is designed for License Management and holds a mindshare of 2.3%, down 3.1% compared to last year.
Flexera One, on the other hand, focuses on IT Asset Management, holds 2.5% mindshare, up 0.9% since last year.

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Reporting capabilities improve compliance and flexibility exceeds expectations

The mainframe need improvement. Flexera One does not have an agent for it, so it can't report on mainframe usage. Several people have suggested it as an improvement. One feature I would like to see in the tool is the ability to handle everything in one place. If not, it is what it is.

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Computer Software Company

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Financial Services Firm

13%

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FlexNet Manager?

The setup cost has changed a lot over the years, and I have not been involved with the pricing for six years. In the beginning, when I first became involved with it, I thought some of the pricing w...

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What is your primary use case for FlexNet Manager?

I have used it at multiple companies. Primarily, we use the tool to ensure that we're compliant with all the vendors. The particular company I’m working for now is just for IBM. There are other tea...

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FlexNet Manager Suite, FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises, Flexera SaaS Manager

Overview

Dell License Manager is a one-to-many license deployment and reporting tool for integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), Chassis Management Controller (CMC), and other licenses. License Manager can also inventory licensable systems to report the licensing status and currently enabled management controller feature level. This article provides an overview of usage as well as the latest revision of License Manager.

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Flexera manages and optimizes enterprise software regardless of location, from the desktop to the datacenter to the cloud. We give mid-size enterprises a growth path and a roadmap for success.

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Imerys, Dayco, Wayne Fueling Systems, The Center for Space Simulator Development and Personnel Training (CSD&PT), eLongNet Information Technology, Grupo Dutriz, FFR Merchandising, Seminole County Public Schools, Public Utility Commission of Texas

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