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# Best License Management Software for small business

[4.8 (31)](https://www.capterra.com/p/80261/Nalpeiron-Licensing-Service/reviews/)

Cloud-Based Licensing & Entitlements Management for Software/SaaS/Hardware. Use new licensing models to increase product revenue. [Learn more about Nalpeiron Zentitle](https://www.capterra.com/p/80261/Nalpeiron-Licensing-Service/)

License Management features reviewers most value

Access Controls/Permissions

Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

Product Activation

Reporting/Analytics

Trial License

[4.9 (34)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178327/License-Spring/reviews/)

Software Monetization & Licensing API (LaaS) to dynamically manage software entitlements. Node-Locking, Concurrency, Metered-usage. [Learn more about LicenseSpring](https://www.capterra.com/p/178327/License-Spring/)

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Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

Product Activation

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Trial License

[4.7 (139)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136727/Reftab/reviews/)

Both Gartner and Forbes rank Reftab as one of the best IT asset tracking platforms in the world. [Learn more about Reftab](https://www.capterra.com/p/136727/Reftab/)

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Configuration Management

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License Tracking

Portable License

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94% recommend this product

[4.5 (4)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173251/Zylo/#reviews)

Fueled by more data than any other provider, Zylo delivers actionable insights that allow you to quickly optimize your SaaS portfolio. [Learn more about Zylo](https://www.capterra.com/p/173251/Zylo/)

License Management features reviewers most value

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Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

Product Activation

Reporting/Analytics

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0.0 (0)

Do you manage software licenses? We help you have a clear understanding of all software installations and level of user engagement. [Learn more about SofTrack](https://www.capterra.com/p/112792/SofTrack/)

License Management features reviewers most value

Access Controls/Permissions

Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

Product Activation

Reporting/Analytics

Trial License

[4.7 (12)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133961/Total-Network-Inventory/reviews/)

Keep your software licenses organized and stay ready for any audit. [Learn more about Total Network Inventory](https://www.capterra.com/p/133961/Total-Network-Inventory/)

License Management features reviewers most value

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Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

Product Activation

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[3.9 (80)](https://www.capterra.com/p/201678/Permitting-and-Licensing/reviews/)

OpenGov Permitting & Licensing helps governments modernize community development, business licensing, and other services. [Learn more about OpenGov Permitting & Licensing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201678/Permitting-and-Licensing/)

License Management features reviewers most value

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Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

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[4.8 (8)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169258/10Duke-Enterprise/#reviews)

Powerful cloud-based software licensing solution designed for software businesses looking to scale up licensing & minimize friction. [Learn more about 10Duke Licensing](https://www.capterra.com/p/169258/10Duke-Enterprise/)

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Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

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[4.4 (14)](https://www.capterra.com/p/236456/InvGate-Insight/reviews/)

Manage software licenses to ensure compliance, control costs, and optimize usage with clear insights and centralized tracking. [Learn more about Invgate Asset Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/236456/InvGate-Insight/)

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Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

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[4.9 (54)](https://www.capterra.com/p/80272/Reprise-License-Manager/reviews/)

RLM provides cloud and on-premises licensing, delivering reliable, flexible licensing solutions for all developers and enterprises. [Learn more about Reprise License Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/80272/Reprise-License-Manager/)

License Management features reviewers most value

Access Controls/Permissions

Configuration Management

Copy Protection

License Inventory

License Tracking

Portable License

Product Activation

Reporting/Analytics

Trial License

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