Certero
British ITAM and software asset management vendor with SaaS, cloud and AI cost products on one data model
Quick Overview
| Company | Certero Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | IT Asset Management Software |
| Headquarters | Warrington, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2007 |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes (UK GDPR) |
| Self-Hosting | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Main Features | CerteroX ITAM, SAM, SaaS Management, Cloud Management, AI Management, ten discovery methods, governance and policy enforcement, integrations with cloud, SaaS and identity services |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Best For | Organisations that want ITAM, SAM and SaaS spend in one vendor's shared data model |
| Replaces | Flexera, ServiceNow ITAM |
Detailed Review
Certero's CerteroX line covers ITAM (hardware and devices, discovered and reconciled across platforms), SAM (license position and audit defence), SaaS management, cloud management and AI management. The vendor says each product can be used standalone and that they share one data model, with a Command Centre reporting across the five.
The copyright and privacy policy name Certero Limited, with an address at Cedarwood One, Kelvin Close, Birchwood, Warrington, United Kingdom. The home page says the company is privately owned and has been independent since 2007.
Five Disciplines, One Data Model
The structure is closest to Flexera's: ITAM, SAM, SaaS, cloud and AI cost products in one vendor. The vendor says its discovery engine uses ten methods, though the page does not list them.
Certifications
The home page lists ISO 27001:2022, Cyber Essentials Plus and the FinOps Certified Platform designation.
UK, Not EU
Certero is a United Kingdom company, which EP counts as European. Its privacy policy refers to UK GDPR and the ICO, and does not state where its CRM data is hosted.
Limitations to Consider
No pricing is published, the hosting region of the platform is not stated on the pages checked, and the list of discovery methods is not itemised. The page also lists US and Asia-Pacific phone numbers, so ask where your tenant is operated and supported. Customers needing a Europe-only data path should compare Xensam (EU storage stated).
Who Should Use Certero
Larger organisations replacing Flexera that want the same breadth of ITAM, SAM, SaaS and cloud cost products from an independent British vendor.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- ITAM, SAM, SaaS, cloud and AI products in one line
- Shared data model across products
- Independent and privately owned since 2007, per its site
- ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus listed
- Products usable standalone
Cons
- No published prices
- Hosting region not stated on the pages checked
- Discovery methods not itemised
- UK entity, not EU, so UK GDPR applies
Alternatives to Certero
Other European it asset management software worth comparing before you decide:
GLPI
France · Open-source asset inventory and service desk in one product
Matrix42
Germany · Asset management joined to service and endpoint management
baramundi
Germany · Augsburg endpoint suite with inventory and license modules
Lansweeper
Belgium · Network discovery of IT, OT and IoT assets, with a free plan
See all European it asset management software or compare them directly against Flexera on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certero Limited is a United Kingdom company with its address in Warrington. Its privacy policy refers to UK GDPR and the ICO.
ITAM, SAM, SaaS Management, Cloud Management, AI Management and a Command Centre that reports across them.
No. The site offers a demo, a contact route and a free ROI calculator.