Ivanti vs GLPI: Software Comparison 2026
Ivanti and GLPI can enter the same shortlist for different reasons. This page compares their positioning, pricing signals, AI and automation, implementation questions, and migration considerations.
Quick verdict
Ivanti is commonly evaluated by ITSM, Enterprise teams and is associated with ITSM, Enterprise, Endpoint. GLPI is commonly evaluated by ITSM, Free / open source teams and is associated with Open source, ITSM, Asset management. The better choice depends on the workflow you need to run, not only the feature checklist.
Ivanti vs GLPI comparison
| Factor | Ivanti | GLPI |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom pricing | Free plan available |
| G2 rating signal | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Best fit | ITSM, Enterprise | ITSM, Free / open source |
| Founded | 1985 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | South Jordan, USA | France (open-source project; commercial editor: Teclib) |
| Customer signal | 40,000+ | Not publicly disclosed |
AI and automation
Ivanti
Ivanti Neurons AI - predictive intelligence, automated remediation.
GLPI
No broad autonomous-AI claim is assumed. Evaluate GLPI primarily as open-source ITSM, helpdesk, and asset-management software.
Verify what the AI can actually do, which plans include it, how human escalation works, what knowledge sources it uses, and whether actions are recorded in audit logs.
When to choose Ivanti
Ivanti may be the stronger fit when its operating model, ecosystem, and implementation approach match your team.
- Enterprise ITSM
- Strong endpoint management
- Good for hybrid IT
Trade-offs to verify:
- Complex implementation
- Legacy feel in some modules
- Expensive
When to choose GLPI
GLPI may be the stronger fit when its operating model, ecosystem, and implementation approach match your team.
- Open-source ITSM and asset-management platform
- G2 lists a 4.6/5 rating from 40 reviews
- Capterra lists a 4.5/5 rating from 41 reviews
Trade-offs to verify:
- Self-hosting requires operational ownership
- Plugin compatibility and upgrades should be tested carefully
- Some reviewers mention reporting and integration limitations
Migration considerations
Help Desk Migration does not currently publish a standard automated route specifically for Ivanti and GLPI. Send the source platform, target platform, record types, volume, attachments, custom fields, and timeline for an individual feasibility assessment.
Before committing, verify users, organizations, tickets, comments, attachments, statuses, tags, custom fields, knowledge content, API limits, archived records, and whether a delta migration is needed near go-live.
FAQ
The main difference depends on use case, workflow depth, AI, integrations, implementation, governance, and total cost.
Neither is universally better. Test both products against real requests, reporting needs, integrations, and administration effort.
A custom feasibility assessment is required because the available migration scope depends on APIs, exports, data entities, and record relationships.