LemSubs vs Setyl
IT asset + SaaS management for SMBs — solid bundled offering, but assumes you have IT-ops needs
Setyl bundles IT asset management (laptops, monitors, peripherals, software licenses) with SaaS license tracking — useful if you're an IT manager at a 50–200 person company juggling both hardware and software inventory. The unified UI is a real advantage if asset tracking is half your job.
The SaaS module covers the basics: vendor catalog, renewal alerts, license counts, basic spend reporting. What it doesn't have is the deep subscription-optimization layer: no overlap detection across teams, no health scores, no cancel guides, no LTD tracking, no break-even math.
The product is broader but shallower on the subscription-specific axis. LemSubs is the better choice if subscriptions — not laptops — are the actual problem you're trying to solve. We don't track hardware, and we won't try to.
We just go deep on subscription management. **Decision framework.** Choose Setyl if asset tracking (hardware + software) is half your job and you want one tool for both. Choose LemSubs if subscriptions are the real problem and you handle hardware via a separate MDM.
Run both if you're an IT manager who owns hardware in Setyl but wants the deeper subscription intelligence (overlap, health, cancel guides) for the SaaS portion of your stack.
Setyl pricing
From ~$1.50/employee/mo (asset module) + add-ons for SaaS and integrations
Setyl is best for
SMB IT managers wanting one tool for laptops, monitors, peripherals, software licenses, and SaaS subscriptions in one inventory.
Where Setyl wins
- Hardware + software in one inventory
- Per-employee pricing scales reasonably for SMB
- Good for IT-ops-led SMBs
- Decent integrations with G Suite and Microsoft 365
- Useful if asset tracking is part of your role
Where Setyl falls short
- SaaS module is broader but shallower than dedicated tools
- No overlap detection, health scoring, or cancel guides
- Per-employee pricing adds up past 50 seats
- Hardware focus means SaaS roadmap moves slower
- Less mature than dedicated SaaSM platforms
Moving from Setyl to LemSubs
- In Setyl, export your software inventory (Software -> Export)
- Sign up for LemSubs and Smart Import the file
- Map Setyl 'Assigned to' to LemSubs Business Owners
- Migrate renewal dates and contract terms
- Continue using Setyl for hardware tracking; use LemSubs for the subscription layer
Frequently asked questions
Setyl or LemSubs?
Setyl if you also need to track laptops, monitors, and physical assets. LemSubs if subscriptions are the actual problem and the rest is noise.
Can we use both?
Yes — Setyl for hardware, LemSubs for SaaS depth. Many SMB IT teams run this split because no single tool nails both.
What about device-software linkage?
Setyl wins here — it ties software licenses to specific devices. LemSubs treats subscriptions as their own object, owned by people not devices. Different mental models for different problems.