IT teams in Japan face a particular choice when they need a tool to track their computers, mobile devices, software and licenses. Japanese vendors lead the local market with tools focused on PC control and information leak prevention. Organizations with sites in Japan and abroad also weigh IT Asset Management (ITAM) software built to follow each asset across its lifecycle and across countries.
This guide compares six options for IT Asset Management software in Japan: four Japanese endpoint control suites and two ITAM platforms with a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Each one is reviewed against what matters for teams operating in Japan: where the data is hosted, whether the tool can manage devices outside the country, how it is deployed, and what it costs.
The 6 best IT Asset Management software options in Japan
The six tools below answer the Japanese criteria in different ways: four are endpoint control suites from Japanese vendors, and two are ITAM platforms with a CMDB built for inventories that span several sites. Every feature, hosting detail and price comes from each vendor's official pages, checked in October 2026, and the list follows no particular order.
- InvGate Asset Management: best for organizations that need one inventory and one CMDB for headquarters and subsidiaries in several countries.
- SKYSEA Client View®: best for organizations in Japan that put information leak prevention and PC control first.
- LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition: best for teams that manage PCs and smartphones together from the cloud.
- AssetView: best for organizations that want leak prevention, PC updates, Asset Management and Software as a Service (SaaS) management in one suite.
- ISM CloudOne®: best for teams that want a cloud suite for Asset Management and endpoint security with a three-language interface.
- ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud: best for teams that want a cloud ITAM tool with a CMDB and data stored in Japan.
Quick comparison
The table summarizes what each vendor's official pages state about deployment, hosting, languages, use outside Japan, trials and pricing. A cell marked "Not stated" means the official pages checked in October 2026 don't cover that point.
Methodology
This list was built to help IT teams in Japan compare IT Asset Management tools against local criteria: data hosting, use outside Japan, deployment, free trials and pricing. Each card follows the same structure, so the tools can be read side by side.
InvGate develops and markets IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Asset Management solutions, so it is an active participant in this market and may compete with some of the vendors mentioned. The goal of this article is to provide accurate, transparent and practical information.
This article is not a ranking, and the tools are not ordered by priority, score or level of recommendation. It is a curated selection that reflects different needs, budgets and operational realities.
All information comes from public sources, including official vendor documentation, product pages and pricing pages, plus verified user reviews from Gartner Peer Insights, G2, Capterra and ITreview, Japan's B2B software review platform. Feature and pricing claims come only from official vendor pages, ratings come from the review platforms, and all sources were accessed in October 2026.
InvGate Asset Management
InvGate Asset Management: 5-minute demo
InvGate Asset Management is an ITAM platform with a CMDB that keeps hardware, software, cloud resources and contracts in one inventory, from purchase to disposal. Its customers operate across more than 50 countries, and the product is available in several languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch. InvGate was recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Hardware Asset Management Tools, its second consecutive year in the research.
It is best for organizations that run IT from Japan and abroad and need one inventory and one CMDB for headquarters and every subsidiary, with each local team working on its own sites. Dia Argentina, a supermarket chain with more than 1,000 stores, built an inventory of more than 28,000 assets with 100% visibility using InvGate Asset Management.
InvGate Asset Management features
The platform combines automated discovery with lifecycle, financial and relationship data for every asset. These are the capabilities that matter most for an organization with sites in several countries:
- Automated discovery through the Agent, network discovery and integrations with Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Google Workspace, AWS and Microsoft Azure.
- QR codes and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags for assets without an IP address, with physical audits from the mobile app.
- A CMDB that maps the connections between Configuration Items (CIs) automatically.
- Lifecycle and financial data, including acquisition cost, depreciation, warranties and contracts.
- Software detection, authorization policies to flag unauthorized installations, and software deployment.
- Health rules that flag devices with missing antivirus, disabled encryption or pending OS updates.
- Unlimited nested locations, with permissions set at the location level.
- Cloud or on-premise deployment, with data residency options for country-specific requirements.
InvGate Asset Management pros
Reviewers highlight having all asset data in one place, which improves control over inventory records, and an interface that is easy to learn and navigate. They also value the different ways to populate the inventory (network discovery, agents and manual entry) and responsive customer support. Our research adds the choice of deployment, since the same product runs in the cloud or on-premise.
InvGate Asset Management cons
Some reviewers want more customization options for reports and dashboards, and a few mention a learning curve because of the number of features. One reviewer on Capterra also finds integrations with third-party tools harder to set up than in other products.
InvGate Asset Management ratings and sources
As of October 2026, InvGate Asset Management maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.8 out of 5 stars.
- G2: 4.7 out of 5 stars.
- Capterra: 4.4 out of 5 stars.
- ITreview: no published listing.
InvGate Asset Management pricing
InvGate Asset Management pricing is based on IP devices, and each IP device includes two non-IP devices, such as monitors or peripherals. A 30-day free trial is available with no credit card required, and the plans are:
- Starter: $1,499 per year, fixed price, for 500 IP devices.
- Pro: $5 per IP device per year, starting at $2,500 per year, for 500 to 5,000 IP devices.
- Enterprise: custom pricing starting at $12,000 per year, for up to 1,000,000 IP devices, with data residency options, on-premise hosting and dedicated servers.
SKYSEA Client View
SKYSEA Client View, developed by Sky Co., Ltd., describes itself as a tool that supports information leak prevention and IT asset operation, with the functions needed to run a wide range of IT devices and software safely. It comes as an on-premise edition and as cloud editions, and Sky says it serves deployments from a few devices to more than 1,000.
According to its cloud service specification, the cloud editions run on Microsoft Azure in a Japanese region, and Sky does not support use of the cloud service outside Japan. It is best for organizations in Japan that put information leak prevention, operation logs and PC control first.
SKYSEA Client View features
Sky groups the product's functions into a dozen areas on its features page. The ones most relevant to Asset Management are:
- Asset Management for the hardware and software ledger.
- Log management for operation logs.
- Device management, including control of USB devices and removable media.
- Software Asset Management (SAM), which links hardware, software and license information.
- Cyber attack countermeasures and security management.
- MDM for smartphones and tablets.
- Reports and server auditing.
SKYSEA Client View pros
Reviewers on ITreview highlight the remote control function, which lets IT staff support users without leaving their desks, and the single view of hardware, software and devices for each PC. They also rate the detailed operation logs as useful for investigations.
SKYSEA Client View cons
Several reviewers report slow performance during large log searches and on lower-spec PCs. The number of functions makes it hard for new administrators to get started, and some reviewers consider license and maintenance costs high compared with other tools.
SKYSEA Client View ratings and sources
As of October 2026, SKYSEA Client View maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: no published listing.
- G2: not enough reviews.
- Capterra: not enough reviews.
- ITreview: 4.0 out of 5 stars.
SKYSEA Client View pricing
Sky does not publish prices on its website because costs vary by conditions, and quotes come from authorized resellers, as its FAQ explains. For evaluation, Sky lends the on-premise edition for three months with 10 client PCs through its evaluation page.
LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition
LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition, by MOTEX Inc., is a cloud tool for managing PCs and smartphones from one place, which MOTEX presents as IT Asset Management and MDM. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
According to its FAQ, the service runs in AWS data centers in the Tokyo region, and it can be used overseas under conditions that MOTEX explains on request. On English and Chinese Windows, the client app displays its text in English. It is best for teams that want to manage PCs and smartphones together from the cloud.
LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition features
MOTEX lists the cloud edition's functions by operating system on its feature list. The main groups are:
- Asset Management: device information, peripherals and installed apps, plus app and file distribution.
- Operation logs for PCs (logons, file operations, web access and peripheral connections) and usage logs for mobile devices.
- SaaS management for Windows and macOS.
- Removable media control and Windows update management.
- Remote lock and wipe for lost devices.
LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition pros
Reviewers on ITreview value managing Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices from one console and describe the interface as simple. They also appreciate running it without a management server on site, along with automatic asset collection and detailed logs for audits.
LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition cons
Some reviewers say it takes time to find specific settings or device details in the console. Others report that iPhone and Mac features lag behind Windows, and a few ask for clearer setup documentation.
LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition ratings and sources
As of October 2026, LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: no published listing.
- G2: no published listing for the cloud edition.
- Capterra: not enough reviews.
- ITreview: 4.0 out of 5 stars.
LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager Cloud Edition pricing
LANSCOPE pricing is per device per year, and all prices are shown excluding tax. Under Plan II, the license fees are ¥3,600 per year for Light A (¥300 per month), ¥6,000 for Basic (¥500 per month) and ¥4,800 for Light B (¥400 per month), plus an initial fee of ¥30,000 per company. Plan I charges a registration fee of ¥6,800 per device and lower annual license fees: ¥1,200 for Light A, ¥3,600 for Basic and ¥2,400 for Light B. A free trial covers all functions for 60 days on up to 10 devices.
AssetView
AssetView, by Hammock Corporation, presents itself as an integrated IT operations management tool that supports IT Asset Management and information leak prevention. It is offered as cloud services, including AssetView Cloud+, and as an on-premise edition.
Its FAQ says AssetView supports English and Chinese operating systems besides Japanese and is used by customers with overseas sites and subsidiaries. In AssetView Cloud+, the web console displays in Japanese or English, and the product assumes that each device's clock is set to Japan Standard Time (JST). It is best for organizations that want leak prevention, PC update management, IT Asset Management and SaaS management in one suite.
AssetView features
Hammock organizes AssetView Cloud+ into four areas on its feature detail page, with MDM and web filtering as options. The main functions are:
- Information leak prevention: operation logs, device control for USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and detection of hardware on the network that has no AssetView client.
- PC update management for Windows updates, Microsoft Defender definitions and Microsoft 365.
- IT Asset Management: hardware and software inventory, license tracking against installed counts, and remote desktop connections.
- SaaS management: a SaaS ledger, license assignment, account provisioning and shadow IT detection.
AssetView pros
Reviewers on ITreview highlight automatic inventory collection and license tracking from one console, along with clear visibility into whether patches were applied. They also value the remote console and operation logs for user support and compliance checks.
AssetView cons
Several reviewers find the interface complex, especially the filter settings in operation log searches, and some report slow console responses. Others mention late support for new Windows 11 feature updates and functions, such as screen recording, that need separate licenses.
AssetView ratings and sources
As of October 2026, AssetView maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: no published listing.
- G2: not enough reviews.
- Capterra: not enough reviews.
- ITreview: 3.7 out of 5 stars.
AssetView pricing
Hammock does not publish a price list because prices depend on each customer's environment, as the same FAQ explains, so quotes come through its sales team. Trials are proposed after Hammock reviews each customer's requirements, and device loans come with conditions.
ISM CloudOne
ISM CloudOne, by QualitySoft Corporation, is a cloud service that combines IT Asset Management with endpoint security, and it runs without a management server on the customer's side. QualitySoft's security policy states that data is stored in AWS in the Tokyo region.
Its global management page says the service can manage devices at every site, in Japan and abroad, and that both the client and the admin environment support Japanese, English and Chinese. Its terms of service limit the service area to Japan unless the contract states otherwise, and use outside that area requires prior written notice and QualitySoft's approval. It is best for teams that want a cloud suite for Asset Management and endpoint security with a three-language interface.
ISM CloudOne features
QualitySoft groups the functions into security, IT Asset Management, Windows operations and smart device management on its functions page. The main ones are:
- Security: automated vulnerability checks, prohibited software control, external device control, operation logs, URL filtering and behavior detection.
- IT Asset Management: hardware and software Asset Management, file and software distribution, remote control and Active Directory integration.
- Windows operations: Windows Update management support, Defender control and BitLocker management.
- Smart device management (MDM) and global management for overseas sites.
ISM CloudOne pros
Reviewers on ITreview value the low cost of getting started and a dashboard that shows the status of all managed devices on one screen. They also highlight remote control for solving issues at distant sites and operation logs for audits.
ISM CloudOne cons
Some reviewers find device search clumsy because it cannot be used like a filter, and others say initial setup takes time to understand. A few report that remote connections can become unstable depending on the network.
ISM CloudOne ratings and sources
As of October 2026, ISM CloudOne maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: no published listing.
- G2: not enough reviews.
- Capterra: not enough reviews.
- ITreview: 3.9 out of 5 stars.
ISM CloudOne pricing
QualitySoft offers a reference price list for download from its pricing page and does not show prices on the page itself. The free trial lasts 30 days from account creation and covers up to 10 managed PCs.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud is the cloud edition of ManageEngine's ITAM tool, and ManageEngine's Japanese site presents it as a platform for tracking IT assets across multiple sites and departments. ManageEngine also sells AssetExplorer worldwide in cloud and on-premise editions.
The Japanese product page says the service runs in ManageEngine data centers around the world, with the region chosen at sign-up, and that data from Japan is stored in a data center in Japan. ManageEngine's data center page lists Tokyo as a primary facility and Osaka as a secondary one. It is best for teams that want a cloud ITAM tool with a CMDB and data stored in Japan.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud features
ManageEngine's Japanese product page describes the main capabilities included as standard in the cloud edition. They include:
- Agentless discovery of hardware and software assets.
- Inventory management for hardware and software.
- Software license usage and compliance tracking.
- Purchase, vendor and contract management.
- A CMDB that consolidates Configuration Items as a trusted source of information.
- Custom workflows that automate the asset lifecycle.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud pros
Reviewers highlight automated discovery, including agentless scanning, which keeps hardware and software records current with less effort. They also value lifecycle tracking with reminders for warranty and contract renewals, and reports that simplify audit preparation.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud cons
Some reviewers say report customization is limited and that credentials and discovery rules need manual setup, with assets on other subnets or behind a Virtual Private Network (VPN) sometimes requiring extra work. Others mention that vendor and contract data can't be imported in bulk.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud ratings and sources
As of October 2026, ManageEngine AssetExplorer maintains the following ratings across software review platforms:
- Gartner Peer Insights: 4.4 out of 5 stars.
- G2: 4.2 out of 5 stars.
- Capterra: 4.6 out of 5 stars.
- ITreview: no published listing.
ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud pricing
AssetExplorer Cloud pricing in Japan is an annual license by number of IT assets, with all prices shown excluding tax and maintenance support included. Plans start at ¥233,000 per year for 250 IT assets and reach ¥3,122,000 per year for 10,000 IT assets, with 200 technicians included as standard. The Japanese product page offers a 30-day free trial.
What IT teams in Japan need from ITAM software
Choosing a tool in Japan starts with understanding the two kinds of products in this list, then checking where the data lives under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and how far the tool reaches beyond Japan. Japan's own cybersecurity guidance adds a fourth angle, because it asks companies to know their assets across domestic and overseas sites.
Endpoint control vs. IT Asset Management
The four Japanese tools in this list are built around the PC fleet. SKYSEA Client View, LANSCOPE, AssetView and ISM CloudOne collect hardware and software inventory through a client installed on each device and combine it with operation logs, device control, update management and MDM, and their vendors present them as tools for information leak prevention or endpoint security as much as for Asset Management.
IT Asset Management covers each asset from purchase to disposal: costs, contracts, warranties, owners, locations and the relationships between Configuration Items in a CMDB, which is the scope of InvGate Asset Management and ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud. The two types can work together, with an endpoint suite for security and daily PC control and an ITAM platform with a CMDB that keeps the record of what the organization owns and how it connects.
APPI and where asset data lives
Asset records hold personal data, such as the names and email addresses of the people assigned to each device, so they fall under Japan's personal data protection law. Article 28 of the APPI sets conditions before a business provides personal data to a third party in a foreign country: the person's consent after receiving information about that country's protection system, a recipient that maintains equivalent measures, or a country designated by Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC).
Japan and the European Union (EU) have recognized each other's data protection systems since January 23, 2019, which simplifies transfers between Japanese organizations and their European subsidiaries. Teams that prefer to keep asset data in Japan can pick a tool hosted in a Japanese region or run an on-premise tool in their own data center, and should confirm the details with their legal advisors.
One inventory for headquarters and overseas subsidiaries
A Japanese company with subsidiaries in other countries, or a global company with a branch in Japan, needs one inventory where every site reports into the same records and each local IT team sees its own scope. The Hardware Asset Management software behind that inventory has to accept devices outside Japan, work in English for local staff and handle different time zones.
The official terms differ widely on this point. SKYSEA's cloud editions are not supported outside Japan, ISM CloudOne's terms require QualitySoft's written approval for use outside Japan, LANSCOPE's cloud edition can be used overseas under conditions, and AssetView Cloud+ assumes device clocks are set to JST, while ITAM platforms such as InvGate Asset Management and ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud are designed for inventories that span several sites.
What Japan's cybersecurity guidelines say about IT assets
The Cybersecurity Management Guidelines Ver 3.0, published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA), ask companies to identify the digital environment, services and information used in their business, and where that information is stored and handled. The check sheet that accompanies the guidelines also lists asset, configuration and patch management of critical systems as a measure.
The guidelines extend that scope to domestic and overseas bases and to group companies, so the inventory they describe covers much more than headquarters. For a company with subsidiaries, one inventory across every country is the practical way to show which assets exist, who owns them and how they are protected.
How to roll out InvGate Asset Management in a Japanese organization
A rollout for a company with sites in Japan and abroad starts with the hosting decision and ends with one CMDB that every subsidiary feeds. These four steps show what each stage solves for an organization that operates in several countries.
Choose where your data lives
InvGate Asset Management runs in InvGate's cloud, with data residency options for country-specific requirements, or on-premise on the company's own infrastructure, so asset data stays where the legal and IT teams decide. InvGate holds SOC 2 Type II attestation, ISO 27001:2022 certification and ISO 9001 certification and meets General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, with details on its security page.
Discover what's connected
Each subsidiary installs the Agent on its computers and runs network discovery for printers, switches and other connected devices, while integrations bring in data from tools such as Microsoft Intune, Jamf and Google Workspace. Everything lands in the same inventory, where discovered devices can be converted into assets in bulk.
Tag assets without an IP address
Monitors, docking stations and other peripherals have no IP address, so they are tracked with QR codes or RFID tags linked to their asset records. Local teams can run physical audits from the mobile app and reconcile what they find with the inventory.
Build one CMDB and lifecycle across subsidiaries
The CMDB maps the connections between Configuration Items, so headquarters can see how the infrastructure in each country depends on shared systems. Locations can be nested without limit (country, city, office, floor), and permissions set at the location level let each subsidiary's IT team work on its own branch while headquarters keeps the full view.
Lifecycle and financial data completes each record with acquisition cost, depreciation, warranties and contracts. Refresh and budget decisions then rely on the same information in every country.
Conclusion
IT Asset Management software in Japan comes in two shapes: endpoint control suites that lead Japanese comparison lists, and ITAM platforms with a CMDB that follow each asset across sites and countries. For a company with headquarters in Japan and subsidiaries abroad, or a global company with a Japanese branch, the deciding questions are where the data lives, whether the tool is allowed outside Japan and whether every site can share one inventory.
InvGate Asset Management gives that organization one inventory and one CMDB for every country, in the cloud or on-premise. Start a free trial to test it with your own devices, or talk to Sales to plan a rollout across your subsidiaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover the questions IT teams in Japan raise most often when they compare tools. Each one draws on the vendor pages and official sources cited in this article.
Do you need to host IT asset data in Japan?
Japan's APPI sets conditions for providing personal data, such as the names of assigned users, to a third party in a foreign country, and Japan and the EU recognize each other's data protection systems. Teams that prefer to keep data in Japan can choose a tool that states Japanese hosting, such as LANSCOPE, ISM CloudOne, SKYSEA's cloud editions or ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud, or run an on-premise deployment, such as InvGate Asset Management, on their own servers.
Can Japanese IT Asset Management tools manage devices outside Japan?
It depends on the tool and its terms. SKYSEA's cloud editions are not supported outside Japan, ISM CloudOne requires QualitySoft's written approval for use outside its service area, LANSCOPE's cloud edition can be used overseas under conditions, and AssetView supports English and Chinese operating systems and is used at overseas sites.
How much does an IT Asset Management tool cost?
InvGate Asset Management, LANSCOPE and ManageEngine AssetExplorer Cloud publish their prices, and ISM CloudOne offers a reference price list for download. SKYSEA Client View and AssetView quote prices through their sales teams or resellers, and each card above links to the official page behind every figure.
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