# Open iT LicenseAnalyzer > Open iT LicenseAnalyzer™ is a software asset management solution that tracks, analyzes, and optimizes enterprise software license usage to reduce costs, improve compliance, and increase operational efficiency. LicenseAnalyzer supports thousands of applications and licensing models with real-time and historical analytics. ## Optimization levels - [Level 1 - Runtime Usage](https://openit.com/open-it-licenseanalyzer-level-1-visibility-in-engineering-software-license-management/): Collect usage data from a wide range of sources to meter checked-out licenses or predictions. - [Level 2 - True Active Usage](https://openit.com/open-it-licenseanalyzer-level-2-accountability-through-true-active-usage/): Meter the activity levels of all standalone or server-based applications, cloud or on-premise to determine whether the applications are truly being actively used. - [Level 3 - Managed Usage](https://openit.com/licenseanalyzer-level-3-automated-license-harvesting-for-maximum-efficiency/): Automate license optimization. ## Supported License Managers and Applications - [Supported License Managers](https://openit.com/products/supported-license-managers/): Over 90 license managers are supported. - [Supported Applications](https://openit.com/products/which-applications-are-metered-by-open-it/): Over 6000 applications are supported. ## Plug-ins - [LicensePredictor](https://openit.com/products/licensepredictor/): Forecasting and anomaly detection tool that analyzes current and historical usage data to predict future trends in license usage. - [CLIMS](https://openit.com/products/clims/): Advanced system that provides administrators a centralized portal for the administration and management of license files and license servers. - [LicensePlanner](https://openit.com/products/licenseplanner/): Aligning IT with business strategy boils down to how business unit managers make decisions about financing. ## Solutions using LicenseAnalyzer - [Enterprise-wide Monitoring](https://openit.com/solutions/enterprise-wide-monitoring/): Obtain an accurate overview of IT assets - [IT Chargeback](https://openit.com/solutions/enable-it-chargeback/): Simplify audit and enable IT chargeback - [Optimize License Usage](https://openit.com/solutions/optimize-license-usage/): Track and recover unused software licenses ## Latest Blogs - [ArcGIS Pro Migration: Sustaining Success After ArcGIS Desktop Retirement](https://openit.com/arcgis-pro-migration/): - [Improving Transparency & Accountability in Federal Software Spending with Open iT](https://openit.com/federal-software-spending-open-it/): - [Open iT StorageAnalyzer: Overcome Growing Storage in Business](https://openit.com/storageanalyzer-open-it/): ## Whitepapers - [Cost Allocation and IT Chargeback](https://openit.com/resources/whitepapers/cost-allocation-and-it-chargeback/): Addressing the methodology of IT chargeback based on metering of IT resource consumption. - [The Path to Elastic Licensing](https://openit.com/resources/whitepapers/the-path-to-elastic-licensing/): Exploring the changing software market as it has gradually evolved away from the traditional licensing models toward the increasingly popular flexible models. - [Rising Use of Subscription and Pay-per-Use Software Licensing Models](https://openit.com/resources/whitepapers/rising-use-of-subscription-and-pay-per-use-software-licensing-models/): Software licensing is shifting from perpetual models to subscription and pay-per-use approaches driven by cloud and SaaS adoption. ## Customer Stories - [Energy Supermajor](https://openit.com/resources/customer-success-stories/energy-supermajor/): Drilling Down on Digital Inefficiencies with License Optimization & Harvesting - [Aibel](https://openit.com/resources/customer-success-stories/aibel/): Leverage Usage Data for License Optimization and Better Vendor Negotiation - [Mitta Oy](https://openit.com/resources/customer-success-stories/mitta-oy/): Mitta Oy uses Open iT to gain IT visibility, reduces Autodesk licenses by 50% ## Optional ### Products - [LicenseAnalyzer](https://openit.com/products/licenseanalyzer/): Align engineering software resources with business needs to reduce expenses - [StorageAnalyzer](https://openit.com/products/storageanalyzer/): Discover storage usage trends, cut IT costs, budget more accurately, and prevent system failures associated with mismanagements of storage resources - [ComputeAnalyzer](https://openit.com/products/computeanalyzer/): Accurate view of on-premise system utilization including GRID, high-performance computers, and servers ### Plugins - [LicensePredictor](https://openit.com/products/licensepredictor/): Go beyond monitoring and harness usage data for forecasting - [LicensePlanner](https://openit.com/products/licenseplanner/): Fair and accurate chargeback and financial integration solution within your organization - [CLIMS](https://openit.com/products/clims/): Manage license servers and license expiration status in real-time ### Point Solutions - [Analyzer for Ansys Software](https://openit.com/products/analyzer-for-ansys-software/): Manage Ansys resources, investment to ensure maximum utilization and ROI of these valuable assets - [Analyzer for Autodesk Licensing](https://openit.com/products/analyzer-for-autodesk-licensing/): Cut software license costs and reduce wastage on license usage by monitoring activity levels of all Autodesk applications regardless of licensing type - [Analyzer for MathWorks Licensing](https://openit.com/products/analyzer-for-mathworks-licensing/): Understand MATLAB and its toolboxes usage across your organization - [Optimizer for SAP Licensing](https://openit.com/products/optimizer-for-sap-licensing/): Achieve a clear view of purchased licenses and current licensing ### Solutions - [Enterprise-wide Monitoring](https://openit.com/solutions/enterprise-wide-monitoring/): Obtain an accurate overview of IT assets - [IT Chargeback](https://openit.com/solutions/enable-it-chargeback/): Charge departments, projects, or individuals based on usage. - [Technology Adoption](https://openit.com/solutions/technology-adoption/): Draw on usage data to spot misuse of licenses and version adoption. - [Vendor Negotiation](https://openit.com/solutions/vendor-negotiation/): Support vendor negotiations through in-depth analysis. Attain better negotiating position. - [ROI Analysis](https://openit.com/solutions/roi-analysis/): Calculate and improve the ROI of every software investment. Build a strong justification for license investments. - [Optimize License Usage](https://openit.com/solutions/optimize-license-usage/): Saves costs by harvesting idle licenses and simulating the best license agreements. Improve software ROI by automating license optimization. ### Resources - [Blogs](https://openit.com/resources/blogs/): A collection of Open iT blogs - [Customer Success Stories](https://openit.com/resources/customer-success-stories/): A collection of Open iT customer success stories - [Infographics](https://openit.com/resources/infographics/): A collection of Open iT infographics - [Webinars](https://openit.com/resources/webinars/): A collection of Open iT webinars - [Presentations](https://openit.com/resources/presentations/): A collection of Open iT presentations - [White Papers](https://openit.com/resources/whitepapers/): A collection of Open iT white papers - [Events](https://openit.com/resources/events/): A collection of Open iT events including past and upcoming events - [Knowledge Base](https://openit.com/resources/knowledge-base/): The Open iT Knowledge Base including demo videos, configuration, interface guides, etc. - [Documentation](https://docs.openit.com/): The Open iT Documentation - [Training](https://openit.com/resources/training/): Empower yourself and your team. Discover Open iT’s training courses. - [Open iT Certifications](https://openit.com/resources/certification-information/): Earn certifications to demonstrate proficiency with Open iT Systems and advance in your career. - [ServiceNow Integration](https://openit.com/servicenow/integration/): Get visibility of engineering licenses in your ServiceNow Dashboard - [Glossary](https://openit.com/resources/glossary/): Quick-reference glossary clarifying key licensing, cloud, and cost-optimization terms—cutting jargon and unifying your team’s Open iT conversations. ### Partnership - [Partner with Open iT](https://openit.com/partnership/partners/): To drive innovation and address the challenges of digital waste. Open iT fosters a diverse partner ecosystem dedicated to sophisticated software license management. - [Partner Portal](https://openit.com/partnership/partner-portal/): The Open iT Partner Portal - [Open iT Customer Portal](https://portal.openit.com/): The Open iT Customer Portal ### About Open iT - [Company Profile](https://openit.com/about-us/): Everything about Open iT - [Management](https://openit.com/about-us/management/): The Open iT Management - [News](https://openit.com/our-news/): News related to Open iT - [Careers](https://openit.com/careers/): Open iT Careers ### Contacts - [Newsletter](https://openit.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/): The Open iT Newsletter - [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/openitinc): The Open iT LinkedIn account - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxu-8EmGofkzh8PZLZftPDA/): The Open iT YouTube account - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OpeniTInc/): The Open iT Facebook account - [Twitter/X](https://x.com/OpeniTInc): The Open iT Twitter/X account