**License File Comparison Tool — Compare Licenses Automatically**

OpenLM's License File Comparison Tool for ServiceNow automatically compares license file versions, flags inconsistencies, and streamlines license management workflows — now with support for controlled license file deployment.

Are you tired of manually comparing complex license files? OpenLM's License Comparison Tool brings advanced license management capabilities to ServiceNow. With our powerful integration, you can now:

- Detect changes in license entitlements before they become problems

- Maintain an accurate inventory of software assets

- Generate detailed license comparison reports in CSV format

- Deploy new license files through a governed approval process

OpenLM's License Comparison Tool for ServiceNow is an essential solution for organizations seeking to:

- Bring automation and clarity to a complex process

- Leverage ServiceNow capabilities for broader IT license lifecycle management

- Save time, reduce costs, and mitigate compliance risks

**Key Features**

**Automated Comparisons**
Eliminate manual reviews and effortlessly compare different versions of license files. The tool automatically highlights changes in entitlements, user counts, expiration dates, and other critical parameters.

**Detailed Reporting**
Generate comprehensive comparison reports in CSV format, providing a clear and concise overview of all license discrepancies for audit, analysis, or record-keeping.

**Seamless ServiceNow Integration**
Leverage your existing ServiceNow platform to manage, review, and act on license changes. All comparison data and workflows stay within your ServiceNow environment, ensuring full traceability.

**Controlled License Deployment Workflow**
Easily deploy new license files directly from the application. On clicking **Deploy** , an RITM (Request Item) is automatically created with license file details. Deployment begins only after RITM approval, supporting a secure and compliant rollout process.

**Enhanced Visibility**
Gain insights into license usage and compliance. Identify potential risks, optimize license allocations, and prevent unexpected software costs.

**Improved Efficiency**
Free up IT and license managers by automating time-consuming manual comparisons, allowing teams to focus on higher-value tasks.

**Reduced Risk**
Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in license files to ensure continuous compliance with licensing agreements.

**System Requirements**

- Requires OpenLM New-Gen version (Annapurna Release)

**Release Notes**

**v1.3.0**

- Compare new license files with existing deployed license files

- Communicates with OpenLM Broker to fetch live license data

- Download comparison reports in CSV format

- Deploy new license files via RITM-based approval workflow within ServiceNow

- Spotting the difference in licenses.

- Comparison between existing and new license file.

- Comprehensive report of the comparison report.

- Option to download the soft copy of the comparison report in csv format.

- Uses the OpenLM Broker to fetch the existing license file.

- New license file deployment feature added.

- Upon clicking deploy, it will generate an RITM with details about the license file.

- Upon approval of the RITM, the deployment will begin.