Spiceworks

by Ziff Davis · Austin, United States · Since 2006

Free IT helpdesk.

Cybersecurity & endpoint protection IT service management & asset trackingFree

Starting price: Free
Free trial / plan: Always free; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.4; transparency & India fit

What is Spiceworks?

Spiceworks is cybersecurity & endpoint protection from Ziff Davis, based in Austin, United States and has been building software since 2006. Free IT helpdesk.

Cybersecurity products protect endpoints, email, networks and cloud workloads, and test applications for vulnerabilities. Indian vendors such as Quick Heal and Seqrite are strong in endpoint security; global vendors dominate enterprise.

It is completely free to use. Beyond cybersecurity & endpoint protection, Spiceworks also covers it service management & asset tracking.

What works well

+Completely free to use
+20 years in business — a mature, stable product
+Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Spiceworks features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Spiceworks adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Antivirus and endpoint detection (EDR)
Email security and phishing protection
Firewalls and network security
VPN and zero-trust access
Vulnerability scanning and pentesting
Security awareness training
SIEM and managed detection
Data loss prevention
Free plan to start without a card

Spiceworks pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Spiceworks charges. Spiceworks is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on spiceworks.com.

Specifications

Category: Cybersecurity & endpoint protection, IT service management & asset tracking
Vendor: Ziff Davis
Headquarters: Austin, United States
Founded: 2006
Pricing model: Free
Starting price: Free
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

₹600/mo

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Spiceworks — frequently asked questions

What is Spiceworks?+

Spiceworks is cybersecurity & endpoint protection by Ziff Davis. Free IT helpdesk.

How much does Spiceworks cost?+

Spiceworks is free to use.

Does Spiceworks offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Spiceworks offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Spiceworks made in India?+

No. Spiceworks is developed by Ziff Davis in Austin, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Spiceworks best suited for?+

Spiceworks suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cybersecurity & endpoint protection with it service management & asset tracking.

What are the best alternatives to Spiceworks?+

Popular alternatives in cybersecurity & endpoint protection include ManageEngine ADManager Plus, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Zoho Vault. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Spiceworks deployed?+

Spiceworks is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.