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# License management with the legacy Software Asset Management plugin

# License management with the legacy Software Asset Management plugin {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
The legacy Software Asset Management (com.snc.software_asset_management) plugin
allows asset managers to track and organize the number of licenses available to the
organization.

Software licenses are based on [models](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/bfGiMlPGFFo6_pmNtmDiLQ "Models are specific versions or various configurations of an asset. Models are used for managing and tracking assets through various ServiceNow platform asset applications, including Product Catalog, Asset Management, and Procurement.") that you create to organize software licenses in meaningful ways. Different
[license
calculation types](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/PFkhiUki5fkgyu~0HCKKrg "Default license calculation types are available with the legacy Software Asset Management (com.snc.software_asset_management) plugin.") determine how software is counted.

Software licenses can also be associated with a contract which enables a company to cover
software licenses for multiple assets or users. You can manage and track software contracts
using the [Contract Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Wul0MayninMPc8R658hQxQ "Manage and track contracts with the ServiceNow Contract Management application.")
application.