# Software Metering Organizations can quickly lose track of the number of software licenses delivered to their employees. Too often, applications are left unused, silently incurring unnecessary licensing costs over time. Use the Software Metering module to monitor applications and track how often employees are using them. Metering your software usage brings the necessary visibility to better understand and assess your IT landscape, allowing you to develop a tailored license optimization strategy to fit your needs. * [Getting started with Software Metering](/platform/user-guide/software-metering/getting-started-with-software-metering.md) * [Managing Software Metering](/platform/user-guide/software-metering/managing-software-metering.md) * [Software Metering NQL examples](/platform/user-guide/software-metering/software-metering-nql-examples.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/user-guide/software-metering.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.