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Alloy Discovery
East Hanover, New Jersey, USA
What it is
Alloy Discovery is an on-premises network discovery and inventory solution for identifying and tracking computers, servers, network devices, and other equipment. Inventory Analyzer versions for Windows, Linux, and Mac collect hardware configuration, operating system, installed software, and network settings in audit snapshots. Direct Network Scan audits local Windows, Linux, and macOS computers without standalone agents on remote systems, while standalone agents support remote, network-folder, portable, offsite, and non-networked audits. Scanning can run on demand or on schedules across network segments, discovering PCs, Chromebooks, servers, and IP-enabled devices. SNMP collects information from printers, scanners, hubs, routers, and other networked equipment. Chromebook audits use Google Directory Audit and the Google Admin API. Software discovery uses platform-specific registry, package, and application data. The product can create topology maps and synchronize snapshots with Alloy Navigator Enterprise.
For and against
For
- Agentless scanning covers local network computers
- Standalone agents support offsite audits
- SNMP discovers network equipment
- Scheduled scans cover network segments
- Topology maps show network structure
Against
- Detailed file recognition is Windows-only
- Navigator synchronization requires Enterprise
- Audit licenses apply to auto-discovered computers
- Deployment requires on-premises installation
The verdict
Alloy Discovery offers broad discovery methods for hardware, software, and network assets across Windows, Linux, macOS, and Chromebooks. Review licensing and integration requirements when planning an on-premises deployment.
Who it suits
It suits IT teams needing on-premises inventory, network discovery, software monitoring, and audits across mixed operating systems and devices. A free, fully functional trial includes technical support and licensing for participating staff.
Plans and prices
Alloy Discovery Enterprise
Audit license required for auto-discovered physical or virtual computers; manually created or imported computers and hardware assets are free
Read 8 Oct 2026 · alloysoftware.com
On the record
- Alloy Navigator integration
- Alloy Discovery can synchronize audit snapshots with Alloy Navigator Enterprise, where inventory data supports configuration and software asset management.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Chromebooks
- Chromebooks can be audited on demand or on a schedule through Google Directory Audit, which imports audit data via the Google Admin API.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- Alloy Software Inc. says it is US-based and was started in New York City in 2002.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Custom integrations
- Administrators can configure integrations that launch PowerShell commands, scripts, or external programs from the desktop application.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Database requirements
- Supported database engines include Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The 2026 installation guide covers on-premises installation, database creation, migration, and server component configuration.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware and software inventory
- Its audit tools collect hardware, operating system, and installed software information, with optional detailed file scanning on Windows.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integration limitation
- The documented Alloy Discovery synchronization with Alloy Navigator is available for Alloy Navigator Enterprise only.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License monitoring
- The standalone edition can monitor software licenses in the Alloy Discovery Desktop App; when integrated with Alloy Navigator 26, license management is done in Alloy Navigator consoles.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network devices
- Alloy Discovery collects inventory data about networked printers, scanners, hubs, routers, and other devices via SNMP.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network discovery
- The maker describes on-demand and scheduled agentless scanning across network segments to discover PCs, Chromebooks, servers, and IP-enabled devices.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network mapping
- The maker says it can generate a network topology view and customizable maps, and show devices connected to switch ports.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network scanning
- Direct Network Scan can audit Windows, Linux, and macOS computers on a local network without installing standalone audit agents on remote computers.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Offsite audits
- Standalone audit agents support remote, network-folder, and portable audits, including audits of offsite and non-networked computers.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing limits
- The pricing page says an audit license is required only for auto-discovered physical or virtual computers, while manually created or imported computers and hardware assets are free.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product version
- The Alloy Discovery Enterprise release notes list version 2026.1 as the latest available version and were updated July 22, 2026.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Alloy Discovery Enterprise detects, audits, and continually tracks physical and virtual computers, servers, printers, switches, routers, and other network equipment.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Software discovery
- Software discovery uses Windows registry data, Linux package management data, and macOS application bundle information; detailed file recognition is available for Windows only.docs.alloysoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
