Best Application Dependency Mapping Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Dynatrace Kubernetes Monitoring is ranked #1 of 35 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Netdata and ManageEngine Applications Manager. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Netdata. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Dynatrace Kubernetes Monitoring at $1.40/mo.
Application dependency mapping software helps you examine connections among applications, services, and other mapped entities. Compare discovery approach and mapped entity limits alongside business service views, impact analysis, and real-time updates. Dynatrace Kubernetes Monitoring, Netdata, and ManageEngine Applications Manager are among the listed options. Deployment model can matter when considering fit for your environment, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional comparison points. Think about what relationships you need to see and what questions you need the mapping to answer; the listed criteria provide ways to assess how each tool represents and updates those connections.
35 application dependency mapping software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Dynatrace Kubernetes Monitoring iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$1.40/mo
- 2 Netdata iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$4.50/mo Deployment model: hybrid
- 3 ManageEngine Applications Manager iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$32.92/mo Deployment model: hybrid
- 4 Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Discovery approach: hybridDeployment model: hybrid
- 5 Qyrus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 6 New Relic Kubernetes Monitoring No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$29.08/mo
- 7 uControl Asset Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4£833.33/mo Discovery approach: hybridDeployment model: hybridReal-time updates: Yes
- 8 Backstage No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 9 Port No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$30/mo Deployment model: cloud
- 10 Flexera One IT Asset Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Discovery approach: hybridDeployment model: cloudReal-time updates: Yes
- 11 Fortiv No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Deployment model: cloudReal-time updates: Yes
- 12 Lansweeper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$199/mo
- 13 Mugato No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Discovery approach: agentlessDeployment model: hybridReal-time updates: Yes
- 14 OpenText Universal Discovery and CMDB No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Discovery approach: hybridDeployment model: hybridReal-time updates: Yes
- 15 SAP LeanIX Application Portfolio Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Discovery approach: agentlessDeployment model: cloudReal-time updates: Yes
- 16 NetBrain No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Deployment model: hybrid
- 17 ScienceLogic AI Platform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$5/mo Deployment model: hybrid
- 18 Ardoq Application Portfolio Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Discovery approach: agentlessDeployment model: cloudReal-time updates: Yes
- 19 Atatus API Analytics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 20 LogicMonitor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$16/mo Deployment model: hybrid
- 21 Tripl-i No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Discovery approach: hybridDeployment model: hybridReal-time updates: Yes
- 22 Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$32.92/mo Discovery approach: hybridDeployment model: hybridReal-time updates: Yes
- 23 Parny InfraMap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Discovery approach: hybridReal-time updates: Yes
- 24 ServiceNow Service Mapping No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Discovery approach: hybridDeployment model: hybridReal-time updates: Yes
- 25 Cloudamize No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
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Questions about this list
Which application dependency mapping software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Dynatrace Kubernetes Monitoring is ranked #1 of 35 with a score of 7.9. Netdata is second and ManageEngine Applications Manager third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Dynatrace Kubernetes Monitoring has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.40/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.