Best Network Discovery Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Domotz is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of LOGINventory and runZero. The best-ranked option with a free plan is LOGINventory. The lowest first paid tier on this page is LOGINventory at €0.54/mo.
Finding devices across a network starts with knowing what needs to be visible and how discovery should work. Compared on asset inventory, discovered asset limit, discovery method, network scope, scheduled discovery, SNMP discovery, and topology mapping, these tools offer several dimensions to weigh for network visibility. Fing Security, Domotz, and LOGINventory are among the entries to consider. Check whether a free plan is available and what paid-from pricing is listed, alongside the discovery capabilities that fit your environment. The right comparison depends on the assets you need to track, the network areas in scope, and whether scheduled or SNMP-based discovery matters to your work.
31 network discovery 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 Domotz iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$1.50/mo
- 2 LOGINventory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2€0.54/mo
- 3 runZero No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free
- 4 Fing Security iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$5.83/mo Discovery method: hybridAsset inventory: Yes
- 5 Lansweeper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$199/mo
- 6 Netdisco No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 7 ServiceNow Discovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 8 OCS Inventory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8€189/mo Discovery method: hybridAsset inventory: Yes
- 9 IP Fabric No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 10 Device42 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 11 NetBrain No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 12 LanTopoLog No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Discovery method: agentlessTopology mapping: YesAsset inventory: Yes
- 13 LANState No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Discovery method: agentlessTopology mapping: YesAsset inventory: Yes
- 14 ManageEngine OpUtils No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 15 Auvik Network Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2
- 16 Total Network Inventory No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Discovery method: hybridTopology mapping: YesAsset inventory: Yes
- 17 Docusnap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0€38.75/mo
- 18 SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 19 Gluware No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8
- 20 Faddom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8
- 21 Forward Enterprise No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 22 NetworkTonic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Discovery method: agentlessTopology mapping: YesAsset inventory: Yes
- 23 Wireless Network Watcher No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Discovery method: agentlessTopology mapping: NoAsset inventory: Yes
- 24 Alloy Discovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 25 NetLab Discovery No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Discovery method: agentlessAsset inventory: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which network discovery software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Domotz is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 8.8. LOGINventory is second and runZero third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, LOGINventory has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.54/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.