Head-to-head · Network Topology Mapping Software
Datadog Network Performance Monitoring vs Auvik Network Management
Datadog Network Performance Monitoring leads on 0 checks, Auvik Network Management on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDatadog Network Performance Monitoring · 8.9/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresDatadog Network Performance Monitoring · 2 of 2
Datadog Network Performance Monitoring scores higher on our rubric for network topology mapping software: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
On deployment, Datadog Network Performance Monitoring gives you Hybrid where Auvik Network Management offers Cloud.
Datadog Network Performance Monitoring is the better fit for teams pairing topology with cloud network monitoring. Auvik Network Management is the better fit for IT teams and MSPs needing live network visibility.
- Datadog Network Performance Monitoring fits best
Teams pairing topology with cloud network monitoring
- Auvik Network Management fits best
IT teams and MSPs needing live network visibility
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Side by side
| Feature | Datadog Network Performance Monitoring 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Auvik Network Management 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Network Topology Mapping Software | #8 in Network Topology Mapping Software |
| Best for | Teams pairing topology with cloud network monitoring | IT teams and MSPs needing live network visibility |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5/device/mo | Pricing on request · 14-day trial |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs, Community |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS | SOC 2, 2FA |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Datadog Network Performance Monitoring 2/2 · Auvik Network Management 0/2 | ||
| Automated discovery | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Dependency mapping | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Topology views | Mixed | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Cloud |
| Device limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Network data sources | Datadog Agent, SNMP metrics, SNMP traps, APIs, NetFlow, syslogs, eBPF | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Datadog Network Performance Monitoring brings network topology views, device discovery, path visualization, and performance monitoring into Datadog’s broader monitoring environment. It is aimed at engineering, IT operations, and enterprise… Read the review → |
Auvik Network Management is a cloud-based service for corporate IT teams and managed service providers that need to discover, map, monitor, and manage network infrastructure. It automatically builds and updates topology maps across Layer… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Datadog Network Performance Monitoring — where it wins
- Maps device topology and hop-by-hop network paths
- Combines NetFlow, SNMP, syslog, and device monitoring
- Correlates traffic across applications, infrastructure, and devices
Where it doesn't
- The $5 annual price requires Infrastructure Pro or Enterprise coverage
- No free plan; the product is paid after a 14-day trial
- Its broad monitoring focus may not suit topology-only teams
Auvik Network Management — where it wins
- Automatically discovers devices and updates Layer 1–3 topology maps
- Combines performance monitoring with traffic-flow and bandwidth insights
- Tracks configuration backups and history, with alert-routing integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a tailored quote rather than published plan prices
- No free plan; evaluation is limited to a 14-day trial
- Cloud deployment and a collector may not suit teams seeking another model
- Datadog Network Performance Monitoring8.9/10 · 14-day trial
Pairs topology and path views with traffic monitoring and application correlation.
Visit DatadogFull verdict → - Auvik Network Management8.2/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Live Layer 1–3 maps combine discovery, traffic insights, monitoring, and configuration history.
Visit AuvikFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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