Head-to-head · Configuration Management Database
Device42 vs Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping
Device42 leads on 0 checks, Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDevice42 · 6.9/10
Device42 scores higher on our rubric for configuration management database: 6.9 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.
Device42 is the better fit for teams needing detailed infrastructure and asset discovery. Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping is the better fit for enterprises needing service-map impact analysis.
- Device42 fits best
Teams needing detailed infrastructure and asset discovery
- Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping fits best
Enterprises needing service-map impact analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | Device42 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Configuration Management Database | #9 in Configuration Management Database |
| Best for | Teams needing detailed infrastructure and asset discovery | Enterprises needing service-map impact analysis |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 40+ integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Device42 0/5 · Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping 0/5 | ||
| Discovery | Not published | Not published |
| Relationship mapping | Not published | Not published |
| Service mapping | Not published | Not published |
| Change management | Not published | Not published |
| API access | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not published | Not published |
| Asset limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Device42 is an infrastructure discovery and asset management platform for organizations overseeing physical, virtual, and cloud environments. It is suited to teams that need a detailed inventory alongside records of how assets relate,… Read the review → |
Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping combines hybrid IT discovery, a discovery-populated CMDB, and interactive service dependency maps. It is aimed at IT teams that need to understand relationships across on-premises infrastructure,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Device42 — where it wins
- Discovers physical, virtual, and cloud hardware and software
- Tracks asset dependencies, software licenses, and contract expirations
- Supports QR/barcode inventory and mobile access
Where it doesn't
- Annual subscription pricing is based on device count
- Requires a customer-hosted virtual appliance
- No free plan
Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping — where it wins
- Maps dependencies across applications, infrastructure, and communications
- Overlays incident, change, and vulnerability context on service maps
- Offers bi-directional ITSM integrations and attribute-level source traceability
Where it doesn't
- SMB starts at $10,000 per year, priced by licensed asset coverage
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- Advanced service mapping may exceed the needs of teams seeking a basic CMDB
- Device426.9/10 · Pricing on request
Device42 maps infrastructure and tracks assets, licenses, contracts, and dependencies.
Visit Device42Full verdict → - Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mapping6.4/10 · From $10,000/yr
A hybrid discovery-populated CMDB with service maps and change-impact analysis.
Visit VirimaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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