Head-to-head · Data Center Management
Hyperview vs Device42
Hyperview leads on 0 checks, Device42 on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHyperview · 8.5/10
- Free trialonly Hyperview
- Most featuresHyperview · 1 of 5
Hyperview scores higher on our rubric for data center management: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Hyperview is the better fit for teams managing data center assets in the cloud. Device42 is the better fit for teams focused on infrastructure discovery and asset tracking.
- Hyperview fits best
Teams managing data center assets in the cloud
- Device42 fits best
Teams focused on infrastructure discovery and asset tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Hyperview 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Device42 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Data Center Management | #7 in Data Center Management |
| Best for | Teams managing data center assets in the cloud | Teams focused on infrastructure discovery and asset tracking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $3/unit/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 40+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hyperview 1/5 · Device42 0/5 | ||
| Asset tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Capacity planning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Environmental monitoring | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Power monitoring | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Rack visualization | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hyperview is a cloud-based data center infrastructure management platform for data center managers, colocation providers, systems administrators, network engineers, and CIOs. It combines asset discovery and lifecycle management with rack… Read the review → |
Device42 is an IT infrastructure discovery and asset management platform for organizations managing physical, virtual, and cloud environments. It is suited to teams that need an inventory of hardware and software alongside visibility into… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hyperview — where it wins
- Visualizes racks, rooms, and floor plans alongside circuit-level power.
- Tracks energy use, PUE, temperature, humidity, and thermal heat maps.
- Integrates with ServiceNow CMDB and VMware vSphere APIs.
Where it doesn't
- The listed $3 annual rate requires a minimum of 500 assets.
- Deployment is cloud-based, which may not suit teams seeking another model.
- There is no free plan after the 30-day trial.
Device42 — where it wins
- Discovers infrastructure with agentless and agent-based methods.
- Maps asset relationships and tracks software licenses and contracts.
- Offers QR/barcode labels, mobile inventory access, and REST APIs.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is an annual subscription based on device count, with no published amounts.
- Deployment requires a customer-hosted virtual appliance.
- Its listed capabilities emphasize IT asset management over data-center operations.
- Hyperview8.5/10 · 30-day trial
Cloud DCIM with asset discovery, capacity planning, and annual per-asset pricing.
Visit HyperviewFull verdict → - Device428.4/10 · Pricing on request
Device42 connects infrastructure discovery with asset, dependency, license, and contract tracking.
Visit Device42Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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