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Head-to-head · CMDB Software

Ivanti Neurons CMDB vs Hornbill CMDB

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ivanti Neurons CMDB #6 in CMDB Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Ivanti
Hornbill CMDB #8 in CMDB Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Hornbill

Ivanti Neurons CMDB leads on 0 checks, Hornbill CMDB on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIvanti Neurons CMDB · 8.6/10

Ivanti Neurons CMDB scores higher on our rubric for cmdb software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

On deployment options, Ivanti Neurons CMDB gives you Hybrid where Hornbill CMDB offers Cloud.

Ivanti Neurons CMDB is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing governed CI data. Hornbill CMDB is the better fit for cloud CMDB teams focused on relationship accuracy.

  • Ivanti Neurons CMDB fits best

    Hybrid enterprises needing governed CI data

  • Hornbill CMDB fits best

    Cloud CMDB teams focused on relationship accuracy

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Side by side

Feature Ivanti Neurons CMDB 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Hornbill CMDB 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #6 in CMDB Software #8 in CMDB Software
Best for Hybrid enterprises needing governed CI data Cloud CMDB teams focused on relationship accuracy
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ivanti Neurons CMDB 4/4 · Hornbill CMDB 4/4
Service mapping ✓ ✓
Dependency mapping ✓ ✓
Discovery imports ✓ ✓
Ownership tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Configuration item limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options Hybrid Cloud
Relationship types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automated discovery, reconciliation, and normalization of configuration items
  • Maps application dependencies, business services, and infrastructure relationships
  • Supports ownership governance, drift tracking, ITSM workflows, and open APIs
  • Graphical exploration of configuration items and service relationships
  • Bidirectional dependency and impact mapping for change visibility
  • Scheduled refreshes and automatic reconciliation across data sources
Cons
  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published as self-serve plans
  • Hybrid deployment combines SaaS access with customer-hosted discovery components
  • Its broad governance scope may exceed lightweight inventory needs
  • Pricing is personalized through contact with sales
  • No CMDB-specific free plan is described
  • Listed platform support is limited to web
Our verdict

Ivanti Neurons CMDB is a configuration management database within the Ivanti Neurons Platform. It is designed for IT and security teams that need configuration data for incident management, change management, automation, governance, and…

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Hornbill CMDB is a service-oriented configuration management database for IT teams managing physical assets, cloud assets, software, services, users, requests, and related records. Its shared data model connects these records so teams can…

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  1. Ivanti Neurons CMDBCMDB Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. Hornbill CMDBCMDB Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ivanti Neurons CMDB — where it wins

    • Automated discovery, reconciliation, and normalization of configuration items
    • Maps application dependencies, business services, and infrastructure relationships
    • Supports ownership governance, drift tracking, ITSM workflows, and open APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published as self-serve plans
    • Hybrid deployment combines SaaS access with customer-hosted discovery components
    • Its broad governance scope may exceed lightweight inventory needs

  • Hornbill CMDB — where it wins

    • Graphical exploration of configuration items and service relationships
    • Bidirectional dependency and impact mapping for change visibility
    • Scheduled refreshes and automatic reconciliation across data sources

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is personalized through contact with sales
    • No CMDB-specific free plan is described
    • Listed platform support is limited to web
  • Ivanti Neurons CMDB8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A governed CMDB for hybrid enterprises that need mapped, reconciled CI data.

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  • Hornbill CMDB8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature cloud CMDB for teams that need accurate service and relationship mapping.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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