ManageEngine OpUtils vs Auvik Network Management

MOManageEngine OpUtils9.3Visit Auvik Network Management8.9Visit

Higher score MO ManageEngine OpUtils #1 in Network Discovery Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ManageEngine

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Auvik Network Management #5 in Network Discovery Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Auvik

• ManageEngine OpUtils fits best

  Affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery

• Auvik Network Management fits best

  Network topology plus ongoing performance monitoring

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Side by side

Feature	MOManageEngine OpUtils 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Auvik Network Management 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Network Discovery Software	#5 in Network Discovery Software
Best for	Affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery	Network topology plus ongoing performance monitoring
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$138/yr	Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs, Community
Integrations	9 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine OpUtils 0/4 · Auvik Network Management 0/4
Topology mapping	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset inventory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scheduled discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SNMP discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Discovery method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Network scope	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Discovered asset limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan covers basic IP and network scanning Professional adds IPAM, switch-port mapping, and rogue-device detection Supports DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, and scheduled reporting	Automatic Layer 1–3 topology mapping and network inventory Traffic analysis, health monitoring, alerts, logs, and configuration history Strong PSA, ITSM, collaboration, and paging integrations
Cons	On-premises deployment requires local infrastructure Discovery is narrower for assets and dependencies Free edition has limited management scope	No free plan is offered Paid access uses custom quotes rather than published plan prices Network data collection requires a locally deployed collector
Our verdict	ManageEngine OpUtils is an on-premises network management toolset for IT and network teams that need visibility into IP addresses, subnets, switch ports, and connected devices. It combines IPv4 and IPv6 IP address management, automated… Read the review →	Auvik Network Management is a cloud-based platform for IT teams and managed service providers that need network discovery alongside continuous monitoring. It automatically discovers devices, maintains inventory, maps Layer 1, Layer 2, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine OpUtils — where it wins

  • Free plan covers basic IP and network scanning
  • Professional adds IPAM, switch-port mapping, and rogue-device detection
  • Supports DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, and scheduled reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • On-premises deployment requires local infrastructure
  • Discovery is narrower for assets and dependencies
  • Free edition has limited management scope

• Auvik Network Management — where it wins

  • Automatic Layer 1–3 topology mapping and network inventory
  • Traffic analysis, health monitoring, alerts, logs, and configuration history
  • Strong PSA, ITSM, collaboration, and paging integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered
  • Paid access uses custom quotes rather than published plan prices
  • Network data collection requires a locally deployed collector

• MOManageEngine OpUtils9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A focused, affordable choice for IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery.

  Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →
• Auvik Network Management8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  Auvik combines automated topology discovery with monitoring, traffic analysis, and troubleshooting guidance.

  Visit AuvikFull verdict →