Head-to-head · Network Discovery Software
ManageEngine OpUtils vs Lansweeper
ManageEngine OpUtils leads on 0 checks, Lansweeper 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 scoreManageEngine OpUtils · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
ManageEngine OpUtils scores higher on our rubric for network discovery software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
ManageEngine OpUtils is the better fit for affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery. Lansweeper is the better fit for IT asset inventory with licensing and lifecycle depth.
- ManageEngine OpUtils fits best
Affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery
- Lansweeper fits best
IT asset inventory with licensing and lifecycle depth
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine OpUtils 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Lansweeper 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Network Discovery Software | #4 in Network Discovery Software |
| Best for | Affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery | IT asset inventory with licensing and lifecycle depth |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $138/yr | $199/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Features ManageEngine OpUtils 0/4 · Lansweeper 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 |
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| 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 → |
Lansweeper is a technology asset intelligence platform for IT and security teams that need a centralized view of IT, OT, cloud, and connected assets. It combines discovery with hardware, software, user, ownership, lifecycle, vulnerability,… 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
Lansweeper — where it wins
- Discovers IT, OT, cloud, and connected assets
- Tracks software licenses, contracts, entitlements, and compliance
- Connects with ServiceNow, Jira, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
Where it doesn't
- Free access continues only up to 100 assets
- Starter includes just one installation
- Employee self-service is not part of the stated feature set
- ManageEngine OpUtils9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A focused, affordable choice for IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict → - Lansweeper9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad discovery platform with unusually deep licensing and lifecycle coverage.
Visit LansweeperFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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