Head-to-head · Network Discovery Software
ManageEngine OpUtils vs ServiceNow Discovery
ManageEngine OpUtils leads on 1 check, ServiceNow Discovery on 0, and 0 are 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 planonly ManageEngine OpUtils
- Free trialonly ManageEngine OpUtils
ManageEngine OpUtils scores higher on our rubric for network discovery software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
ManageEngine OpUtils offers free plan; ServiceNow Discovery doesn't.
ManageEngine OpUtils is the better fit for affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery. ServiceNow Discovery is the better fit for enterprise discovery tied to a CMDB.
- ManageEngine OpUtils fits best
Affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery
- ServiceNow Discovery fits best
Enterprise discovery tied to a CMDB
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine OpUtils 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | ServiceNow Discovery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Network Discovery Software | #2 in Network Discovery Software |
| Best for | Affordable IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery | Enterprise discovery tied to a CMDB |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $138/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs, Community |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ManageEngine OpUtils 0/4 · ServiceNow Discovery 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 → |
ServiceNow Discovery is an agentless capability for identifying infrastructure, applications, networks, hardware, software, cloud resources, and containers across hybrid IT environments. It is designed for organizations that need discovery… 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
ServiceNow Discovery — where it wins
- Agentless discovery covers infrastructure, applications, networks, hardware, and software
- Discovers AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM, and OCI cloud resources
- Matches and updates configuration items in the ServiceNow CMDB
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting ServiceNow sales
- No free plan is available
- Private-network discovery requires MID Server deployment
- ManageEngine OpUtils9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A focused, affordable choice for IP, subnet, and switch-port discovery.
Visit ManageEngineFull verdict → - ServiceNow Discovery9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad, agentless discovery capability for organizations centered on ServiceNow CMDB.
Visit ServiceNowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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