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Head-to-head · Network Topology Mapping Software

Scanopy vs ExtremeCloud IQ

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Scanopy #4 in Network Topology Mapping Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Scanopy
ExtremeCloud IQ #5 in Network Topology Mapping Software 7.2/10 Pricing on request · 90-day trial ✓ 0 of 2 features Try ExtremeCloud IQ

Scanopy leads on 3 checks, ExtremeCloud IQ on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScanopy · 7.3/10
  • Free planonly Scanopy
  • Most featuresScanopy · 2 of 2

Scanopy scores higher on our rubric for network topology mapping software: 7.3 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Scanopy offers free plan; ExtremeCloud IQ doesn't. Scanopy offers automated discovery; ExtremeCloud IQ doesn't publish it. Scanopy offers dependency mapping; ExtremeCloud IQ doesn't publish it.

Scanopy is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting open-source mapping. ExtremeCloud IQ is the better fit for teams managing network devices and policies.

  • Scanopy fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting open-source mapping

  • ExtremeCloud IQ fits best

    Teams managing network devices and policies

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Side by side

Feature Scanopy 7.3/10 Visit ↗ ExtremeCloud IQ 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 7.2
Ranking #4 in Network Topology Mapping Software #5 in Network Topology Mapping Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams wanting open-source mapping Teams managing network devices and policies
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $11.99/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 90 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Scanopy 2/2 · ExtremeCloud IQ 0/2
Automated discovery ✓ (best) Not published
Dependency mapping ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Topology views Mixed Not published
Deployment Hybrid Not published
Device limit Not published Not published
Network data sources SNMP, LLDP, CDP, ARP tables, MAC forwarding tables, Docker, Podman Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Maps physical, logical, workload, and application dependencies
  • Scans distributed networks and supports SNMP, Docker, and Podman discovery
  • Community Edition is self-hosted and free; paid plans add exports and API access
  • Maps topology and discovers network devices alongside monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Automates device provisioning and supports configuration deployment, backup, and restore.
  • Offers REST API access and AI/ML-driven insights and remediation tools.
Cons
  • Advanced exports, API access, and integrations such as Confluence require paid tiers
  • Business and Enterprise features may exceed small-team needs
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment choice may require operational planning
  • Topology mapping is one part of a broader network management product.
  • Buyers must contact sales or an official partner for licensing details.
  • The documented 90-day offer is a trial, not a perpetual free plan.
Our verdict

Scanopy discovers hosts, services, interfaces, and topology across configured networks, then presents physical, logical, workload, and application-dependency views. It is aimed at homelabbers, network engineers, IT operations and DevOps…

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ExtremeCloud IQ brings topology visualization and device discovery into a broader network management platform for organizations managing wired, wireless, SD-WAN, and IoT infrastructure. It is aimed at teams that need to onboard and monitor…

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  1. ScanopyNetwork Topology Mapping Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. ExtremeCloud IQNetwork Topology Mapping Software 7.2Pricing on request · 90-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Scanopy — where it wins

    • Maps physical, logical, workload, and application dependencies
    • Scans distributed networks and supports SNMP, Docker, and Podman discovery
    • Community Edition is self-hosted and free; paid plans add exports and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced exports, API access, and integrations such as Confluence require paid tiers
    • Business and Enterprise features may exceed small-team needs
    • Cloud or self-hosted deployment choice may require operational planning

  • ExtremeCloud IQ — where it wins

    • Maps topology and discovers network devices alongside monitoring and troubleshooting.
    • Automates device provisioning and supports configuration deployment, backup, and restore.
    • Offers REST API access and AI/ML-driven insights and remediation tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Topology mapping is one part of a broader network management product.
    • Buyers must contact sales or an official partner for licensing details.
    • The documented 90-day offer is a trial, not a perpetual free plan.
  • Scanopy7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    Open-source network mapping with distributed discovery and multiple topology views.

    Visit ScanopyFull verdict →
  • ExtremeCloud IQ7.2/10 · Pricing on request · 90-day trial

    Topology discovery and device management in a broader network operations platform.

    Try ExtremeCloud IQFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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