SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper vs Domotz

SNSolarWinds Network Topology Mapper9.2Visit Domotz8.5Visit

Higher score SN SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper #1 in Network Topology Mapping Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit SolarWinds

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Domotz #5 in Network Topology Mapping Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Domotz

• SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper fits best

  Established teams needing dedicated topology mapping

• Domotz fits best

  Smaller teams and MSPs managing monitored sites

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Side by side

Feature	SNSolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Domotz 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Network Topology Mapping Software	#5 in Network Topology Mapping Software
Best for	Established teams needing dedicated topology mapping	Smaller teams and MSPs managing monitored sites
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$15/device/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Support	Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7	Email, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	2 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper 2/2 · Domotz 0/2
Automated discovery	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Dependency mapping	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Topology views	Mixed	Not checked yet
Deployment	On-premises	Hybrid
Device limit	Not checked yet	10 devices
Network data sources	SNMP, WMI, LLDP, Cisco Discovery Protocol, VMware Management, ICMP ping, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automates device discovery and scheduled topology-change detection Maps Layer 2 and Layer 3 views with dependency relationships Exports diagrams to Visio, PDF, PNG, and Orion Network Atlas	Automatically discovers and classifies devices for topology maps. Combines status, SNMP, traffic, and TCP service monitoring. Adds configuration backup, remote power management, and service integrations.
Cons	Requires a self-hosted installation on a dedicated server Paid license starts at $1,977 Focused on topology documentation rather than broader network management	Managed-device pricing is sold in bundles of 10. The free plan provides only one managed device. Collectors must be deployed at monitored sites.
Our verdict	SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is a self-hosted application for IT teams documenting LAN and WAN environments. It discovers network devices and connections, then creates logical and multilevel topology diagrams. Established teams that… Read the review →	For managed service providers, internal IT teams, and integrators, Domotz brings device discovery, network status monitoring, alerts, and visual topology maps into a network monitoring and management platform. Automatic discovery and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper — where it wins

  • Automates device discovery and scheduled topology-change detection
  • Maps Layer 2 and Layer 3 views with dependency relationships
  • Exports diagrams to Visio, PDF, PNG, and Orion Network Atlas

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a self-hosted installation on a dedicated server
  • Paid license starts at $1,977
  • Focused on topology documentation rather than broader network management

• Domotz — where it wins

  • Automatically discovers and classifies devices for topology maps.
  • Combines status, SNMP, traffic, and TCP service monitoring.
  • Adds configuration backup, remote power management, and service integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Managed-device pricing is sold in bundles of 10.
  • The free plan provides only one managed device.
  • Collectors must be deployed at monitored sites.

• SNSolarWinds Network Topology Mapper9.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A dedicated mapper for teams that need automated discovery, change detection, and exportable diagrams.

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• Domotz8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Topology maps and device monitoring with a free tier and $15 monthly bundles for 10 devices.

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